Chapter 1: Shastropanayadhyaya (Introduction to the Shastra)

Shloka 1

१. यद्भासा खलु नैशमन्धतमसं विध्वंसमेति क्षणा-
च्चन्द्रादीनी तथाम्बुगोलकमयान्यृक्षाणि दीव्यन्ति च ।
यो विश्वोद्भवसंस्थितिप्रलयकृत्तत्वं परं योगिनां
द्राग्वाचं प्रकटीकरोतु भगवांस्त्रैलोक्यदीपो रविः ।।

Yad-bhaasaa khalu naisham-andhatamasam vidhvamsam-eti kshanaat
Chandra-adeeni tatha-ambu-golaka-mayaany-rukshaani deevyanti cha.
Yo vishvo-dbhava-samsthiti-pralaya-krut-tatvam param yoginaam
Draag-vaacham prakateekarotu bhagavaans-trailokya-deepo ravihi.

Meaning By His brilliance, the blinding darkness of night is instantly destroyed, and the moon, stars, and water-filled planets are made to shine. He is the Creator, Sustainer, and Destroyer of the universe, and He is the Supreme Truth sought by Yogis. May that Divine Sun (Ravi), the lamp of the three worlds, quickly manifest the power of speech (knowledge) within me.

Shloka 2

२. प्रोक्तानि होरागणितानि पूर्वैर्वसिष्ठगर्गात्रिपराशराद्यैः ।
वराहलल्लप्रमुखैश्च तेषु फलक्रमो नैव कृतो हि यस्मात् ॥

Proktaani horaa-ganitaani purvair-vasishtha-garga-atri-parashara-adyaih.
Varaaha-lalla-pramukhaish-cha teshu phala-kramo naiva kruto hi yasmaat.

Meaning Ancient sages like Vasishta, Garga, Atri, and Parashara, as well as scholars like Varahamihira and Lalla, have expounded upon Hora (predictive astrology) and mathematics. However, in their works, a systematic sequence for determining results (predictions) was not established.

Shloka 3

३. सारावलीजातकशास्त्रतोऽपि होराप्रदीपादपि जन्मदीपात् ।
आदायसारं यवनादिशास्त्रात्फलक्रमार्थ खलु जन्मपत्र्याः ॥

Saaraavalee-jaataka-shaastrato-api horaa-pradeepaad-api janma-deepaat.
Aadaaya-saaram yavana-adi-shaastraat-phala-kramaartham khalu janma-patryaa.

Meaning Therefore, to establish the sequence of results for a birth chart, I have extracted the essence from the Saravali, the Hora Pradeepa, the Janma Deepa, and the scriptures of the Yavanas (Greek/Western astrologers) and others.

Shloka 4

४. निजतातपदारविन्दयुग्मं स्वमनोनीरजपञ्जरे निधाय ।
लिखनक्रमसंयुतं प्रवक्ष्ये नृहरिर्जातकसार दीपमस्मात् ।।

Nija-taata-pada-aravinda-yugmam sva-mano-neeraja-panjare nidhaaya.
Likhana-krama-samyutam pravakshye nrihari-jaataka-saara-deepam-asmaat.

Meaning Having securely placed the pair of lotus feet of my own father within the cage of my lotus-heart, I, Nrisimha (Nrhari), shall hereby declare this text, Jathaka Sara Deepa, complete with the methodology of writing predictions.

Shloka 5

५. ज्योतिःशास्त्रमनेकभेदबहुलं स्कन्धत्रयाधिष्ठितं
तत्राद्यो गणिताभिधः पृथुतरः स्कन्धोऽपरः संहिता ।
यः पृथ्वीचलना‌द्भुतादिकफलज्ञानैकहेतुस्तथा
तार्तीयः समयत्त्रयोद्भवफलज्ञानैक होराभिधः ॥

Jyotish-shaastram-aneka-bheda-bahulam skandha-traya-adhishthitam
Tatra-adyo ganita-abhidhaha prithutaraha skandho-aparaha samhitaa.
Yah prithvi-chalana-adbhuta-adika-phala-gyaanaika-hetus-tathaa
Taarteeyaha samaya-traya-udbhava-phala-gyaanaika horaa-abhidhaha.

Meaning The science of Astrology is vast with many divisions, primarily established on three branches (Skandhas). The first is extensive and called Ganita (Mathematics/Astronomy). The second is Samhita, which is the sole means for understanding phenomena like earthquakes and omens. The third is called Hora, which is for knowing the results arising from the three times (past, present, and future).

