I shall set out, in the order of the divisions of apahāra (sub-periods), in clear sequence, - that entire nature-telling here - saying all that is uttered in the dasha-after-dasha [of this chapter].
Verse 2 — Computing Antardashas Within a Mahadasha
Multiply the Mahadasha lord's (pākeśa) years by the Antardasha lord's (daśeśvara) years and divide by the full cycle span to obtain the years; multiply the remainder by twelve and divide in the same manner to get months, and similarly derive the days. Compute the chidra (pratyantardasha) and finer sub-periods in the very same way in the sequence beginning with the Mahadasha lord, and within each sub-period compute the further nested sub-divisions in the order starting from that sub-period's lord.
In the Sun's own Antardasha within his Mahadasha, the native attains heightened fame from rulers, residence in forested or mountainous regions, and inflow of wealth, along with fear born of fever, heat-ailments, and separation from the father.
In the Sun's Mahadasha and Moon's Antardasha come the destruction of enemies, cessation of vices and troubles, inflow of wealth, success in agriculture, house-building, and union with friends; consumption and burning-fire disorders are warded off, and the Moon removes water-borne ailments.
Disease arrives; [there also] estrangement from one's post; enemies' harassment; quarrels arising; fear for the earth-dwellers; loss of wealth - while Mars [has] taken over the Sun's [count of] years.
Enemies rise, wealth is taken, calamity unfolds; fear of poison, continuing delusion about objects; head- and eye-diseases pour over the embodied; during the Rahu-[whole] similar results [arise].
Enemy-loss; the gain of manifold wealth day by day; veneration of the gods; worship of the twice-born priesthood, the guru and relatives; strain at worship involving - and illness of yakṣas(?); the shepherd ascends into the cow-lord's dasha.
Wealth's harm; loss of a son; the wife's illness; expense due to guru; immediate loss of furniture; dirtiness; and pressure of phlegm come into being - Saturn's sway in savitar's sub-part.
In the Sun's Mahadasha and Mercury's Antardasha, skin eruptions (vicarcikā), boils, leprosy-like afflictions, jaundice, digestive disturbance, pain in the stomach and waist, loss of lands, and fear of disorders of the three humors occur.
When Ketu enters the Sun's Mahadasha, there arise loss of friends, strife within one's own family and kinsmen, fear from enemies, theft of wealth, fall from position, illness of the preceptor or elders, and severe pain in the feet and head.
Severe headache and intense torment of the belly and lower tract, loss of agricultural produce, home, wealth, and grain, and great distress for sons and wife occur when Venus moves through the Sun's Antardasha.
Gain of wife and offspring, arrival of clean spotless garments, association with the best of brahmins, auspicious fulfillment of the mother's desires, and womanly pleasures arise when the cool-rayed Moon enters its own dasha.
Verse 13 — Moon Mahadasha, Mars Antardasha
पित्तवह्निरुधिरोद्भवा रुजः
क्लेशदुःखरिपुचोरपीडनम् ।
वित्तमानविहतिर्भवेत्कुजे
शीतदीधितिदशान्तरं गते ॥ १३॥
Illnesses born of bile, fire, and blood; affliction from misery, sorrow, enemies, and thieves; destruction of wealth and honour occur when Mars moves into the sub-period of the cool-rayed Moon.
Increase of severe flaws and enemies, illnesses of kinsmen, danger and dread from stormy wind and lightning; feverish outbreaks born of food and drink arise when Rahu traverses the Moon's year.
Devotion to charity and dharma, dawn of happiness, gathering of fine clothes, ornaments, and friends, and immense honor from the sovereign occur when Jupiter takes the period of the night-lotus-loving Moon.
Affliction from manifold illnesses, sickness to friends, sons, and wife, great occurrence of misfortune, and danger to life occur when Saturn enters the sub-period of the Moon.
Continuous acquisition of wealth, elephants, horses, and cattle-herds, comforts of ornaments and prosperous fortune, and clarity of intellect arise when Mercury enters the life-measure of the Moon.
Depression of mind, sudden fall from position, estrangement of relatives, danger from water, and loss of servants and attendants happen to mortals when Ketu takes the Moon's yearly span.
Commerce and ventures involving waterborne vehicles, wealth, ornaments, and women; agricultural operations; association with sons, friends, cattle, and grain flourish when Venus takes the Moon's sub-period.
Verse 20 — Moon Mahadasha, Sun Antardasha
राजमाननमतीव शूरता रोगशान्तिररिपक्षविच्युतिः ।
पित्तवातरुगिने गते तदा स्याच्छशाङ्कपरिवत्सरान्तरम् ॥ २०॥
Honor from royalty, immense valour, subsiding of ailments, and routing of adversarial factions occur; yet bile and wind complaints arise when the Sun enters the Moon's sub-division.
Fear from bilious hot ailments and ulcers, separation from siblings, gain of wealth and glory generated through disputes over landed estate, but opposition from kinsmen, fire, foes, rulers, and thieves occur when Mars takes his own year.
Danger from weapons, fire, thieves, enemies, and rulers; affliction from poison; diseases of dry eyes and head; demise of elders and relatives; or loss of life and massive calamities happen when Rahu enters the span of Mars.
