Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 3
Graha–Ketu–Utpāta Lakṣaṇas: Solar/Lunar Omens, Comets, Eclipses, and Calendar Rules
नेष्टः कुजो बुधो जीवो भृगुस्त्वतिशुभङ्करः । अधमो रविजो वाच्यो ज्ञात्वा चैषां बलाबलम् ॥ ३ ॥
neṣṭaḥ kujo budho jīvo bhṛgustvatiśubhaṅkaraḥ | adhamo ravijo vācyo jñātvā caiṣāṃ balābalam || 3 ||
火星（Kuja）被说为不利；水星（Budha）与木星（Jīva）为有利；金星（Bhṛgu）则极其吉祥。然而太阳当称为最下（最不利）——在明了这些行星强弱高下之后。
Sanatkumara (in dialogue instruction to Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It teaches discernment (viveka) in applying Jyotiṣa: results depend on a planet’s relative strength (bala) and weakness (abala), so dharmic decisions should be made after proper evaluation rather than assumption.
Indirectly, it supports Bhakti-oriented life by advising practical discernment in worldly timing and influences; by aligning actions wisely, a devotee reduces obstacles and maintains steadiness in dharma and remembrance.
Vedāṅga Jyotiṣa: assessing graha (planetary) auspiciousness through bala–abala (strength/weakness) before declaring results, a core method in predictive and ritual-timing astrology.