Vira Simhavaloka · by Virasimha
Chapter 71 · Bhagandara: the stars
भगंदर — ज्योतिःशास्त्रम्
अथ भगंदररोगस्य ज्योतिश्शास्त्राभिप्रायेण हेतुमाह तत्प्रतीकारं च यथोक्तं जातके ।
Next, the cause of bhagandara (fistula) from the stars is described, and its remedy. As a jataka (birth chart reading) text says:
Classical view, not medical advice.
कुष्ठभगंदररोगैरभिभूतं ह्रस्वजीवितं निधनम् ।
[Saturn] in the 8th house gives birth to one who tends to be overcome by kushtha (skin disease) and fistula. He is short-lived and fails in all he…
अपरं च
And another: The one born is troubled by fistula and other illnesses, and is at odds with his relatives. This is when the Sun is in Cancer and…
अन्यच्च ।
Also: There may be kushtha (skin disease) and itching troubles, a wasting illness, and fistula. There may be danger from elephants and other mounts…