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expressed, I was convinced that it was 'Chhando-darśana.' I took down what emerged from his lips; the result is 'Chhando-darśana.'
On account of my affection for my dear disciple and in accordance with the well-known Sanskrit saying, " valuable words even from children are worthy of note", and also on account of my deep respect for Vedic revelation, I myself wrote out the commentary called ' Anvaya-bhashya.'
Some of the Mantras which came out of Daivarăta's lips could not be taken down on account of the speed with which they came; some were not distinct enough; some of the Mantras were only half or quarter. All such Mantras have been discarded. Only those Mantras which were complete, clearly audible, and which could be taken down in full have been compiled and commentary has been written by me for their elucidation. Similarly, the Saktas and Mantras and Anuvākas have been arranged in logical order according to Devatas involved, and commentary written accordingly.
Herebelow is Daivarāta's horoscope as drawn by me:
The Birth of Śri Daivarāta Maharshi
Rahu 10
Jupiter 1 Moon 12
RASI
Venus 3
Lagna 2
Sun 7 Mercury 2
Ketu 4
Mars 1
Saturn 1
Born on 4th January 1892 at 14 Hrs. 36 Mts. ( 36 Gl. 30 V. Gl.) Salivahana Saka 1813 Khara Samvatsara Pushya Suddha Panchami Monday on the 22nd day of Dhanus Måsa (as per Grahalāghava ) or on 26th day of Dhanus Måsa ( as per Raivata Paksha ). Sun: 8-21-17
Venus: 9-17-20 Moon: 10-19-25
Saturn: 5-07-46 Mars: 6-24-50
Rahu: 1-1-31 Mercury : 8-07-47
Ketu: 7-1 -31 Jupiter: 10-21-33
