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सथान व्यतिकरः ॥
When the Janma Lagna falls in an odd sign, the Dasas commence from the Rasi occupied by Brahma in regular order. If the' Lagna falls in an even sign, then the Dasas commence regularly from the 7th house from Brahma.
english translation
पापदृग्यो गस्तुंगा दिग्रहयोगः ॥
The conjunctions and aspects of malefics are a source of strength for the Rasis. So also is added another source of strength to (the Rasi) by planets (situated there) being in exaltation, Moolatrikona and very friendly and friendly houses.
english translation
पंचमे पदक्रमात्प्राक् प्रत्यक्त्वं चरदशायाम् ॥
If the 9th from Lagna happens to be incorporated in an odd sign, take the Rasi Dasas in the regular order. If it happens to be incorporated in an even sign, take the Rasi Dasas in the inverse order or backwards. The commencement of the Dasa should be from the Lagna. Ketu in these cases is considered as a benefic. End of Third Pada of Second Adhyaya
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