Verse 1 — Tri-Pataki Flag Mechanics in Annual Predictions
त्रिपताकी-विधानेन वेधं कुर्वन्ति खेचराः । वेधे चन्द्रे महाकष्टं शुभवेधे शुभावहम् ॥
tripatākī-vidhānena vedhaṃ kurvanti khecarāḥ | vedhe candre mahākaṣṭaṃ śubhavevedhe śubhāvaham ||
In the Tri-Pataki Chakra, planets aspect along flag lines intersecting the Moon's annual position; malefic affliction causes turbulence, whereas benefic aspect bestows continuous triumph.