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1-2. The sage said. O Maitreya! Now I will relate
to you the characteristic features of
Panchmahapurushas. When Mangal, Budh, Guru, Śukr and
Śani, being in their own, or exaltation Rashi, be in
Kendra to Lagn, they give rise to Ruchaka, Bhadra,
Hamsa, Malavya and Sasa Yogas. These Yogas are
called Panchmahapurusha Yogas and the persons, born
in these Yogas, are known Panchmahapurushas.
3-7. The Ruchaka native possesses a long face, he
is very enthusiastic, has spotless lustre, is
powerful, has attractive brows, black hair and is
fond of all things. He loves to fight wars, is of
dark-red complexion, is victorious over enemies, is
discriminating, is protector of thieves and has
cruel temperament and slender thighs. He is a
devotee of Brahmins, has marks of Veena, Varg,
Dhanus, Pasha and Vrasha Rashis in his hands along
with Chakr Rekha. He is well versed in occult
sciences. He is 100 Anguls in height, his waste has
the circumference, equal to the length of his face
and is 1000 Karshas in weight. He, as ruler of
Sahyachala and Vindhya Pradesh, dies, after
attaining the age of 70, by fire or weapons.
Notes. The old Rupee had the weight of 1 Karsha.
4 Karshas are equal to one Pala and 300 Palas make
one Tula, according to Amarkosha. 20 Tulas are equal
to one Bhara.
8-12. The Bhadra native is splendourous, like a
lion, has very developed chest (or chest with well
developed muscles), has the gait of an elephant, has
long and thick arms, is learned in all respects. He
is well versed in Yog performance, is Sattva-Guni
and has beautiful feet, moustaches and head. He is
fond of luxuries and comforts and has marks of
Sankha (conch), Chakr, Gada, arrow, elephant, Dhwaja
(flag) and Hala (plough) in his hands and feet. He
is well versed in Shastras, has black and curly
hair, possesses independent nature and is protector
of his family. His friends share in the enjoyment of
his wealth. He is 20 tulas in weight. He lives
happily with his wife and children and, as ruler of
Madhya Desha, lives for one hundred years.
13-16. The Hamsa native has voice, like a Hamsa,
has a handsome appearance and well developed nose.
He is a king with phlegmatic temperament, honey-like
tawny-coloured eyes, red-coloured nails, sharp
intelligence, sturdy cheeks, round forehead and
beautiful feet. He has marks of Matsya (fish),
Ankush (the iron hook, with which elephants are
driven), Dhanus (bow), Sankh, Kamal (lotus) in his
hands and feet. He is very passionate and his lust
remains unfulfilled. He is 96 Anguls in height. He
is fond of swimming and playing games in watery
places. He enjoys life fully and, as ruler of a
land, situated between the Ganges and Yamuna, dies
after attaining the age of 100 years.
17-19. The Malavya native has beautiful lips and
a slender waist. He is lustrous, like Candr, and has
fragrance in his body. He is of ordinary red
complexion, has a medium stature and clean and
beautiful teeth. His voice is like that of an
elephant and his arms are long enough to reach up to
his knees. His face is thirteen Anguls in length and
ten Anguls in breadth. He lives happily for seventy
years, as ruler of Sindhu and Malwa, and then leaves
for his heavenly abode.
20-22. The Sasa native has small sized teeth and
face, but his body is not small. He is valorous. He
has a slender waist and beautiful thighs. He is wise
and enjoys wandering in forests and mountains. He is
well versed in the loopholes of the enemy. He is
lively, virile and fond of women. He usurps other
people’s wealth. He has marks of Mala (garland),
Veena, Mridanga (musical instruments) and weapons in
his hands and feet. He rules happily over several
parts of the earth and then leaves for his heavenly
abode at the age of 70.
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