Shloka 6

६. या ब्रह्मणा विलिखिता नरभालपट्टे
प्राग्जन्मकर्मसदसत्फलपाकशस्तिः ।
होरा प्रकाशयति तामिह वर्णपंक्तिं
दीपो यथा निशि घटादिकमन्धकारे ॥

Yaa brahmanaa vilikhitaa nara-bhaala-patte
Praag-janma-karma-sad-asat-phala-paaka-shastih.
Horaa prakaashayati taam-iha varna-panktim
Deepo yathaa nishi ghata-adikam-andhakaare.

Meaning Just as a lamp illuminates pots and objects in the darkness of night, Hora Shastra illuminates the lines of letters written by Lord Brahma on a man's forehead, which declare the ripening results of good and bad actions (Karma) performed in previous births.

Shloka 7

७. स्वविधिमवगन्तुमापदब्धिं सुमतिरिह तर्तुमर्थलिप्सुः ।
गणकमभिनय्य हौरिकेयं निजमथविच्छिदे स पृच्छेत् ॥

Sva-vidhim-avagantum-aapad-abdhim sumatir-iha tartum-artha-lipsuh.
Ganakam-abhinayya haurikeyam nija-matha-vichchhide sa prichchet.

Meaning A wise person in this world who desires wealth, wishes to understand their own destiny, and wants to cross the ocean of calamities, should approach an astrologer (Ganaka) proficient in Hora and ask questions to remove their mental confusion.

Shloka 8

८. निजानि भाग्यान्यवगन्तुमुच्चैरापत्पयोराशिमपि प्रतर्तुं ।
द्रव्यं तथोऽपार्जयितुं जनानां होरां विना नान्य इहास्त्युपायः ॥

Nijaani bhaagyaany-avagantum-ucchair-aapat-payo-raashim-api pratartum.
Dravyam tatho-paarjayitum janaanaam horaam vinaa naanya iha-asti-upaayah.

Meaning To understand one's own high fortunes, to cross the vast ocean of dangers, and to earn wealth, there is no other method for people in this world except Hora Shastra.

Shloka 9

९. वर्णावली या लिखिता विधात्त्रा ललाटपट्टे भुवि मानवानाम्।
होरादृशा निर्मलया यथावत्तां दैवविन्न निर्णयतीह नान्यः ॥

Varna-avalee yaa likhitaa vidhaatraa lalaata-patte bhuvi maanavaanaam.
Horaa-drishaa nirmalayaa yathaavat-taam daivavin-na nirnayati-iha naanyah.

Meaning The Creator has written a sequence of letters on the foreheads of humans on earth. Only the knower of fate (the astrologer), using the clear vision of Hora, can decipher it exactly as it is; no one else here can determine it.

Shloka 10

१०. जनुषः समये धृतं न यंत्रं न मयाप्यत्र निवेशिता च नाडी ।
अपरैरुपदिष्टजन्मकालाज्जनिपत्रीह विलिख्यते मयैषा ॥

Janushah samaye dhritam na yantram na maya-apy-atra niveshitaa cha naadee.
Aparair-upadishta-janma-kaalaaj-janipatree-ha vilikhyate maya-ishaa.

Meaning At the time of birth, I did not hold a time-measuring instrument, nor did I personally fix the exact Nadi (precise unit of time). This birth chart is being written by me based on the birth time indicated by others.

Shloka 11

११. व्यक्ताङ्कः फलकालवित्सुकृतवान् पूर्वापरस्मारकः
पाटी कुट्टक बीजशास्त्र कुशलः सिद्धान्तवित्प्राञ्जलिः ।
भिन्नाभिन्नसवर्णनादि गुणने भूयो महानुद्यमी
सम्यग्जातकवित्स एव गणकः श्लाघ्यो विदां नापरः ॥

Vyakta-ankah phala-kaala-vit-sukritavaan purva-apara-smarakah
Paatee kuttaka beeja-shaastra kushalah siddhanta-vit-pranjalih.
Bhinna-abhinna-savarnana-adi gunane bhuuyo mahan-udyami
Samyag-jaataku-vits sa eva ganakah shlaaghyo vidaam na-aparah.

Meaning A praiseworthy astrologer is one who writes numbers clearly, knows the timing of predictions, is virtuous, remembers context (past and future), is skilled in arithmetic, algebra, and variable calculations, knows the astronomical treatises (Siddhantas), is humble, proficient in complex multiplication (fractions and integers), very industrious, and perfectly understands horoscopy. No other person is praiseworthy among the learned.

