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This is the book of the manual of the procedure for the expansion of the Ten-Million Oblation Sacrifice, belonging to Sadashiva, the son of Dattu.

According to the measurements of the Hasta A traditional unit of measurement, approximately the length of a forearm, or a reference to the constellation Corvus, the pavilion for the sacrificial pit Kunda Mandapa has been constructed, decorated with lion motifs. Following this, on the upcoming Thursday, on the ninth lunar day Navami, the commencement of the Ten-Million Oblation Sacrifice Koti-homa will take place on the fifth day of the cycle.

Investigation into the Birth of the Sacrificial Pit

As stated in the Shanti-sara A compendium on peaceful/propitiatory rituals and the Kashyapa Samhita: "Wherever the Sun is positioned among the constellations Nakshatras, one must calculate the positions of the Fire, Venus, and Saturn, as well as the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter. The positions of the shadow-planets Rahu and Ketu are specifically indicated to determine whether the 'face' of the ritual area is auspicious or inauspicious."

Thus it should be performed, according to the sages Gada and others. This applies to rituals performed for a specific desire Kamya and for life-cycle rites Samskaras, but in certain cases? it is not an absolute rule. According to the Tantric teachings, the sages recall that if the "three-eyed" or "single-eyed" calculations are not used, it relates to the "nose" or entry point of the ritual.

Regarding the peace ritual Shanti performed during a divine sacrifice, the Vishnu Dharmottara Purana states: "Even if a cruel planet A 'malefic' planet like Mars or Saturn is positioned at the 'face' of the ritual, it may become auspicious through the proper movements. After performing the peace ritual, one should gift a cow to a family man who is observant of his duties. One should also fashion a figurine out of iron and cast it face-down."

The figurine is then treated with cow urine, honey, and other substances. G. 188 Having placed it there and observed it, the sacrifice to the constellations Nakshatra-homa is prescribed.

Furthermore, certain alignments must be avoided by any means: Mercury in the eighth house, the Moon in the fourth house, Venus in the eighth house, or Mars in a specific placement. If Rahu is in the house of Dharma the 9th house while Jupiter is present, the performance of a sacrifice under such a sky leads to the destruction of sons, wives, and wealth. The conjunction of the lunar day and the weekday must be served... text cuts off regarding the Vaidhriti yoga/alignment