॥ On the Auspicious and Inauspicious Lunar Days ॥

The thirteenth, the sixth, the new moon, the sixth again, and the first day of the lunar fortnight Pratipada are the paths to be observed. One should act according to the specific planetary influences of Saturn and others, performing rituals across these three lunar days. 2 The thirteenth and the tenth are considered auspicious. Regarding the three lunar days, the second, the ninth, and the eighth—along with the third and seventh—are auspicious for various undertakings. 3 The third day? for women or for those seeking prosperity; the new moon (the 15th) should be entered with care. From the ninth day, one should avoid certain actions. If a man acts when the planets are angry, he faces the consequences. One who desires the fruits of the worlds should follow the lunar days. Where the "Head and Skull" referring to specific astronomical yogas or inauspicious alignments reside, one must avoid travel. It is said that the seventh day...

During the night, the first day of the fortnight brings prosperity. In the months of Pausha and Ashvin, one should observe the lunar days carefully. The text lists specific months: Pausha (Dec/Jan) and Ashvin (Sept/Oct). The lunar days are divided and analyzed. Where the lunar day aligns with a specific pair of days, the wise do not speak of destruction. If the Moon is favorable during the three lunar days, there is no fault.

In the absence of these, success is found on the second day. The beginning of the eras Yugadi or the ninth day are measured. The thirteenth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada Aug/Sept and the fifteenth day are noted. On the ninth and twelfth of the month of Magha Jan/Feb, and the third of Bhadrapada, and the third for the ancestors Pitri-tarpana. In the month of Ashwayuja Ashvin, the new moon (the 30th day). The eleventh of Pausha, the tenth of the dark fortnight, and the seventh of Madhava Vaishakha, April/May. The eighth of the dark fortnight, the full moon of Ashadha June/July, and Kartika Oct/Nov are not to be struck. The fifteenth of the bright fortnight of Phalguna Feb/March, and in Chaitra March/April, the full moon of Jyeshtha May/June... 3 Mandundari.