Listen now, O gentle soul, to the auspicious teachings revealed in the sacred verses. It is said that when one observes an elephant at the place marked by smoke, it is a sign heralding the gain of a kingdom, victory, and similar blessings. Yet, should a vulture be seen where the smoke arises, such an omen portends the loss of wealth and the kingdom itself. If, at the place of the lion, a banner is seen, it signifies the attainment of a kingdom and all that comes with it. When smoke is present at the lion’s place, it foretells the acquisition of a maiden, wealth, and further prosperity. Should the lion itself be found in its own place, victory and joyful reunions with friends are assured. If the lion enters its own house, thoughts turn to women, and there is gain of villages. A bull in the lion’s place brings the promise of acquiring a house, fields, and wealth, while the presence of an elephant there brings ownership of villages. Seeing an elephant in the lion’s place also brings health, long life, and happiness. If a crow is found in the lion’s place, it points to the gain of a maiden, grain, and virtuous qualities. When a flag is seen in the place of the dog, it stirs thoughts of position and happiness. But if a smoky figure is found there, it signals quarrel and the ruin of undertakings. The lion in the dog’s place brings success in endeavors, but if the dog is in its own place, loss of wealth will follow. A bull in the dog’s place brings freedom from disease for the sick, while a donkey there brings fear of quarrel. An elephant in the dog’s place foretells union with son and wife, but if a crow is seen, it brings suffering and the destruction of the family. A flag in the bull’s place brings royal honor and happiness, and even a smoky figure there brings the same. The lion in the bull’s place brings good fortune and wealth, while the dog’s presence there indicates a longing for strength and prosperity. If a bull is seen in its own place, there is fame, satisfaction, and happiness; a donkey in the bull’s place brings great gain. An elephant in the bull’s place brings union with women, elephants, and others, while a crow there signifies union with place and mind. A flag in the donkey’s place brings disease and sorrow; a smoky one there brings fear of thieves and other dangers. The lion in the donkey’s place brings honor, prosperity, and victory, but the dog’s presence means distress and loss of wealth. A bull in the donkey’s place promises happiness and reunion with loved ones, but a donkey in its own place points to suffering and affliction. An elephant in the donkey’s place brings happiness and sons, while a crow there brings quarrel and disease. A flag in the elephant’s place brings victory over women, prosperity, and happiness; a smoky one there brings union with wealth and grain. The lion in the elephant’s place brings victory and accomplishment, while the dog there brings health and abundant happiness. A bull in the elephant’s place brings royal honor, respect, and wealth, but a donkey there brings suffering at first, then happiness. If an elephant is seen at its own place, prosperity in fields, grain, and comfort will follow; a crow there brings abundance of wealth and grain. If a flag is seen at the place of the crow, it means destruction of undertakings; a smoky one there brings suffering and calamity. A lion at the crow’s place brings conflict and distress; a dog brings fear of house destruction. A bull at the crow’s place brings fear of losing one’s position, and a donkey there brings loss of wealth and defeat. An elephant at the crow’s place brings wealth and fame, and a crow at its own place foretells travel to foreign lands and similar events. At this point, Bhairava spoke to Devi: “O Devi, let me explain the victory of the wind, the signs of victory in foreign lands, and the four auspicious powers known as wind, fire, water, and Indra. The wind, when found on either the left or right, becomes abundant; fire moves upward, and Varuna, the water, is below. Mahendra, or Indra, is situated in the middle; in the bright fortnight, he is on the left, and in the dark fortnight, he is on the right. The rising lasts for three days. If, from the first lunar day onward, the order is reversed, decline will come. When the rising follows the sun’s path and the moon sets, qualities increase; otherwise, obstacles arise. Sixteen transitions occur, both by day and by night. When the wind changes at the midpoint of a half-watch, loss of health is to be expected, for the wind moves among all beings. When the wind is in the right nostril, eating and sexual union are favorable, and one armed with a sword will win in battle, conquering both enemies and desires. Movement to the left is best, auspicious in all undertakings; when the wind blows there, the result is beautiful and fortunate. In the positions of Mahendra, Varuna, and Vata, there is no fault. When the wind moves to the right, there is drought; when to the left, there is rain.” Then Dhanvantari spoke: “I will explain the Ayurvedic science of horses and their characteristics for all purposes. Horses with a crow’s beak, black tongue, tree-like mouth, or hot palate; those with fierce faces, few teeth, horned, with sparse teeth; single-testicled, born with testicles, with a covering, two-hooved, or with teats; those with cat’s feet, tiger-like form, resembling the diseased, dwarfs, cat-like, or with brown eyes—such horses with these faults should be rejected. The best horse is of the Turushka breed, the middle one measures five hands, and the smallest is three hands. Horses that are not well-formed, those with short ears or a mottled appearance, are not weak but instead live long. For protection from evil influences, one should worship and make offerings using neem leaves, guggul, mustard oil, and clarified butter.” Thus, with reverence, the ancient wisdom was revealed, guiding seekers through omens, signs, and the subtle language of the world.