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Bhavartha Ratnakara — Chapter 7: Ayush & Arogya: Longevity and Health (आयुर्भावाध्यायः)

Sanskrit verses with English translation from Sri Ramanuja. Read the full classical treatise on AstroFusion Learning.

Chapter audio (Sanskrit)

Verse 1 — Lagna Lord with Jupiter Confers Deerghayu (Long Life)

लग्नाधिपतिसंयुक्तो जीवो लग्नगतोऽपि वा । दीर्घायुष्यं प्रकुरुते सर्वसौख्यसमन्वितम् ॥ १ ॥

lagnādhipatisaṃyukto jīvo lagnagato'pi vā | dīrghāyuṣyaṃ prakurute sarvasaukhyasamanvitam || 1 ||

If the Lagna lord is conjoined with Jupiter, or if Jupiter occupies the Lagna itself, the native is endowed with long life and supreme happiness.

Verse 2 — Saturn with 8th Lord Grants Peaceful Old Age

रन्ध्रेशेन युतो मन्दो रन्ध्रेशेनावलोकितः । दीर्घमायुः प्रकुरुते मृत्युकालेऽप्यनाकुलम् ॥ २ ॥

randhreśena yuto mando randhreśenāvalokitaḥ | dīrghāmāyuḥ prakurute mṛtyukāle'pyanākulam || 2 ||

If Saturn (Ayush Karaka) is conjoined with or aspected by the lord of the 8th house, long life is assured with a peaceful passing in old age.

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