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had a good deal of practical executive ability, was able to do work hard, and accomplish much. He had a sense of authority; was able to direct and control others; and was fitted for all posts of responsibility He was able to lift up His soul in the world.
The rise of Mars takes place after the completion of the age of 28. Therefore, He became free from worldly pursuits during his twenty-eighth year, and took Diksā Initiation during his thirtieth year, as he was persuaded by his brother King Nandivardhana asia to remain two years more as a house-holder.
THE ASCENDENT OR RISING SIGN
Capricorn ( Makara Rasi मकर राशि ) was rising at the moment of birth of Śramana Bhagavan Mahavira. He had, therefore, a quiet, steady, and persevering, patient, enduring, and tactful disposition. He had much practical executive ability, was & steady, useful worker, and carried out faithfully all the works he undertook. He had much seif-control and strength of will, and pursued His ends persistently in the face of many
obstacles.
He believed in justice, caution, and prudence, and always thought well before he acted. He was self-possessed, and ordered, directed, and managed his disciples very efficiently and He was always loved and respected by them. He possessed reserve and restraint He had a quiet persistent and a steadfast determination that enabled him to do every thing that He set bi mind on Caution and prudence always marked His actions and policy, but when a course was decided upon He was very persistent. He had a good sense of ways and means, and was apt in the use of them. His affections were sincere but frequently subject to change, inclination.
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