Sanskrit verses with English translation from Bhatta Narayana. Read the full classical treatise on AstroFusion Learning.
Chapter audio (Sanskrit)
Verse 1 — Mars in 1st House (Tanu Bhava)
तनुस्थे कुजे देहपीडा च चञ्चलः प्रतापी च शूरो महासाहसी स्यात् । वपुः क्षतचिह्नं भवेद् रक्तपित्तं विदेशे समृद्धो रिपूणां निहन्ता ॥
tanusthe kuje dehapīḍā ca cañcalaḥ pratāpī ca śūro mahāsāhasī syāt | vapuḥ kṣatachihnaṁ bhaved raktapittaṁ videśe samṛddho ripūṇāṁ nihantā ||
Mars in the 1st house gives heroic courage, bold initiative, military or technical prowess, a distinct scar or mark on the body, and victory over adversaries.
Mars in the 2nd house confers sharp earning skills, bold or outspoken speech, royal patronage, and high financial success in industrial or competitive ventures.
Mars in the 4th house brings significant gains from landed properties, agriculture, and real estate, though requiring patience in domestic tranquility.
Mars in the 5th house confers incisive intellect, tactical brilliance, strategic mastery, political acumen, and administrative authority.
Verse 6 — Mars in 6th House (Shatru Bhava)
रिपौ लोहिताङ्गे महाशत्रुहन्ता सुधर्माप्तवित्तो बली राजमान्यः । गवां वाहनानां सुखं भूरिभुक्तो न रोगो न भीतिर्विजेता समस्तान् ॥
ripau lohitāṅge mahāśatruhantā sudharmāptavitto balī rājamānyaḥ | gavāṁ vāhanānāṁ sukhaṁ bhūribhukto na rogo na bhītirvijetā samastān ||
Mars in the 6th house constitutes a classic Shatru-Hanta Yoga, totally crushing adversaries, conferring iron immunity, immense wealth, and royal honors.
Verse 7 — Mars in 7th House (Kalatra Bhava)
द्युने लोहिताङ्गे प्रवासी सुरूपो वराङ्गनाकामी महासाहसी च । वणिग् व्यापारेषु लब्धप्रशंसो विदेशे समृद्धः सुतेजस्वी चेताः ॥
Mars in the 8th house gives exceptional mastery in occult sciences, surgical/mechanical skills, fearlessness, and gains through hidden or unearned assets.
Mars in the 10th house is Kuladipaka and Digbali (directional strength), conferring commander-in-chief status, grand executive authority, and enormous wealth.