Chapter Fourteen: The Results of the Yoni (Animal Types)

॥ योनि फलाध्यायश्चतुर्दशः ॥

Yoni phala-adhyaayash-chaturdashah

Chapter Fourteen: The Results of the Yoni (Animal Types)

1. Horse (Ashva Yoni)

१. चपलश्चलः पुष्टः शीघ्रगामी रंणप्रियः ।
अश्वियोनौ तु संजातो बलवान्स्वामि वल्लभः ॥

Chapalash-chalah pushtah sheeghra-gaamee rana-priyah.
Ashva-yonau tu sanjaato balavaan-svaami vallabhah.

Meaning One born in the Horse Yoni is fickle, restless, stout/nourished, a fast walker, and fond of battle (or conflict). He is strong and beloved by his master.

2. Elephant (Gaja Yoni)

२. मन्दगामी बलाढयश्च बह्वाशी राजवल्लभः ।
सत्यवाक् ज्ञानवांश्चैव गजयोनौ भवेन्नरः ॥

Manda-gaamee bala-adhyash-cha bahu-aashee raaja-vallabhah.
Satya-vaak gyaanavaansh-chaiva gaja-yonau bhaven-narah.

Meaning One born in the Elephant Yoni walks slowly, possesses great strength, eats a large amount, and is dear to kings. He is truthful and wise.

3. Goat (Aja Yoni)

३. दूर्घट दुर्लभं स्थानं भेदयत्यविशंकितः ।
अजा योनिषु जातोऽसौ बहुवृद्धिप्रदो भवेत् ॥

Durghata durlabha sthaanam bhedayaty-avishankitah.
Ajaa yonishu jaato-asau bahu-vriddhi-prado bhavet.

Meaning One born in the Goat Yoni fearlessly penetrates difficult and rare places (where others cannot go). He bestows much growth and prosperity.

4. Snake (Sarpa Yoni)

४. दर्शनं भीतिदं नित्यं फटाटोपेन वर्तते ।
परवेश्मोपहारी च सर्प योनौ प्रजायते ॥

Darshanam bheetidam nityam phata-atopena vartate.
Para-veshmo-pahaaree cha sarpa yonau prajaayate.

Meaning One born in the Snake Yoni has a frightening appearance and always acts with pride/anger (like a raised hood). He is prone to taking over or destroying others' homes.

5. Dog (Shuna Yoni)

५. सर्वभक्षी वृथावादी दूतः स्वामीरतो हितः ।
अरण्ये दुःसहो वीरः शुनी यौनो भवेन्नरः ॥

Sarva-bhakshee vrithaa-vaadee duutah svaamee-rato hitah.
Aranye duhsaho veerah shunee yonau bhaven-narah.

Meaning One born in the Dog Yoni eats everything, talks uselessly (barks), acts as a messenger, and is devoted to the welfare of his master. He is brave but may be unbearable in the wild.

6. Cat (Marjara Yoni)

६. पिंगाक्षः सर्वभक्षी च चपलो हर्षकारणः ।
मार्जार योनि संजातो वृथाकोपी भयान्वितः ॥

Pinga-akshah sarva-bhakshee cha chapalo harsha-kaaranah.
Maarjaara yoni sanjaato vrithaa-kopee bhayaanvitah.

Meaning One born in the Cat Yoni has reddish-brown eyes, eats everything, is fickle, and can be a source of joy. However, he gets angry without cause and is fearful.

7. Rat (Mushika Yoni)

७. धूर्तः स्वकार्यनिरतः परकार्य विनाशकः ।
शत्रूणां मूलविच्छेत्ता नरो मूषिक योनिजः ॥

Dhuurtah sva-kaarya-niratah para-kaarya vinaashakah.
Shatruunaam muula-vicchettaa naro muushika yonijah.

Meaning One born in the Rat Yoni is cunning, focused intently on his own work, destroys the work of others, and severs his enemies at the very root.

