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CHARACTERISTICS AND RESULTS OF SEVEN SVARS
260. (5) There are said to be seven characteristics (based on the results or fruits) of these seven svars (musical notes). They are as follows
(1) A person with Shadj svar (musical note) easily gains his livelihood. His efforts are never wasted. He is endowed with cattle, sons and grandsons, etc., and enjoys company of good friends. He is popular among women. (32)
(2) A person with Rishabh svar (musical note) is endowed with majesty and splendour. He gains the status of a commander (or other such high position) and means of pleasure and comfort including wealth and grains, apparels, perfumes, ornaments, woman, furniture, etc. (33)
(3) A person with Gandhar svar (musical note) is endowed with affluence. He is fond of performing musical recitals and gets recognition as accomplished musician. He is an upright person or a poet. He is wise, clever, and scholarly. (34)
(4) A person with Madhyam svar (musical note) is a happy-go-lucky man. He eats, drinks, and lives according to his taste and also offers such facilities to others. He is an altruistic person. (35)
(5) A person with Pancham svar (musical note) is a king (lord of the land), a brave individual, an acquirer and collector of things, and a leader of men. (36)
(6) A person with Dhaivat svar (musical note) is quarrelsome, hunter of birds, killer and catcher of animals, and a killer of pigs and fish. (37)
(7) A person with Nishad svar (musical note) is chandal (keeper of cremation ground), butcher, boxer, cowslaughterer, thief and indulges in other such sinful and despicable activities. (38) स्वर-मण्डल प्रकरण
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The Discussion on Svar
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