Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 137
Jyotiṣa-saṅgraha: Varga-vibhāga, Bala-nirṇaya, Garbha-phala, Āyuḥ-gaṇanā
ततः केंद्रादिगानां तु द्वित्र्यादौ सबलस्य च । बह्वायुर्यो वीर्यसाम्येर्काद्युतस्य प्राक् याचकः ॥ १३७ ॥
tataḥ keṃdrādigānāṃ tu dvitryādau sabalasya ca | bahvāyuryo vīryasāmyerkādyutasya prāk yācakaḥ || 137 ||
তারপর কেন্দ্রাদি ভাবসমূহের মধ্যে যদি দ্বিতীয়, তৃতীয় প্রভৃতি বলবান হয়, তবে আয়ু দীর্ঘ হয়। আর শক্তি সমান হলে যে আগে উদিত হয়, সেই সূর্যাদি-সম্বন্ধযুক্তই প্রধান বলে গণ্য।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It shows that the Purana preserves Vedanga knowledge (Jyotisha) alongside moksha-dharma, teaching that discernment of karma-phala (results) can be studied systematically, even while aiming for liberation.
Bhakti is not stated directly here; the verse functions as a technical Jyotisha rule. In the broader Narada Purana style, such knowledge is meant to support dharmic living so that one can steadily pursue Vishnu-bhakti without confusion about worldly conditions.
Jyotisha: judging longevity and outcomes through house-strength (kendras and related positions) and resolving ties by precedence—giving priority to the factor connected with Surya (Arka) when strengths are equal.