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Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 1 · Jvara: the stars
ज्वर — ज्योतिःशास्त्रम्
अथ क्रमप्राप्तस्य ज्वरस्य ज्योतिःशास्त्राभिप्रायेणोत्पत्तिप्रकारमाह
Next, in due order, the text tells how fever arises, by the view of jyotisha (astrology).
Classical view, not medical advice.
यथोक्तं जातके
As a jataka (birth chart reading) text says: The Sun may sit at its nicha (low point). Then its dasha (planet period) may bring loss of sight, fever…
जनयतीति शेषः । क्षीणेंदुदशायामप्येवं ।
The word "it brings" is left out and is to be supplied. The same holds in the dasha (planet period) of the waning Moon.
अन्यच्च सारावल्याम्
Also, from the Saravali: Meeting with friends and kin may come, and a quarrel over land. Body pain, fever and illness may come when Mercury is…