Offering his obeisance to the all-knowing sage Parāśara and with folded hands, Maitreya said, 'O Venerable, Astrology, the supreme limb of the Vedas, has three divisions, viz. Horā, Gaṇita and Saṁhitā. Among the said three divisions, Horā or the genethliac part of astrology is still more excellent. I desire to know of its glorious aspects from you. Be pleased to tell me, how is this Universe created? How does it end? What is the relationship of the animals born on this earth with the heavenly bodies? Please speak elaborately.'

यह संसार कैसे उत्पन्न हुआ व कैसे इसका लय होता है? आकाशस्थ (खस्थ) ग्रहों एवं भूस्थ (पृथ्वीस्थ) जीवों का परस्पर सम्बन्ध विस्तार से बताइये ।