Shloka 12

१२. दशदिनकृतमंहो हन्ति सिद्धान्तवेत्ता
त्रिदिनजनितमंहस्तन्त्रवेत्ता निहन्ति ।
करणभगणवेत्ता चैकरात्रोत्थपापं
जनयति बहु पापं चैकनक्षत्रसूची ॥

Dasha-dina-kritam-amho hanti siddhanta-vetta
Tri-dina-janitam-amhas-tantra-vetta nihanti.
Karana-bhagana-vetta cha-eka-raatrottha-paapam
Janayati bahu paapam cha-eka-nakshatra-suuchi.

Meaning One who knows the Siddhanta (highest astronomy) destroys the sins committed over ten days. One who knows the Tantra (astronomical calculations) destroys the sins of three days. One who knows the Karana and planetary cycles destroys the sins of one night. However, an ignorant astrologer who merely points out the star (Nakshatra-suchi) generates much sin.

Shloka 13

१३. ज्योतिः शास्त्रं महापुण्यं ग्रहा यत्र च साक्षिणः ।
यस्तज्जानात्यसौ याति भित्वा सूर्यस्य मंडलम् ॥

Jyotish-shaastram mahaa-punyam grahaa yatra cha saakshinah.
Yas-taj-jaanaaty-asau yaati bhitvaa suryasya mandalam.

Meaning The scripture of Astrology is highly meritorious, for the planets themselves are witnesses in it. He who knows this science pierces the Solar Orb (attains liberation).

Shloka 14

तथा चोक्तं गर्गेणः
१४. कृत्स्नांगोपाङ्ग कुशलं होरागणितनैष्ठिकम् ।
योऽभिपूजयते राजा स वृद्धिमुपगच्छति ॥

Tatha cha-oktam gargenah:
Kritsna-anga-upaanga kushalam horaa-ganita-naishthikam.
Yo-abhipuujayate raajaa sa vriddhim-upagacchati.

Meaning As stated by Sage Garga: The King who honors an astrologer skilled in all the main and subsidiary branches of the science, and who is devoted to Hora (predictions) and Ganita (mathematics), attains growth and prosperity.

Shloka 15

१५. वनं समाश्रिता येऽपि निर्ममा निष्परिग्रहाः ।
अपि ते परिपृच्छन्ति ज्योतिषां गतिकोविदम् ॥

Vanam samaashrita ye-api nirmamaa nishparigrahaha.
Api te paripricchanti jyotishaam gati-kovidam.

Meaning Even those who have taken refuge in the forest, who are free from attachments and possessions (renunciates), seek out and question the one who is proficient in the movement of celestial bodies.

Shloka 16

१६. नासांवत्सरके देशे वस्तव्यं भूतिमिच्छता ।
चक्षुर्भूतो हि यत्रैष पापं तत्र न विद्यते ॥

Na-asaamvatsarake deshe vastavyam bhuutim-icchataa.
Chakshur-bhuuto hi yatra-esha paapam tatra na vidyate.

Meaning One who desires prosperity should not reside in a country that lacks a qualified astrologer (Samvatsara). For where the astrologer exists as the eye of wisdom, sin does not exist.

Shloka 17

१७. ग्रन्थतश्चार्थतश्चैव कृत्स्नं जानाति यो द्विजः ।
अग्रभुक् स भवेच्छ्राद्धे पूजितः प‌ङ्क्तिपावनः ॥

Granthatas-cha-arthatas-chaiva kritsnam jaanaati yo dwijaha.
Agra-bhuk sa bhavec-chraaddhe puujitah pankti-paavanah.

Meaning The twice-born scholar who knows this science completely—both by text and by meaning—purifies the assembly. He is worthy of worship and should be fed first at the Shraddha ceremony.

Shloka 18

१८. म्लेच्छा हि यवनास्तेषु सम्यक् शास्त्रमिदं स्थितम् ।
ऋषिवत्तेऽपि पूज्यन्ते किं पुनर्वैव विद् द्विजः ॥

Mlecchah hi yavanas-teshu samyak shaastram-idam sthitam.
Rishivat-te-api puujyante kim punar-daiva-vid dwijah.

Meaning The Yavanas (Greeks/foreigners) are indeed Mlecchas (outsiders to Vedic culture), yet this science is well-established among them. Even they are honored like Sages; how much more then should a twice-born astrologer be honored?

Shloka 19

१९. अप्रदीपा यथा रात्रिरनादित्यं यथा नभः ।
तथाऽसांवत्सरो राजा भ्रमत्यन्ध इवाध्वनि ॥

Apradeepa yathaa raatrir-anaadityam yathaa nabhah.
Tatha-asaamvatsaro raajaa bhramaty-andha iva-adhvani.

Meaning Just as the night is without a lamp, or the sky is without the sun, so does a King without an astrologer wander like a blind man on the road.

