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original: Trivata Saura Dashamanuchah; this title likely refers to a specific system of solar or astrological classification used to determine the outcomes of actions
Prosperity Ra 7...having bathed at the center of the village. || 13 || original: gramadham snate; the context is partially obscured but likely refers to a purification ritual required before commencing the works mentioned hereafter
On the weekday Vara belonging to a specific planet, any work undertaken when that planet is in its exalted or increasing state will surely attain success Siddhi. Conversely, that which is undertaken during its declining phase original: apasavyavahasya; referring to an unfavorable or retrograde-like influence will remain unaccomplished, even if one exerts great effort in its construction. || 14 ||
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are the weekdays that grant success in all auspicious Shubha activities. On Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday, however, success in one's actions is achieved only through harsh or vigorous methods. || 15 || original: Soma (Monday/Moon), Saumya (Wednesday/Mercury), Guru (Thursday/Jupiter), Shukra (Friday/Venus), Bhanu (Sunday/Sun), Bhauma (Tuesday/Mars), Shani (Saturday/Saturn)
For the dyeing of materials with lac-resin, madder, or safflower; and for the Son of Earth original: Mahisuta; an epithet for the planet Mars who rules over gold, kings, Shiva
Ra and minerals original: gaga-sunuh; literally "sons of the mountains", as well as the working of iron. || 16 || This verse associates specific materials and trades—specifically red dyes and metals like gold and iron—with the planetary influence of Mars, suggesting these activities are best performed on his day
Regarding old clothes... sage?... and on Tuesday original: Bhauma and Wednesday original: Vibudha-dina; literally 'Day of the Wise', a synonym for Mercury's day, one [should not wear] new [garments]... This is a common astrological prohibition regarding the first time one wears new clothing