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In the months numbered by the lands 10, the mountains 7, the earth 1, the eyes 2, the ripening 6 or 11, the eight 8, and the nine 9, the Tithis lunar days starting from the first are known as "Void" original: "Shunya" when they occur in the specific Paksha fortnight of the moon. In the sequence of fifteen, these are known to be particularly harsh from the second day onwards.

9 || The month of Pausha typically December–January is considered "Void" in some regions. One should avoid performing auspicious works original: "Shubhakarya" during this time, especially marriages. || 10 ||

Regarding the portions of the day original: "Praharas" and the divisions belonging to the sons of the Hindus, the wind moves in conjunction with the fixed Tithis. This is written in the sequence of the planets, where the face of the smoke is seen. || 11 ||

From the Moon, the sages 7 and others, the earth and the makers... from the Moon-born the planet Mercury, there are the "Great Thorns" original: "Mahakantaka", the cruel ones, and the fifth lord is the Parigha an inauspicious astrological period. For the son of Venus the planet Venus, the two and the thirteen are noted; for the son of the Sun the planet Saturn, the scholars recall the "broken portion." || 12 || From the solar Rashi zodiac sign, the transit of the Sun is calculated. 9

The Moon's end is to be known as the limit; the Savana a civil month consists of thirty days, beginning with the bright fortnight. From the circle of the Nakshatras lunar mansions and zodiac signs, the months are divided. One should personally abandon the flow of time original: "Nadis" in the two cycles.

5 || The Sun bestows stability in the transitions known as Vishnupada. There are four Shadashitimukha an eighty-six-faced division transits. The Sankrantis solar transits occur when the Sun enters Aries, Capricorn, Libra, and Cancer; these are known respectively as the northern and southern paths Solstices and the equinoxes original: "Vishuva". || 51 ||

One should avoid original: "Tyaje" the six days before and after the Vishnupada and the Ayana Solstice transits. For auspicious actions, one should especially avoid the day of the Equinox and the half-day surrounding it. || 52 ||

In the twelve solar months, other transitions are known by the name Pahana. The rise of Jupiter and the Sun is calculated twice by the wise. || 53 ||

When the end of the year arrives, one should avoid the final five days, and also the three days at the beginning of the new year. For those seeking peace, the scholars say to avoid the latter fortnight. When the Sun is eclipsed original: "Uparagata", the life-force of the lord of the day is as if departed. || 54 ||

Gradually, in the bright fortnight, the Tithis joined with the eyes 2 are identified...