Shloka 20

२०. न तत्सहस्त्रं करिणां वाजिनां वा चतुर्गुणं ।
करोति देशकालज्ञो यदेको दैव चिन्तकः ॥

Na tat-sahasram karinaam vaajinaam vaa chaturgunam.
Karoti desha-kaala-gyo yad-eko daiva chintakah.

Meaning A thousand elephants or four times that number of horses cannot achieve what a single astrologer, who knows the right place and time (Desha-Kaala), can achieve.

Shloka 21

२१. तस्माद्राज्ञाधिगन्तव्यो विद्वान्सांवत्सरोऽग्रणीः ।
जयं परां श्रियं भोगान् श्रेयश्च समभीत्सता ॥

Tasmaad-raagyaa-adhigantavyo vidvaan-saamvatsaro-agraneeh.
Jayam paraam shriyam bhogaan shreyash-cha samabheetsataa.

Meaning Therefore, a King who desires victory, supreme wealth, enjoyments, and general welfare must find and secure a learned and foremost astrologer.

Shloka 22

२२. यस्तु सम्यग्विजानाति होरागणित संहिताः ।
अभ्यचर्यः स नरेन्द्रेण स्वीकर्तव्यो जयैषिणा ॥

Yastu samyag-vijaanaati horaa-ganita samhitaaha.
Abhyarchyah sa narendrena sveekartavyo jayaih-shinaa.

Meaning He who perfectly understands Hora (predictive astrology), Ganita (mathematics/astronomy), and Samhita (mundane astrology/omens) should be worshipped and accepted by a King seeking victory.

Shloka 23

श्रीमद् भागवते
२३. ज्योतिषामयनं साक्षाद्यत्तद्‌ज्ञानमतीन्द्रियं ।
प्रणीतं भवता येन पुमान्वेद परावरम् ॥

Srimad Bhaagavate:
Jyotishaam-ayanam saakshaad-yat-tad-gyaanam-ateendriyam.
Praneetam bhavataa yena pumaan-veda paraavaram.

Meaning (From Srimad Bhagavatam): The movement of the luminaries (astronomy/astrology) is indeed direct knowledge that transcends the ordinary senses. Because this science has been established by You (the Lord), a human being can understand the higher and lower truths (cause and effect/past and future).

Shloka 24

सूर्यारुणसंवादेऽपि
२४. कालोऽयं भगवान् विष्णुरनन्तः परमेश्वरः ।
तद्वत्ता पूज्यते सद्भिः पूज्यः कोऽन्यतमो मतः ॥

Surya-Aruna samvaade-api:
Kaalo-ayam bhagavaan vishnur-anantah parameshvarah.
Tadvattaa puujyate sadbhih puujyah ko-anyatamo matah.

Meaning (From the dialogue between Surya and Aruna): Time is verily Lord Vishnu, the Endless and Supreme Lord. The one who knows the nature of Time (the astrologer) is worshipped by the wise. Who else is considered more worthy of worship?

Shloka 25

२५. स च लग्नाश्रयः कालस्तस्माल्लग्नं च यद्भवेत् ।
प्रश्ने वा जन्मकाले वा तस्माद्ज्ञेयं शुभाशुभम् ॥

Sa cha lagna-aashrayah kaalas-tasmaal-lagnam cha yad-bhavet.
Prashne vaa janma-kaale vaa tasmaad-gyeyam shubha-ashubham.

Meaning That Time resides within the Ascendant (Lagna). Therefore, whatever the Lagna may be—whether at the time of a question (Prashna) or at the time of birth—it is from that Lagna that good and bad results should be known.

Shloka 26

२६. अप्रत्यक्षाणि शास्त्राणि विवादस्तेषु केवलम् ।
प्रत्यक्षं ज्यौतिषं शास्त्रं चन्द्राकौं यत्र साक्षिणौ ॥

Apratyakshaani shaastraani vivaadas-teshu kevalam.
Pratyaksham jyautisham shaastram chandra-arkau yatra saakshinau.

Meaning Other sciences are unmanifest (theoretical or invisible), and there is only debate regarding them. But the science of Astrology is manifest and perceptible (Pratyaksha), for the Sun and the Moon are the direct witnesses in it.

Shloka 27

मूल सूत्रैः
२७. यथा शिखा मयूराणां नागानां मणयो यथा ॥
तद्वद्वेदांगशास्त्राणां ज्योतिषं मूर्ध्यवस्थितम् ॥

Mula Sutraih:
Yathaa shikhaa mayuuraanaam naagaanaam manayo yathaa.
Tadvad-vedaanga-shaastraanaam jyotisham muurdhani-avasthitam.

