Stanza 179. Certain yogas formed by the planets at the time of a journey as explained in Madhaveeya and other works can be applied to all-rulers and the common people

Stanza 180. Though 'Yogas' affect all alike, it is more effective in the case of rulers. This is the view of Acharya Madhava.

Stanza 181. Kings should carefully examine the yogas when fixing auspicious times for journeys, while Brahmins, Vaisyas andSudras should examine the lunar day and asterism. Thieves should consider the omens. All others should carefully fix a Muhurtha when they undertake any journey.

NOTES

The author is clear in suggesting that the rulers should carefully consider the yogas i.e., the various special combinations given in the above stanzas. It implies that so far as others are concerned consideration of the lunar day (tithi) and constellation (nakshatra) is adequate. Of course thieves and robbers are askad to take note of "omens". The reference to thieves by the author appears to imply that in his days there might have been 'decent' thieves who believed in "robbing Paul and paying Peter." Our grandfather used to say that he was himself aware, in his younger days, of the existence of certain thieves, who were men of character and principles in all respects but believed in thieving so that what they stole could be distributed to the poor and the needy.

Stanza 182. The exact direction which the vehicles carrying the weapons of war etc., should take when the army begins its march to secure victory over the enemy should be carefully noted. This has been explained in Madhaveeya.

Stanza 183. A king when commencing the journeys ought to place his right foot firmly on the ground. After walking 32 feet of ground, he should get into his vehicle. He should mount on an elephant's back, use his chariot, ride on horse-back or make use of palanquins according as the direction is towards the east, south, west or north respectively.

Stanza 184. When he once starts he can halt only after travelling 1000 dhanus or 500 dhanus or in case of unavoidable necessity he can halt after going 100 dhanus.

Stanza 185. After his starting the journey, a king should not stop in a place for more than 10 days continuously. Ordinary people cannot stop for more than five days. If they exceed the time limit, they should again fix a new Muhurtha for starting.

Omens

Stanza 186. Sneezing at the commencement of any undertaking is not good. If a cow does this at the time, death will happen. If this is done by aged persons, young children and sick men, the evil effect need not be considered.

Stanza 187. Sneezing is considered good when taking medicine, when getting into a vehicle, when sitting, when lying down for rest, when taking food when commencing education, and when sowing seeds.

Stanza 188. When burning cinders, elephant, horse,bhadra deepa, dancing girls, kusa gross, fresh mud, rice, sugarcane, chamara, eatables and weapons happen to be omens at the time of a journey, they bring in good.

Stanza 189. Bheri, mridanga, mritu madhala, sanka, veena, the sound of vedic chants, appealing and agreeable music, a young woman with her baby, a cow with its calf, a washerman with his washed clothes, are also auspicious omens.

Stanza 190. One should not proceed on his journey if he happens to hear others quarrelling or crying.

Stanza 191. Suppose a question is asked, "What will be my fate in today's fighting; death, victory or injury?", the answer should be given thus:

Stanza 192. Persons born in the constellations which happen to be the 2nd, 27th or 11th to 19th from that held by the Sun (at the time of journey) will meet with death. Those born in the 3rd, 4th, 20th and 21st will get a sort of success. And those born in the remaining ones will secure complete victory.

NOTES

This arrangement is called the Surya Chakra. Suppose the Sun is in the asterism of Aslesha at the time of starting the journey, the 2nd, the 27th, the 11th, the 12th, the 13th, the 14th, the 15th, the 16th, the 17th, the 18th and the 19th happen to be Makha, Pushyami, Moola, Poorvashada, Uttarashada, Revati, Aswini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini and Mrigasira. If the person who contemplates to start the journey is born in any of these stars, the result is death.

The 3rd, 4th, 20th and 21st from the constellation occupied by the Sun are Pubba, Uttara, Aswini and Bharani. If the person concerned is born in any of these stars, the result is some sort of a success.

The remaining stars are the 5th, 6th, the 7th, the 8th, the 9th, the 10th, the 22nd, the 23rd the 24th, the 25th and the 28th are Hasta, Chitta, Swati, Visakha, Anuradha, Rohini, Mrigasira, Aridra and Punarvasu. If the person is born in any of these, he will secure complete success.

Stanza 193. Persons born in the asterisms which happen to be the 2nd and 27th from that held by the Sun will experience a sensation of fear. Victory will be secured, when the birth constellations happen to be the 3rd to 10th. Death will happen when the birth asterisms are occupied by the Sun and the 14th and 15th from it. Sickness will result when the birth star is the 26th, 2nd, 13th, 15th and 16th. This is called Surya Kalagni Chakra.

NOTES

Suppose the star held by the Sun is Rohini. The 2nd and 27th from this will be Mrigasira and Krittika respectively. Those born in these two stars will experience fear.

The 3rd to 10th stars from Rohini are Aridra, Poonarvasu, Pushyami, Aslesha, Makha, Pubba, Uttara, Hasta. Birth in these stars denote victory.

Asterism occupied by the Sun and the 14th and 15th from it are Hasta, Uttarabhadra and Revati. Those born in these will meet with death.

The 27th, 2nd, 13th, 15th and 16th from the star held by the Sun are Krittika Mrigasira, Visakha, Anuradha and Jyeshta. Birth in these indicate sickness.

Stanza 194. Those born in the asterism occupied by the Sun, the 2nd, the 9th, 10th, 11th, 18th, 19th and 20th from it will die; persons born in the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th from that occupied by the Sun will be defeated; persons born in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 21st to 26th, from that occupied by the Sun will score victory. This is Surya Soola Chakra.

Stanza 195. Suppose the question is asked: "From which side should I fight to get a victory or defeat ?" Then the answer should be given by carefully studying "Bhumi Virya" as given below.

Stanza 196. The 12 lunar months beginning from Chaitra have 24 pakshas or half-lunar months. Three pakshas are to be allotted to the eight directions beginning from the east. Thus in the two pakshas of Chaitra and one of Vaisakha, the east is strong. Thus is to be found out the bhumibala or the vitality of the earth. If the fighting started keeping the strong dik either to the back or to the right, victory can be scored.

NOTES

The twelve lunar months are Chaitra, Vaisakha, Jyeshta, Ashadha, Sravana, Bhadrapada, Asweeja, Kartika, Margasira, Pushya, Magha and Phalguna. The diks or directions are to be assigned thus:

East is strong — Chaitra 2 pakshas and in Vaisakha 1 paksha.

South-east is strong — Vaisakha 1 paksha and in Jyeshta 2 pakshas.

Thus, if fightings begin in Jyeshta Masa, the army should be so placed as to have S.E in its back or to its right to ensure victory.