SAVol8June2010Indian.. - Saptarishis Astrology

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Shiva said: O Shivaa! Whatever is the nature of the samskaras of the previous births,
according to that is the conduct of an individual, which in turn generates the kind of form
(which the individual worships), whether it is evil or auspicious.
The entire universe is subservient to karma. Some (jivas) have acquired the status of Brahma,
Indra etc while some, like those who are insects etc, are ruined.
(A man) is born as a Vipra by the virtue of his karma. He is a Kshatriya by the virtue of his
karma. By the virtue of his karma he is born as a Vaishya. Also he becomes a Shudra etc by
karma.
Parvati said: O the lord of all! O the ocean of mercy! Have mercy and tell me how shall the
learned men come to know about the karma of previous birth
Shiva said: The intelligent people will know about the karma of the previous birth through
the planets, signs, (divisions like) navamsha etc, aspects and the strengths and weaknesses of
aspects.
Parvati said: O lord of the lords! O Mahadeva! O the one who confers benefits upon the
devotees! O the one who rides on a bull! Who is the knower of the karma and the saviour
(from samsara) in addition to you
O ocean of mercy! Who is the speaker/expounder of the subject of karma Who is the
author/practitioner O lord of the lords! Tell me this that who has revealed the (subject
dealing with the) sins