Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 77

Jyotiṣa-saṅgraha: Varga-vibhāga, Bala-nirṇaya, Garbha-phala, Āyuḥ-gaṇanā

Devanagari script

कर्कातिलग्नगेशौरेवटे जन्माब्जवीक्षिते । मंदे जन्मगते लग्ने बुधसूर्येंदुवीक्षिते ॥ ७७ ॥

Transliteration

karkātilagnageśaurevaṭe janmābjavīkṣite | maṃde janmagate lagne budhasūryeṃduvīkṣite || 77 ||

Translation

When Cancer is the Ascendant and its lord abides in Taurus, and Śukra (Venus) casts its aspect upon the natal Ascendant; and when Śani (Saturn) is placed in the Ascendant while the Ascendant is aspected by Budha (Mercury), Sūrya (the Sun), and Candra (the Moon)—such is the configuration being described.

Word by Word

• karkālilagnage: situated in the ascendant of Cancer or Scorpio
• karkālilagnage: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: karkālilagnaga (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine (qualifying Śauri)

• śaure: Saturn
• śaure: Karta (Subject/कर्ता) in locative absolute construction
• Type: Noun
• Root: śauri (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine

• avaṭe: in a hole or depression
• avaṭe: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: avaṭa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine

• janmābjavīkṣite: aspected by the Moon at birth
• janmābjavīkṣite: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: janmābjavīkṣita (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine

• mande: Saturn
• mande: Karta (Subject/कर्ता) in locative absolute
• Type: Noun
• Root: manda (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine

• janmagate: situated in the birth sign/ascendant
• janmagate: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: janmagata (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Locative, Singular, Masculine

• lagne: in the Ascendant
• lagne: Adhikarana (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: lagna (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Locative, Singular, Neuter

• budhasūryeṃduvīkṣite: aspected by Mercury, Sun, and Moon
• budhasūryeṃduvīkṣite: Visheshana (Qualifier/विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: budhasūryeṃduvīkṣita (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Locative, Singular, Neuter

Speaker

Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada, within a technical/vedanga-style passage)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Characters & Entities

• Saturn
• Mercury
• Sun
• Moon
• Venus
• Cancer
• Taurus

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It shows that the Purana’s moksha-oriented teaching can include Vedanga-style technical knowledge (Jyotisha), using planetary configurations as descriptive indicators within a broader dharma and liberation framework.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

This specific verse is primarily Jyotisha (astrological configuration) and does not directly teach bhakti practices; its role is supportive—illustrating how traditional knowledge systems can be referenced within Narada Purana’s wider moksha-dharma narrative.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Jyotisha Vedanga: the verse highlights lagna (ascendant), lagneśa (ascendant lord), graha-sthāna (planetary placement), and graha-dṛṣṭi (planetary aspects) involving Saturn, Mercury, Sun, Moon, and Venus.