Maitreya said — O Venerable Sage ! You have described many kinds of effects relating to the planets and Bhavas (houses) after incorporating the views of many sages and Acharyas (learneds) but it is not possible to say with certainty if particular effect is quite correct after considering the contradictions in the effects by the movements of the various planets. As because of sinful deeds committed by people in Kaliyuga, their minds have become blunt, be kind enough to describe a method which would enable even the shallow minded persons to ascertain their happiness and sorrows and determine their longevity on the basis of the positions of the planets in transit.

इत्थमेवेति नो सर्वे ज्ञात्वा वक्तुमलं नराः । कलौ पापरतानां च मन्दा बुद्धिर्यतो नृणाम्‌ । । 2 । । कलियुग में पाप कर्मों की वृद्धि होने के कारण मनुष्य की बुद्धि उतनी तीक्ष्ण नहीं है ।