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Narada Purana (Jyotisha Selections) · by Vyasa
Chapter 6 · Calendar, Muhurta Elements
कालमानं मुहूर्ताङ्गानि च
चंद्रेशादितिजीवाहिपितरो भगसंज्ञकः ।अर्यमार्कत्वष्टृमरुच्छक्राग्निमित्रवासवः ॥ १६९ ॥
In the full Narada Purana (Purva Bhaga) this is chapter 56, verse 169.
The Moon, Isha, Aditi, Jupiter, Ahi, the Pitris and the one called Bhaga. Then Aryaman, Arka, Tvashtri, Marut, Shakra and Agni together, Mitra and Vasava.
Simple meaning: This continues the list of gods who rule the stars, in order.
नैर्ऋत्युदकविश्वेजगोविंदवसुतोयपाः ।
This finishes the list of gods who rule the stars.
पूर्वात्रयं मघाह्यग्निविशाखाय ममूलभम् ।
Nine stars face downward. The next verse names the work to do in them.
बिलप्रवेशगणितभूतसाधनलेखनम् ।
Downward stars suit digging, wells, writing, counting and craft work.