Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 95
Jyotiṣa-saṅgraha: Varga-vibhāga, Bala-nirṇaya, Garbha-phala, Āyuḥ-gaṇanā
मंदेऽनिलाश्मजो भौमे विषशस्राग्निजो बुधे । भुजेऽर्के काष्टपशुजो जेतुः श्रृंग्यजयोनिजः ॥ ९५ ॥
maṃde'nilāśmajo bhaume viṣaśasrāgnijo budhe | bhuje'rke kāṣṭapaśujo jetuḥ śrṛṃgyajayonijaḥ || 95 ||
शनीसाठी वारा व दगडांपासून निमित्त; मंगळासाठी भूमीपासून; बुधासाठी विष, शस्त्र व अग्नीपासून; गुरूसाठी सूर्य, काष्ठ व पशूंमधून; आणि शुक्रासाठी शिंगधारी प्राणी व गर्भस्थ यांपासून निमित्त होतात।
Narada (teaching in a Vedanga/astrology context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
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It frames Jyotiṣa as a dharmic tool: recognizing planetary influences through nimittas (omens) helps a person act with caution, choose auspicious timings, and avoid harm while pursuing righteous living.
Indirectly: by teaching discernment of adverse signs, it encourages devotees to respond with restraint, prayer, and corrective dharmic actions—supporting steadiness in Vishnu-bhakti rather than fear or superstition.
Vedāṅga Jyotiṣa (astrology/omenology): it lists nimitta-categories linked to specific grahas (planets), useful for interpreting events and planning ritual or worldly decisions.