1-3. Maitreya said. O Venerable Sage! You have acquainted me with effects, experienced by men and women in a number of ways. According to Shastras, the soul of a person does not rest in peace after his death, if he is not blessed with a son. What sin does a person commit to remain without a son? And what are the remedial measures to be adopted by him to get a son? Kindly enlighten me about this.

4. Maharishi Parasara replied. I will now tell you, whatever Lord Shiva told Goddess Parvati in this respect.

5. Goddess Parvati said to Lord Shiva. O my Lord! What is the sin, which causes destruction of children amongst men. Please tell me, what are the Yogas for such an effect and what are the remedial measures to protect the children?

6. Lord Shiva replied: O Devi! You have asked a very relevant question. Now I will tell you the Yogas for loss of children and the requisite remedial measures.

7. A person will be without a son, if Guru, the Lord of Lagn and the Lord of the 5^th are all devoid of strength.

8. The same will happen, if Surya, Mangal, Rahu and Sani, endowed with strength, be in the 5^th and the significator for children, namely Guru and Lord of the 5^th etc. be bereft of strength.