Meaning (From the Root Sutras / Vedanga Jyotisha): Just as the crests are to peacocks and the gems are to cobras (placed on the head), so does Astrology stand at the very head of all the auxiliary branches of the Vedas (Vedangas).

Shloka 28

२८. ज्यौतिषे ग्रहणं सारं ग (गा) रुडे विषभक्षणं ।
शैवे घटवती दीक्षा कालिके ग्रहनिग्रहौ ॥

Jyautishe grahanam saaram gaarude visha-bhakshanam.
Shaive ghatavatee deekshaa kaalike graha-nigrahau.

Meaning The essence of Astrology is the calculation of eclipses; in Garuda (science of antidotes), it is the neutralizing of poison; in Shaiva tradition, it is the pot-initiation (Ghatavati Diksha); and in the worship of Kalika, it is the controlling of spirits/planets.

Shloka 29

गाग्यः
२९. अविदित्वैव यः शास्त्रं दैवज्ञत्वं प्रपद्यते ।
स पंक्तिदूषकः श्राद्धे ज्ञेयो नक्षत्र सूचकः ॥

Gargyah:
Aviditvaiva yah shaastram daivagya-tvam prapadyate.
Sa pankti-duushakah shraaddhe gyeyo nakshatra suuchakah.

Meaning (Sage Garga says): He who claims to be an astrologer without truly knowing the scripture is known as a "Star-Pointer" (a pretender). He is a polluter of the assembly and defiles the sacred row of diners at a Shraddha ceremony.

Shloka 30

३०. नक्षत्र सूचकोद्दिष्टमुपवासं करोति यः ।
स व्रजत्यन्धतामिस्रं सार्धमृक्षविडंबिना ॥

Nakshatra suuchako-ddishtam-upavaasam karoti yah.
Sa vrajaty-andha-taamisram saardham-riksha-vidambinaa.

Meaning He who observes a fast based on the instruction of such a "Star-Pointer" (pretender astrologer) goes to the hell known as Andhatamisra (blinding darkness), along with that mocker of stars.

Shloka 31

(From Bhaskariya Siddhanta)
३१. तस्माद् द्विजैरध्ययनीयमेतत्पुण्यं रहस्यं परमं च तत्वं ।
यो ज्यौतिषं वेत्ति नरस्स सम्यक् धर्मार्थकामान् लभते यशश्च ॥

Tasmaad dvijair-adhyaya-neeyam-etat-punyam rahasyam paramam cha tatvam.
Yo jyotisham vetti narassa samyak dharma-artha-kaamaan labhate yashash-cha.

Meaning Therefore, this science, which is holy, secret, and the supreme truth, must be studied by the twice-born (scholars). The person who knows Astrology correctly attains Righteousness (Dharma), Wealth (Artha), Fulfillment of Desires (Kama), and Fame (Yashas).

Shloka 32 (Lord Rama's Birth)

प्रथममाशीर्वाद श्लोकाः लेख्याः। अथाशीर्वाद व्याजेन श्रीरामकृष्ण जन्म समय द्वारा आशीर्वाद श्लोकौ ।

३२. श्रीरामश्चैत्रमासे शुक्ले दिनदलसमये पुष्यभे कार्किलग्ने
जीवेन्द्वोः कर्क राशौ मृगभगतकुजे ज्ञे वृषे मेषगेऽर्के ।
मन्दे जूकेऽङ्ग‌नायां तमासि शफरगे भार्गवेयो नवम्यां
पञ्चोच्चस्थेऽवतीर्णोऽवतु स तमियमुत्पत्तिपत्री च यस्य ॥

Prathamam-aasheervaada shlokaaha lekhyaaha. Atha-aasheervaada vyaajena Sree-Raama-Krishna janma samaya dvaaraa aasheervaada shlokau.

Sree-Raamas-chaitra-maase shukle dina-dala-samaye pushyabhe karki-lagne
Jeeva-indvoh karka raashau mriga-bhagata-kuje gye vrishe meshage-arke.
Mande juuke-anganaayaam tamasi shapharage bhaargaveyo navamyaam
Pancha-uccha-sthe-avateerno-avatu sa tam-iyam-utpatti-patree cha yasya.

Meaning First, the benedictory verses are written. Through the pretext of describing the birth times of Sri Rama and Sri Krishna, blessings are invoked.

