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Narada Purana (Jyotisha Selections) · by Vyasa
Chapter 5 · Portents, Comets
ग्रहचारः केतवश्च
कृत्तिकासु भवो धूमकेतुर्नूनं प्रजाक्षयः ।प्रासादवृक्षशैलेषु जातो राज्ञां विनाशकृत् ॥ १०७ ॥
In the full Narada Purana (Purva Bhaga) this is chapter 56, verse 107.
A comet born in Krittika points to a risk of loss of people. One born on palaces, trees and hills may bring harm to kings.
Simple meaning: A comet in Krittika can mean loss of people. One on palaces or trees can harm kings.
कुजात्मजाः कुंकुमाख्या रक्ताः शूलास्त्वनिष्टदाः ।
Red spear-shaped comets of Mars are bad. Fire-coloured comets of Agni bring comfort.
अरुणाः श्यामलाकारा अर्कपुत्राश्च पापदाः ।
Dusky comets of the Sun are bad. Star-like comets of Venus are good.
सुभिक्षकृत्कौमुदाख्यः केतुः कुमुदसन्निभः ।
The lily-white Kaumuda comet brings plenty. The Avarta comet at twilight is not good.