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Narada Purana (Jyotisha Selections) · by Vyasa
Chapter 6 · Calendar, Muhurta Elements
कालमानं मुहूर्ताङ्गानि च
नैर्ऋत्युदकविश्वेजगोविंदवसुतोयपाः ।अजैकपादहिर्बुध्न्या पूषा चेति प्रकीर्तिताः ॥ १७० ॥
In the full Narada Purana (Purva Bhaga) this is chapter 56, verse 170.
Nairriti, Udaka, the Vishvedevas, Govinda, Vasu, Toyapa, Ajaikapad, Ahirbudhnya and Pusha are named.
Simple meaning: 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.
मित्रेन्दुत्वाष्ट्रहस्तेन्द्रादितिभांत्याश्विवायुभम् ।
Nine stars face sideways. The next verse names the work to do in them.