May Lord Rama protect us. He incarnated on the 9th day (Navami) of the bright half of the Chaitra month, at midday, under the star Pushya, in Cancer Ascendant (Karka Lagna). Jupiter and the Moon were in Cancer; Mars in Capricorn; Mercury in Taurus; the Sun in Aries; Saturn in Libra; Rahu in Virgo; and Venus in Pisces. Five planets were in their exalted positions. This is His birth chart.

Context: Valmiki Ramayana

ततो यज्ञे समाप्ते तु ऋतुनां षट् समत्ययुः ।
ततश्च द्वादशे मासे चैत्रे नावमिके तिथौ ॥
नक्षत्रेऽदिति दैवत्ये स्वोच्चसंस्थेषु पञ्चसु ।
ग्रहेषु कर्कटे लग्ने वाक्पताविन्दुना सह ॥
प्रोद्यमानो जगन्नाथं सर्वलोकं नमस्कृत् ।
कौसल्या जनयद् रामं दिव्यलक्षण संयुतम् ॥
पुष्ये जातस्तु भरतो मीन लग्ने प्रसन्नधीः ।
सार्पे जातो तु सौमित्री कुलीरेभ्युदिते रवौ ॥

Tato yagne samaapte tu ritunaam shat samatyayuh.
Tatas-cha dvaadashe maase chaitre naavamike tithau.
Nakshatre-aditi daivatye svo-uccha-samstheshu panchasu.
Graheshu karkate lagne vaak-patau-indunaa saha.
Prodyamaano jagannaatham sarva-lokam namaskrit.
Kausalyaa janayad raamam divya-lakshana samyutam.
Pushye jaatastu bharato meena lagne prasanna-dheeh.
Saarpe jaatau tu saumitree kuleere-abhyudite ravau.

Meaning Then, after the sacrifice was completed and six seasons (one year) had passed, in the twelfth month, on the ninth day of Chaitra, under the star presided over by Aditi (Punarvasu), when five planets were in their exalted positions, and Jupiter was with the Moon in the Cancer Ascendant, Queen Kausalya gave birth to Rama, the Lord of the Universe, adored by all worlds, and possessing divine marks.

Bharata was born under the Pushya star in Pisces Ascendant (Meena Lagna). The twins (Lakshmana and Shatrughna) were born under the serpent star (Ashlesha) in Cancer Ascendant just after sunrise.

Shloka 33 (Lord Krishna's Birth)

३३. श्री कृष्णो रोहिणी भे वृषतनुशशिनोः श्रावणस्यासितेऽभू-
दष्टम्यां मध्यरात्रे हरिगरविविदोः कर्किणीज्ये मृगारे ।
जूकस्थे भार्गवेयो जनुगरवितनये चांद्रि वारेऽङ्गनास्थे
राहौ सज्जन्म पत्री तमवतु........ सततं दीर्घकालं सुरेशः ॥

Sree Krishno rohinee bhe vrisha-tanu-shashinoh shraavanasya-asite-abhuud
Ashtamyaam madhya-raatre hari-ga-ravi-vidoh karkini-ijye mriga-are.
Juukasthe bhaargaveyo januga-ravi-tanaye chaandri vaare-anganaasthe
Raahau saj-janma patree tam-avatu... satatam deergha-kaalam sureshah.

Meaning Lord Krishna was born under the Rohini star, with the Moon and Ascendant in Taurus (Vrisha), in the month of Shravana, on the 8th day of the dark half (Ashtami), at midnight. The Sun was in Leo (Hari), Jupiter in Cancer, Mars in Capricorn, Venus in Libra, Saturn in Scorpio, and Rahu in Virgo. May that Lord of Gods (Suresh), whose birth chart this is, protect us constantly for a long time.

Shloka 34

३४. प्राक्कर्म संचितफलप्रभवानुरूपो यत्नोऽपि सत्यमुत यद्वदिहान्थपुंसः ।
स्यादन्यहस्त गतिरंघ्रियुजोऽपि तस्माच्छास्त्रोक्तमाचरणमाचरतीह सुज्ञः ॥

Praak-karma sanchita-phala-prabhava-anuruupo yatno-api satyam-uta yadvad-iha-andha-pumsah.
Syaad-anya-hasta gatir-anghri-yujo-api tasmaach-chaastra-oktam-aacharanam-aacharati-iha sugyaha.

Meaning Just as a blind man needs a guiding hand, or a lame man relies on others to move, human effort is indeed shaped by the power of accumulated Karma from the past (Sanchita). Therefore, a wise person acts in accordance with the conduct prescribed by the scriptures.

