Bhava Kutuhala · by Jivanatha Daivajna
Chapter 12 · Results of Planet States
ग्रहाणामवस्थाविचाराध्यायः
भोजने चन्द्रजे जन्मकाले यदाजन्मिनामर्थहानिः सदा वादतः ।राजभीत्या कृशत्वं चलत्वं मतेरङ्गसङ्गो न जाया न मायाः सुखम् ॥ ८ ॥
When Mercury is in the bhojana (eating) state at birth, the person may often lose wealth through quarrels. Fear of the king may make him thin. His mind may be unsteady. He may love shows and the stage. He may find little happiness in wife or wealth. (Our text is unclear here: the word 'mayah'.)
Simple meaning: Mercury in the eating state may bring loss through quarrels, fear of the king and an unsteady mind.
नृत्यलिप्सागते चन्द्रजे मानवो
Mercury in the wish-to-dance state gives honour, vehicles and learning. In a bad planet's sign, a pull toward courtesans.
कौतुके चंद्रजे जन्मकाले नृणा
Mercury in the amusement state gives skill in song. In the 9th house it brings merit.
निद्राश्रिते चंद्रसुते न निद्रा
Mercury in the sleeping state may bring poor sleep, illness, family quarrels and loss of wealth and honour.