Ominous cries occurring in the direction, rising sign, Muhūrtas and places appropriate to fire and when the Sun is dīpta (malefic) point to injury by fire. Ominous cries of a malefic character occurring in thorns and leafless creepers when the karaṇa at the time is Bhadra and when the rising sign is either Capricorn or Aquarius, point to thieves.