Shloka 35

३५. दैवं हि बीजं अनिलाम्बुनिषेकवस्याद्यत्नो बली दृढ विधावदृढे ह्यवीर्यः ॥
कर्माखिलाप्तिभुजिमोघ इहान्यथा नो वारिप्रसिक्तपदवृक्षवदाहुरेके ॥

Daivam hi beejam anila-ambu-nisheka-vasyaad-yatno balee dridha vidhau-adridhe hy-aveeryaha.
Karma-akhila-aapti-bhuji-mogha iha-anyathaa no vaari-prasikta-pada-vrikshavad-aahur-eke.

Meaning Destiny (Daivam) is the seed, and human effort is the soil, water, and air. When destiny is strong, effort bears fruit; when weak, effort is powerless. Without the seed (destiny), the effort of cultivation is useless, just as watering a place with no tree yields nothing—so say the wise.

Shloka 36

३६. सूर्यारुणोभयजकर्मविपाकतंत्रेप्युक्तं च (वि) भाव्य बहुजन्मरुगादिभूषु ।
दानादिकं न विदधाति तथापि कार्यं चे‌द्वित्रिगुण्यमिति यत्नकृदेति सिद्धिम् ॥

Surya-aruna-ubhayaja-karma-vipaaka-tantre-apy-uktam cha (vi)bhaavya bahu-janma-ruga-adi-bhuushu.
Daana-adikam na vidadhaati tathaapi kaaryam ched-dvi-tri-gunyam-iti yatna-krid-eti siddhim.

Meaning As stated in the Karma Vipaka (dialogue between Surya and Aruna), even if one is suffering from diseases arising from many past births, one must still perform charity (Dana) and remedial measures. By increasing effort two or three-fold, one attains success.

Shloka 37

३७. कालः सृजति भूतानि कालस्संहरति प्रजाः ।
कालस्सुप्तेषु जागर्ति कालो हि दुरतिक्रमः ॥

Kaalah srijati bhuutaani kaalas-samharati prajaaha.
Kaalas-supteshu jaagarti kaalo hi dur-atikramaha.

Meaning Time creates all beings; Time destroys all creatures. Time stays awake while others are asleep. Indeed, Time is insurmountable.

Shloka 38

३८. कालेन बलिरिन्द्रोऽभूत्कालेन च निवर्तितः ।
काल एव पुनः कर्ता पुराणान्येवमूचिरे ॥

Kaalena balir-indro-abhuut-kaalena cha nivartitaha.
Kaala eva punah kartaa puraanaany-evam-uuchire.

Meaning By Time, Bali became the King of Gods (Indra), and by Time, he was removed. Time alone is the doer; thus the Puranas have declared.

Shloka 39

३९. कालात्मा कालरूपोऽयं कालस्त्रिजगदीश्वरः ।
तस्येच्छानुसरं कर्म छायाप्रकृतिवत्स्वगाः ॥

Kaala-aatmaa kaala-ruupo-ayam kaalas-trijagad-eeshvaraha.
Tasya-iccha-anusaram karma chhaayaa-prakritivat-svagaaha.

Meaning This Time is the Soul, Time is the Form, and Time is the Lord of the three worlds. All actions follow the will of Time, just as a shadow naturally follows the body.

Shloka 40

४०. कालायत्तमिदं सर्वं स कालो दृष्टिगोचरः ।
तत्कालकलनाच्छा शास्त्रं वक्ष्ये ज्यौतिषमुत्तमम् ॥

Kaala-aayattam-idam sarvam sa kaalo drishti-gocharaha.
Tat-kaala-kalanaa-cchaa shaastram vakshye jyotisham-uttamam.

Meaning Everything in this universe depends on Time, and that Time is observable (through the movement of celestial bodies). Therefore, to calculate and understand Time, I shall expound upon this excellent science of Astrology (Jyotisha).

Shloka 41

४१. ग्रहाणां फल कर्तृत्वमस्ति नो वेत्ति संशयः ।
केचिद्वदन्ति तेषां तु कर्मसूचकतामिति ॥

Grahaanaam phala kartritvam-asti no vetti samshayah.
Kechid-vadanti teshaam tu karma-suuchakataam-iti.

Meaning There is a doubt as to whether planets are the actual creators of results or not. However, some scholars assert that they merely indicate the (past) Karma (actions).

Shloka 42

४२. प्राक्कर्मसूचकस्वगाः कथमेषु (गेषु कथं नु) भक्तिः ।
प्राक्कर्म भोगशमनाय हि भोगमूचुः ॥

Praak-karma-suuchaka-svagaaha katham-eshu bhaktih.
Praak-karma bhoga-shamanaaya hi bhogam-uuchuh.

Meaning If the planets are merely indicators of past Karma, why should one have devotion towards them? It is said that propitiating or experiencing the planets is indeed for the purpose of mitigating the suffering caused by past Karma.

