Brhat Jātaka (by Varāhamihira, 6th century CE) gives twelve concise descriptions of the native according to the sign rising as Lagna. These are lagna‑lakṣaṇas — physical form, temperament, and basic disposition. These verses are from Chapter 1 of Brhat Jātaka, Chapter 1 — “Lagna‑lakṣaṇa”, where Varāhamihira gives one‑line lakṣaṇas for each rising sign. They are not elaborate psychological profiles — only essential physical/temperamental traits.
Lagna in the 12 Signs according to Brhat Jātaka
1. Meṣa Lagna (Aries) : Sanskrit: “Meṣodayaḥ kṛśaśirāḥ kṣataśarīraḥ krodhano bhaved.” Meaning: Lean head, body marked by wounds or scars, quick‑tempered, impulsive, courageous.
2. Vṛṣabha Lagna (Taurus) : Sanskrit: “Vṛṣabhe śubhalakṣaṇaḥ sthiracittaḥ śubhanāyakaḥ.” Meaning: Handsome features, steady mind, pleasant disposition, fond of comfort and stability.
3. Mithuna Lagna (Gemini) : Sanskrit: “Mithune bahuvādī syāt kṛśadehaḥ śucivṛttimān.” Meaning: Talkative, thin body, clean habits, intelligent, skilful in speech.
4. Karka Lagna (Cancer) : Sanskrit: “Karke bhaved dīrghadehaḥ śaṅkī bhītātmako naraḥ.” Meaning: Tallish body, timid or cautious nature, emotional, easily affected.
5. Siṃha Lagna (Leo) : Sanskrit: “Siṃhe śūras tu dīrghāṅgaḥ krūrātmā bhūpaśīlavān.” Meaning: Brave, long‑limbed, somewhat harsh or authoritative, kingly temperament.
6. Kanyā Lagna (Virgo) : Sanskrit: “Kanyāyāṃ kṛśadehaḥ syāt śucir dākṣya‑samānvitaḥ.” Meaning: Slender body, clean, efficient, skilful, analytical.
7. Tulā Lagna (Libra) : Sanskrit: “Tulāyāṃ madhurātmā syāt śubhalakṣaṇa‑saṃyutaḥ.” Meaning: Pleasant nature, attractive features, balanced, diplomatic.
8. Vṛścika Lagna (Scorpio) : Sanskrit: “Vṛścike krūracittaḥ syāt kṛśadehaḥ kṣata‑saṃyutaḥ.” Meaning: Harsh or intense temperament, lean body, prone to injuries, secretive.
9. Dhanu Lagna (Sagittarius) : Sanskrit: “Dhanau dīrghāṅga‑śūraś ca satyavādī jitendriyaḥ.” Meaning: Tall, brave, truthful, self‑controlled, philosophical.
10. Makara Lagna (Capricorn) : Sanskrit: “Makare kṛśadehaḥ syāt dharmātmā vyavasāyavān.” Meaning: Thin body, righteous, industrious, patient, hardworking.
11. Kumbha Lagna (Aquarius) : Sanskrit: “Kumbhe dīrghāṅgaḥ śucir dhīmān nīca‑saṅga‑vivarjitaḥ.” Meaning: Tall, clean, intelligent, avoids low company, independent.
12. Mīna Lagna (Pisces) : Sanskrit: “Mīne dayāluḥ śucir dīrghadehaḥ satyavādī ca.” Meaning: Compassionate, pure‑minded, tallish body, truthful, gentle, spiritual.
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