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Daivajna Vallabha · Attributed to Varahamihira
Chapter 15 · Thoughts on the Rising Sign: War and Travel
लग्नचिन्ताध्यायः
प्रश्नगतद्रेष्काणे राजा नेता द्वितीयेऽस्य ।परतो गणपुरोहितभिषजां परतोऽस्य भृत्यानाम् ॥ ११ ॥
The first dreshkana (one-third part of a sign) of the rising sign at the question stands for the king. The 2nd stands for his leader. The next stands for the troops, the priest and the doctor. The next stands for his servants.
Simple meaning: The first third of the rising sign shows the king. Then the leader, then troops, priest and doctor, then servants.
स्थानपराक्रमचिन्ता परतो व्यवहारनृपसैन्ये ।
The next thirds show place and courage, dealings and the army, then food, bed and seat.
यानासनशय्यावाहनानि दशमे परतोऽन्नपानानि ।
The 10th third shows carriages, seats, beds and vehicles. Then food and drink. The 13th, the prince.
ज्ञेयं बलं प्रयातुर्मन्त्रस्य निश्चयश्च तत्परतः ।
The 14th third shows the marcher's strength and plans. The four from the 15th show the enemies.