Shloka 43

तथा च शाङ्गधर
४३. देवता ग्रहरूपेण मनुष्याणां शुभाशुभम् ।
फलं प्रागर्जितं यच्च तद्ददाति स्वकीयकं ।।

Tatha cha Shaarngadhara:
Devataa graha-ruupena manushyaanaam shubha-ashubham.
Phalam praag-arjitam yaccha tad-dadaati svakeeyakam.

Meaning As stated by Sharngadhara:
The Deities, assuming the forms of planets, dispense the good and bad results that humans have earned (accumulated) in their previous lives.

Shloka 44

सूर्यरुणे
४४. यात्रासमये वृद्धौ ग्रहणे चैवाथ खेटवैषम्ये ।
गोभूहिरण्यवस्त्रैः संपूज्यः श्रद्धायात्र दैवज्ञः ॥

Surya-Arune:
Yaatraa-samaye vriddhau grahane chaiva-atha kheta-vaishamye.
Go-bhuu-hiranya-vastraih sampuujyah shraddhayaa-atra daivagyah.

Meaning From the dialogue of Surya and Aruna:
At the time of travel, during prosperity ceremonies, during eclipses, and when planets are adverse (misaligned), the Astrologer should be worshipped with faith using gifts of cows, land, gold, and clothes.

Shloka 45

तथा च वसिष्ठः
४५. वृद्धि कार्ये च यात्रायां नक्षत्र ग्रहपूजने ।
ग्रहणे च विशेषेण दैवज्ञं पूर्वमर्चयेत् ॥

Tatha cha Vasisthah:
Vriddhi kaarye cha yaatraayaam nakshatra graha-puujane.
Grahane cha visheshena daivagyam puurvam-archayet.

Meaning As stated by Vasistha:
In auspicious ceremonies (for growth), during travel, during the worship of stars and planets, and especially during eclipses, one must honor the Astrologer first.

Shloka 46

४६. ग्रहग्रहण नक्षत्रतिथ्यर्द्ध (तिथ्यादौ) योगबोधने ।
दान पूजादिकं कार्यं दैवज्ञं सम्यगर्चयेत् ॥

Graha-grahana nakshatra-tithy-aadau yoga-bodhane.
Daana puujaa-adikam kaaryam daivagyam samyag-archayet.

Meaning For explaining planetary eclipses, Nakshatras, Tithis, and Yogas, acts of charity and worship should be performed, and the Astrologer should be duly honored.

Shloka 47

तथाच सूर्यारुणेः
४७. एवं त्रिस्कन्धविदैव शास्त्रार्थे च कृतोद्यमः ।
दैवज्ञः सततं पूज्यो नृपेण शुभमिच्छता ।

Tatha cha Surya-Aruneh:
Evam tri-skandha-vid-aiva shaastra-arthe cha krita-udyamah.
Daivagyah satatam puujyo nripena shubham-icchataa.

Meaning And thus from Surya and Aruna:
Thus, the Astrologer who knows the three branches (Skandhas) of the science and is diligent in understanding the scriptures should always be honored by a King who desires his own welfare.

Shloka 48

४८. शान्तिके पौष्टिके स्नानहवनादिषु कर्मसु ।
अमूर्तस्यापि मूर्तित्वे राशयः परमेशितुः ॥

Shaantike paushtike snaana-havana-adishu karmasu.
Amuurtasya-api muurtitve raashayah parameshituh.

Meaning In rites of pacification (Shanti) and prosperity (Paushtika), and in rituals like sacred baths and fire sacrifices, the Zodiac signs (Rasis) serve as the physical manifestations (body) of the Supreme Lord, who is otherwise formless.

Shloka 49

४९. कल्पिता विधिना तेभ्यो दैवज्ञेन विधानतः ।
दैवज्ञं संश्रयेत्प्रष्टा बुभुत्सुर्दैवमात्मनः ॥

Kalpitaa vidhinaa tebhyo daivagyena vidhaanatah.
Daivagyam samshrayet-prashtaa bubhutsur-daivam-aatmanah.

Meaning These signs are interpreted according to the sacred rules by the Astrologer. Therefore, a questioner (Prashta) wishing to know their own destiny should take refuge in (consult) the Astrologer.

॥ इति श्रीजातकसारदीपे शास्त्रोपनयाध्यायः प्रथमः ॥

Iti Sri-Jataka-Sara-Deepe Shastropanayadhyaya Prathamah.

Thus ends the First Chapter called "Introduction to the Scripture" in the glorious Jathaka Sara Deepa.