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...are censured. One should never perform auspicious rites during Vishti Also known as Bhadra, this is a specific interval in the lunar month considered highly inauspicious for starting new projects. if one desires a long life. If an upward-facing Bhadra original: "urdhva-bhadra" is chosen, it quickly brings total destruction. However, for activities involving poison, striking with weapons, breaking things, opening [foundations], or making loud battle cries, this time brings success to men.
Brihaspati The preceptor of the gods and the planetary deity of Jupiter. states the specific watches of the day when this inauspicious time occurs:
On the 4th lunar day, it occurs in the 5th watch; on the 8th [of the bright fortnight], in the 2nd watch; on the 11th, in the 7th; on the 15th [Full Moon], in the 4th. On the 8th of the dark fortnight, it is in the 3rd watch; on the 7th, in the 3rd; and on the 10th, it resides in the 1st watch.
Regarding these watches, they occur sequentially based on the lunar deities... In these matters of time:
Apadeva A traditional authority on ritual and law. says: When the Moon is in Aries or Taurus, the "Tail of Bhadra" A short period at the very end of the inauspicious Bhadra period that is actually considered lucky. lasts for three ghatis term: ghati (a unit of time equal to 24 minutes). This follows a specific order during the bright and dark fortnights.
According to the Bhupalavallabha A classic 11th-century astrological text ("The King's Favorite").: When the Moon is in Virgo, Libra, Gemini, Capricorn, or Sagittarius, Bhadra resides in the World of the Serpents original: "Nag-loka" or the underworld.. When in Aries, Taurus, Scorpio, or [another sign], it resides in the Heavens. When in Leo, Aquarius, or Cancer, it resides in the Mortal World Earth.. The wise, who possess the three types of knowledge, say that if Bhadra is in Heaven or the Underworld, there is no fault; the danger only exists when she resides on Earth.
Vyasa The legendary sage credited with compiling the Vedas and Puranas. describes the faults regarding rituals: For the sacred thread ceremony term: upanayana (the initiation ritual for young students), the first hair-cutting, marriage, entering a new house, or departing on a journey—one should not perform these when Jupiter, the Sun, or the Moon have entered inauspicious positions.
Atapa Likely referring to the sage Atri. says: When Jupiter or Venus have set meaning they are "combust" or too close to the Sun to be seen, or when they are in their "infancy" or "old age" referring to the days immediately after or before they are hidden by the Sun's rays, or during an intercalary month original: "malimlucha"; an extra month added to the calendar to keep it in sync with the seasons, one should not perform the conclusion of vows, the beginning of fasts, or other religious observances.
Now, regarding the fault of Jupiter in Leo:
Varaha Referring to Varahamihira, the 6th-century polymath and astrologer. says: The planting of gardens, the tonsure ceremony, the sacred thread ritual, marriages, travel, the first entry of a bride into her home, and the consecration of ponds or wells—none of these should be done while Jupiter is transiting the sign of Leo.
Vatsa An ancient sage. concurs: Travel, marriage, consecration rituals, rituals for Shiva, hair-cutting, and the taking of vows...