8. Cow (Pashu Yoni)

८. गोधनैर्बहुभिर्युक्तः क्षीराहारोऽति सुन्दरः ।
जातः परोपकर्ता च पशु योनौ भवेन्नरः ॥

Go-dhanair-bahubhir-yuktah ksheera-aahaaro-ati sundarah.
Jaatah paro-pakartaa cha pashu yonau bhaven-narah.

Meaning One born in the Cow Yoni is endowed with cattle wealth, subsists on milk products, is very beautiful, and is always helpful to others.

9. Buffalo (Mahisha Yoni)

९. मन्दगामी स्थूलतनुः बह्वाशी बलवान्धनी ।
बहुक्षीराज्य भोगी च महिषी योनि संभवः ॥

Manda-gaamee sthuula-tanuh bahu-aashee balavaan-dhanee.
Bahu-ksheera-aajya bhogee cha mahishee yoni sambhavah.

Meaning One born in the Buffalo Yoni walks slowly, has a stout body, eats much, is strong and wealthy, and enjoys plenty of milk and ghee.

10. Tiger (Vyaghra Yoni)

१०. कृतान्तः सर्वभक्षी च विद्यावान् कुशलो नरः ।
व्याघ्घ्रयोनौ भवेन्नित्यं दर्शनाद्धयदो महान् ॥

Kritaantah sarva-bhakshee cha vidyaavaan kushalo narah.
Vyaaghra-yonau bhaven-nityam darshanaad-bhayado mahaan.

Meaning One born in the Tiger Yoni is like the God of Death (Kritanta), eats everything (carnivorous), is learned and skilled, but his appearance always instills fear.

11. Deer (Mriga Yoni)

११. गीतवाद्यप्रियो नित्यं सुंदरश्चारु दर्शनः ।
मृग योनिरतो धूर्तो मृगयोनौ रतो भवेत् ॥

Geeta-vaadya-priyo nityam sundarash-chaaru darshanah.
Mriga yonir-ato dhuurto mriga-yonau rato bhavet.

Meaning One born in the Deer Yoni loves music and instruments, is beautiful and pleasant to look at. However, he can be elusive (cunning) and affectionate.

12. Monkey (Kapi Yoni)

१२. पिङ्गाक्षश्चपलोऽरण्यगामी फलभुजो भवेत् (स्यात्फलभक्षणः)
न विश्वासं व्रजेत्कैश्चित्कपियोनि समुद्भवः ॥

Pinga-akshash-chapalo-aranya-gaamee phala-bhujo bhavet.
Na vishvaasam vrajet-kaishchit-kapi-yoni samudbhavah.

Meaning One born in the Monkey Yoni has brownish eyes, is fickle, wanders in forests, and eats fruits. One should never place trust in him.

13. Mongoose (Nakula Yoni)

१३. चारुदर्शन कार्यार्थ सादरः
बिलवासी चिरायुः स्यान्नरो नकुलयोनिजः ॥

Chaaru-darshana kaarya-artha saadarah
Bila-vaasee chira-aayuh syaat-naro nakula-yonijah.

Meaning One born in the Mongoose Yoni is pleasant to look at, eager/respectful in his work, lives in burrows (or hidden places), and is long-lived.

14. Lion (Simha Yoni)

१४. महाबली च पिङ्गाक्षः कृशमध्यो भयानकः ।
सिंह योनि प्रजातस्तु सर्व भक्षणकृद्भवेत् ॥

Mahaa-balee cha pinga-akshah krisha-madhyo bhayaanakah.
Simha yoni prajaatastu sarva bhakshana-krid-bhavet.

Meaning One born in the Lion Yoni has great strength, reddish-brown eyes, a thin waist, and a terrifying appearance. He eats everything (is a predator).

॥ इति श्रीजातकसारदीपे योनिफलाध्यायश्चतुर्दशः ॥

Iti Sri-Jataka-Sara-Deepe Yoni-phala-adhyaayash-chaturdashah.

Thus ends the Fourteenth Chapter titled "Results of the Yoni" in the glorious Jathaka Sara Deepa.