Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 175
Jyotiṣa-saṅgraha: Varga-vibhāga, Bala-nirṇaya, Garbha-phala, Āyuḥ-gaṇanā
मेषेऽर्के भूमिपासेंदौ एषे षांग्रेर्कपपासृजः । सिंहकुंभमृगस्थाश्चेद्भूपः सारेतनावजे ॥ १७५ ॥
meṣe'rke bhūmipāseṃdau eṣe ṣāṃgrerkapapāsṛjaḥ | siṃhakuṃbhamṛgasthāścedbhūpaḥ sāretanāvaje || 175 ||
When the Sun is in Aries and the Moon is joined with planets of regal power; and when the relevant significators are placed in Aries while also occupying Leo, Aquarius, or Capricorn—then the native becomes a king, endowed with strength and an excellent army.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada the technical science of omens/astrology within Moksha-Dharma context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It shows how the Purana integrates Vedanga Jyotisha into Dharma: worldly status (like kingship) is presented as a karmic outcome of specific configurations, reminding the seeker that power arises from causes and should be used in righteous governance.
Indirectly: by describing royal success as a result of karmic and cosmic order, it encourages a ruler to remain humble and to dedicate authority to dharmic service—an attitude that supports Vishnu-bhakti even amid worldly responsibility.
Vedanga Jyotisha: interpreting planetary sign placements (Sun in Aries, Moon associations, and placements in Leo/Aquarius/Capricorn) as indicators of rāja-yoga—i.e., outcomes like sovereignty, strength, and military capacity.