Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 90
Jyotiṣa-saṅgraha: Varga-vibhāga, Bala-nirṇaya, Garbha-phala, Āyuḥ-gaṇanā
चंद्रागांतरगैः खेटैः सूतिकाः समुदाहृताः । चक्राद्धि बहिरंतश्च दृश्यादृश्योपरेऽन्यथा ॥ ९० ॥
caṃdrāgāṃtaragaiḥ kheṭaiḥ sūtikāḥ samudāhṛtāḥ | cakrāddhi bahiraṃtaśca dṛśyādṛśyopare'nyathā || 90 ||
Those planetary indications that occur within the Moon’s course are called “sūtikā” (portents). For they may appear outside or within the (celestial) circle; and in the higher regions they may be visible or invisible, in other ways.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue instruction to Narada on dharma/knowledge)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It frames celestial phenomena under dharmic discernment: not every sign is obvious to the senses, so one should rely on śāstra-guided understanding rather than fear or superstition.
By implying that cosmic signs fluctuate as visible/invisible, it nudges the seeker toward steadiness—placing trust in Bhagavān and dharma rather than being mentally shaken by omens.
Jyotiṣa (Vedāṅga astrology): it classifies “sūtikā” as planetary/astral indications associated with the Moon’s course and notes observational categories (inside/outside a celestial circle; visible/invisible).