Veneration of brahmins and learned gods, visiting holy pilgrimage waters, constant hospitality to guests, expansion of sons and friends occur; though excessive ear-aches or phlegmatic disorders may appear when Jupiter joins Mars's dasha.
Successive afflictions to one's sons, wife, and preceptors; countless perils and inner anguish; loss of possessions; plunder of assets by adversaries; dread of hot stormy gale and wildfire occur when Saturn advances into Mars's dasha.
Fear of adversaries, massive harassment from robbers, financial drain, turbulence among cattle, elephants, and horses, union with unfriendly persons, royal penalty, or feud with low persons arise when Mercury enters the life-span of Mars.
Verse 26 — Mars Mahadasha, Ketu Antardasha
अशनिभयमकस्मादग्निशस्त्रप्रपीडा
विगमनमथ देहाद्वित्तनाशोऽथवा स्यात् ।
अपगमनमसुभ्यो योषितो वा विनाशः
प्रविशति यदि केतुः क्रूरनेत्रायुरन्तम् ॥ २६॥
Danger from sudden lightning, intense torment from fire and sharp weapons, bodily departure or loss of wealth, exit of life-breaths or ruin of wife happen if Ketu enters the termination of Mars's lifespan.
Humiliation incurred in war, exile from native land, plunder of wealth by thieves, afflictions to the left eye, and decline of attendants occur for people when Venus takes the life-span belonging to Mars.
Verse 28 — Mars Mahadasha, Sun Antardasha
नृपकृतपरिपूजा यद्धलब्धप्रभावः
परिजनधनधान्यश्रीमदन्तःपुरं च ।
अतिविलसितकृत्तः साहसादाप्तलक्ष्मीस्तिमिरभिदि कुजायुर्दायसंहारिणीति ॥ २८॥
nṛpakṛtaparipūjā yaddhalabdhaprabhāvaḥ
parijanadhanadhānyaśrīmadantaḥpuraṃ ca |
ativilasitakṛttaḥ sāhasādāptalakṣmīstimirabhidi kujāyurdāyasaṃhāriṇīti || 28||
Worship and decorations conferred by the king, authority acquired through valiant victory, retinue, wealth, food-grains, splendid inner chambers, radiant glory, and fortune won through boldness arise when the Sun resolves the life-span of Mars.
Attainment of diverse wealth and sons, separation from bands of enemies, production of apparel, couch, ornaments, and gems arise; yet affliction to preceptors and torment from abdominal spleen and bile complaints occur when the Moon arrives in Mars's year.
Illnesses born of poison and water, encounters with venomous serpents, union with another's woman, deprivation of cherished goals, abusive speech, and torment from corrupt folk occur when Rahu takes his own year.
Conferment of comfort and joy, worship of celestials and brahmins, freedom from disease, association with fair-eyed women, and contemplation on holy scriptural doctrines arise when Jupiter moves into the sub-period of Rahu.
Bodily injury from windy and bilious diseases, strife with sons, wife, and siblings, ruin of servants, and demotion from one's post occur when Saturn enters the lifespan of Rahu.
Attainment of sons and wealth, association with good friends, mental sharpness and joy arise, along with skillful actions, craftsmanship, and cleverness in ornamental arts when Mercury takes the sub-period of Rahu.
Danger from fever, fire, weapons, and enemies; headache and trembling of the body; grief regarding friends and preceptors; torment from poison and wounds; and quarrels with close kinsmen occur when Ketu enters Rahu's dasha.
Acquisition of a spouse, bed pleasures, arrival of horses, elephants, and landed estates occur; though phlegm and wind afflictions and enmity with one's own kinsfolk may also arise when Venus takes the life-span of Rahu.
Affliction from adversaries, severe eye complaints, injuries from poison, fire, and blades; rise of misfortunes; suffering to wife and sons; and great dread from the king arise when the Sun takes Rahu's year.
Loss of wife, quarrelling, mental anguish, decline of agriculture, trade, wealth, livestock, and progeny; disaster to trusted companions; and danger from water appear when the Moon divides Rahu's dasha.
Verse 38 — Rahu Mahadasha, Mars Antardasha
नृपाग्निचोरास्त्रभयं शरीरिणां
शरीरनाशो यदि वा महारुजः ।
पदभ्रमो हृन्नयनप्रपीडनं
यदात्र सर्पयुषि संचरेत्कुजः ॥ ३८॥
Dread of rulers, fire, bandits, and weapons for embodied beings; decay of physical vitality or great illnesses; wandering from one's place; and distress to heart and eyes strike when Mars moves in the lifespan of Rahu.
Dawn of fortune, luster, high esteem, and virtues; attainment of worthy sons; honors from the lord of the earth; communion with teachers and righteous souls; and fulfillment of desired ambitions manifest when Jupiter takes his own year.
Association with courtesans, intoxicating drink, and indulgence; rise followed by anxiety; distress to family and livestock; loss of wealth; severe fear; eye disorders and affliction to sons occur for mortals when Saturn enters Jupiter's dasha.