199 - Chudāmani

Bhairava said: 

l. I shall explain the process of Chúdámani for the discrimination of good and bad omens. The soothsayer shall write after remembering Sun, goddess, Gananātha1 and Somadeva (Shiva). 

1. Ganesha, Lord of Ganas, the younger son of Lord Shiva. He is represented in iconography with the head of an elephant possessed of a single tusk. 

2. As soon as he hears the Praśhna Vakya (the question put by the consultant) he shall draw three lines horizontally, vertically in the form of an idol or eight separate chambers in the eight quarters wherein he shall indicate the symbols banner, etc. 

3. He shall write these in Namamantra form (the initial Jetters) — (1) banner (2) smoke (3) lion (4) dog (5) bull (6) mule (7) elephant and (8) crow. 

4. Seeing banner in the chamber of the banner prognosticates anxiety over kingdom, wealth etc. Smoke situated in the chamber of the banner presages anxious thought about metals and gain. 

5. If lion is stationed in the chamber of the banner acquisition of wealth, etc. is the result. Dog stationed in the chamber of the banner indicates worries over maid-servants, pleasure, etc. 

6. Bull seen in the chamber of the banner indicates worries over position and gain. Seeing a mule in the chamber of the banner indicates misery, pain, etc. 

7. An elephant seen in the chamber of the banner presages worry over position, victory, etc. A crow stationed in the chamber of the banner indicates worries over pain and loss of wealth. 

8. Seeing a banner in the chamber of smoke indicates misery first and then wealth. Seeing smoke in the chamber of the smoke presages quarrels and miseries. 

9. If lion is stationed in the chamber of the smoke it indicates mental worries and acquisition of wealth. Dog stationed in the chamber of smoke prognosticates victory and gain. 

10. Seeing a bull in the chamber of smoke presages acquisition of women, cows, horses, wealth etc. Seeing a mule in the chamber of smoke indicates sickness and loss of wealth. 

11. If elephant is seen in the chamber of smoke it indicates acquisition of kingdom, victory etc. If crow is stationed in the chamber of smoke it presages destruction of wealth and kingdom. 

12 Seeing banner in the chamber of the lion one can prognosticate acquisition of kingdom, etc. If smoke is stationed in the chamber of the lion it indicates acquisition of virgin's wealth. 

13. If lion is stationed in the chamber of lion it indicates victory and meeting with friends. Dog stationed in the chamber of the lion indicates worries about women and acquisition of village. 

14. Seeing a bull in the chamber of the lion indicates acquisition of house, field and gain. Seeing elephant in the chamber of the lion indicates ownership of a village. 

15. Seeing an elephant in the chamber of the lion indicates health, longevity, happiness, etc. If crow is stationed in the chamber of the lion it indicates acquisition of virgin's grains, good qualities. 

16. Seeing a banner in the chamber of a dog indicates worries of the position, pleasure, etc. Smoke stationed in the chamber of the dog indicates quarrels and failure in business, 

17. If lion is stationed in the chamber of the dog it indicates successful achievement in business. If dog is stationed in the chamber of the dog it will result in loss of wealth. 

18. Seeing a bull in the chamber of the dog the patient will be free from sickness. Seeing a mule in the chamber of the dog there is fear of quarrel. 

19. Seeing an elephant in the chamber of the dog indicates a re-union with sons and wife. If a crow is stationed in the chamber of the dog it indicates affliction and ruin of the family. 

20. Seeing a banner in the chamber of the bull indicates honour in the royal court, pleasure etc. If smoke is stationed in the chamber of the bull it indicates royal favour and happiness. 

21. If the lion is stationed in the chamber of the bull it indicates all round fortune, wealth, etc. If dog is stationed in the chamber of the bull it augurs strength, splendour and love. 

22. Seeing a bull in the chamber of the bull indicates fame, satisfaction, pleasure, etc. Seeing a mule in the chamber of the bull indicates great gain, etc. 

23. Seeing an elephant in the chamber of the bull indicates acquisition of women and elephants. If a crow is stationed in the chamber of the bull it indicates gain of good position and honour. 

24. Seeing banner in the chamber of the mule indicates illness, sorrow, etc. If smoke is stationed in the chamber of the mule it indicates fear from thieves. 

25. If lion is stationed in the chamber of the mule it indicates honour, fame, victory, etc. If dog is stationed in the chamber of the mule, it indicates torment and loss of wealth. 

26. Seeing a bull in the chamber of the mule indicates pleasure and reunion with the beloved. Seeing a mule in the chamber of the misery, affliction can be prognosticated. 

27. Seeing an elephant in the chamber of the mule indicates pleasure, acquisition of sons, etc. If crow is stationed in the chamber of the mule it indicates quarrel and sickness. 

28. Seeing a banner in the chamber of the elephant indicates acquisition of women, victory, splendour, happiness, etc. If smoke is stationed in the chamber of the elephant it indicates acquisition of wealth and grain. 

29. If lion is stationed in the chamber of the elephant it indicates victory and achievement of success. If dog is stationed in the chamber of the elephant it indicates health, happiness and prosperity. 

30. Seeing a bull in the chamber of the elephant indicates royal honour, wealth, etc. Seeing a mule in the chamber of the elephant indicates misery first and pleasure afterwards. 

31. Seeing elephant in the chamber of the elephant indicates fields, grains, happiness etc. If crow is stationed in the chamber of the elephant it indicates acquisition of wealth and grains. 

32. Seeing banner in the chamber of the crow indicates failure in ventures. If smoke is stationed in the chamber of the crow it indicates involvement in quarrels and misery. 

33. If lion is stationed in the chamber of the crow it indicates quarrels and misery. If dog is stationed in the chamber of the crow it indicates great fear and split in the house. 

34. Seeing a bull in the chamber of the crow indicates fall from position, terror, etc. Seeing a mule in the chamber of the crow indicates loss of wealth and defeat. 

35. Seeing an elephant in the chamber of the crow. indicates wealth, fame, etc. If a crow is stationed in the chamber of the crow it indicates a visit to a foreign land.