Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 53
Jyotiṣa-saṅgraha: Varga-vibhāga, Bala-nirṇaya, Garbha-phala, Āyuḥ-gaṇanā
द्व्यंगस्था बुधसंदृष्टाः स्वपक्षेय मलंकराः । लग्नं विनौजभावस्थः सौरः पुंजन्मकृत्तथा ॥ ५३ ॥
dvyaṃgasthā budhasaṃdṛṣṭāḥ svapakṣeya malaṃkarāḥ | lagnaṃ vinaujabhāvasthaḥ sauraḥ puṃjanmakṛttathā || 53 ||
When the relevant planets are placed in dual signs and are aspected by Mercury, they become auspicious and beneficial. Likewise, the Sun—when situated in an even house (not in the ascendant)—is said to bring about the birth of a male child.
Narada (teaching in a technical Vedanga/astrology context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It shows that the Purana preserves Vedanga knowledge (Jyotisha) as a dharmic tool—reading karmic tendencies and life-results—so that householders can act responsibly while still pursuing higher aims like moksha.
Bhakti is not stated directly here; instead, the verse supports righteous household life (gṛhastha-dharma) by offering progeny-related indications, which traditionally sustains dharma and enables steady devotional practice.
Jyotisha: the effect of Mercury’s aspect on planets in dual signs, and a progeny indication connected with the Sun’s placement in even houses (excluding the ascendant).