Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 95
Jyotiṣa-saṅgraha: Varga-vibhāga, Bala-nirṇaya, Garbha-phala, Āyuḥ-gaṇanā
मंदेऽनिलाश्मजो भौमे विषशस्राग्निजो बुधे । भुजेऽर्के काष्टपशुजो जेतुः श्रृंग्यजयोनिजः ॥ ९५ ॥
maṃde'nilāśmajo bhaume viṣaśasrāgnijo budhe | bhuje'rke kāṣṭapaśujo jetuḥ śrṛṃgyajayonijaḥ || 95 ||
أمّا زُحل فآياته من الريح والحجارة؛ وأمّا المريخ فمن الأرض؛ وأمّا عُطارد فمن السُّمّ والسلاح والنار؛ وأمّا المُشتري فمن الشمس والخشب والدوابّ؛ وأمّا الزهرة فمن ذوات القرون ومن الجنين غير المولود.
Narada (teaching in a Vedanga/astrology context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
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It frames Jyotiṣa as a dharmic tool: recognizing planetary influences through nimittas (omens) helps a person act with caution, choose auspicious timings, and avoid harm while pursuing righteous living.
Indirectly: by teaching discernment of adverse signs, it encourages devotees to respond with restraint, prayer, and corrective dharmic actions—supporting steadiness in Vishnu-bhakti rather than fear or superstition.
Vedāṅga Jyotiṣa (astrology/omenology): it lists nimitta-categories linked to specific grahas (planets), useful for interpreting events and planning ritual or worldly decisions.