Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 12 · Results of Planet States
ग्रहाणामवस्थाविचाराध्यायः
शशाङ्कपुत्रे जनुरङ्गगेहे यदोपवेशे गुणराशिपूर्णः ।पापेक्षिते पापयुते दरिद्रो हितोच्चभे वित्तसुखी मनुष्यः ॥ २ ॥
When Mercury is in the upavesha (sitting) state in the 1st house, the person has many good qualities. If bad planets look at Mercury and join it, he may be poor. If Mercury is in a friend's sign or its high sign, he has wealth and comfort.
Simple meaning: Mercury sitting in the 1st house gives good qualities. Bad planets with it may bring poverty.
विद्याविवेकरहितो हिततोषहीनो
Mercury with hand over the eyes may bring little learning. In the 10th house it makes a person noble.
दाता दयालुः खलु पुण्यकर्त्ता विकाशने चन्द्रसुते मनुष्यः ।
Mercury in the shining state gives a kind, giving nature, deep learning and good sense.
गमनागमने भवतो गमने
Mercury in the going state brings much travel, visits to the king and a fine, wealthy house.