Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 164
Jyotiṣa-śāstra Saṅgraha: Threefold Division, Gaṇita Methods, Muhūrta, and Planetary Reckoning
अंशस्तैर्विंत्रिभंद्विस्थंलंबनेतयोः पूर्ववत् । संस्कृतेस्ताभ्यां स्थित्यर्द्धे भवतः स्फुटे ॥ १६४ ॥
aṃśastairviṃtribhaṃdvisthaṃlaṃbanetayoḥ pūrvavat | saṃskṛtestābhyāṃ sthityarddhe bhavataḥ sphuṭe || 164 ||
Dengan darjah-darjah itu, letakkan hasil pada kedudukan kedua dalam triad; dan dalam pengiraan dua kecondongan, lakukan seperti sebelumnya. Daripada kedua-duanya, pada titik tengah keteguhan, nilai yang benar terserlah dengan nyata.
Sanatkumara (in instruction to Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It emphasizes śāstric precision—right knowledge requires refined (saṃskṛta) calculation so that the true (sphuṭa) result becomes clear, supporting correct dharma and disciplined practice.
Indirectly: accurate time-reckoning and correct determinations support proper observance of vows, festivals, and worship timings, which stabilize devotional practice even while the verse itself is technical.
Vedāṅga Jyotiṣa—procedural computation using aṃśa (degrees), laṃbana (declination), and deriving a sphuṭa (true/accurate) value via a midpoint (sthityarddha) step.