Compendium of Auspicious Moments original: "Muṃ. Saṃ." Short for Muhūrta Saṃgraha. Re. original: "re." Likely a scribal shorthand or shelf mark. 1

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Om! Salutations to the Remover of Obstacles. Om! Salutations to the Embodiment of Compassion, Ganesha.

I bow to the two lotus-feet of the Lord, the remembrance of which bestows the joy of knowledge. Daily worship of these feet causes all misfortunes to perish. 1

The Nakshatras The 27 lunar mansions of Hindu astrology. and their presiding deities are as follows: The two Ashvins (Dastra), Yama (Kala), Agni (Priyabhuk), Brahma (Vidhatri), the Moon (Shashi), Shiva (Isha), Aditi (Aditi), Jupiter (Jiva), the Serpents (Phanins), the Ancestors (Pitri), Aryaman, Bhaga, the Sun (Arka), Tvashtr, Vayu, Indra and Agni together (Indragni), Mitra, Indra, the Spirits of the Night (Nishacharin), the Waters (Vari), the Universal Gods (Vishve), Brahma (Vedhas), Vishnu (Abja), the Vasus, Varuna (Toyatman), Aja-Ekapada, Ahir-Budhnya, and Pushan. 2
This verse lists the ruling deity for each of the 27 or 28 constellations, which is essential for determining the "flavor" or power of a specific day.

Thus ends the section on the Deities of the Constellations.

One should avoid the following times for activities involving wealth: the Vyatipata and Vaidhriti specifically calculated inauspicious astrological yogas, the half-day of Bhadra, the Tithis lunar days known as "Dagda" (burnt) or "Vinasha" (destruction), during an eclipse, or when a planet is defeated in planetary war. One should also avoid the transition of the sun between signs (Sankranti), the intercalary month (Adhimasa), the month of Kartika (Urja), Tuesday, and the "empty" lunar days (Rikta). 3

In the yoga of Vishkambha, one should avoid the first two Ghatikas a unit of time equal to 24 minutes. For the yogas of Vyaghata and Shula, avoid nine and five ghatikas respectively. In times of fear, or during the "Hutyestigad" group, the wise person remains steady. 4

The combinations known as Siddha Yoga (Success) and Mrityu-Siddha Yoga (Death-Success) are formed when certain days of the week align with specific constellations, such as Hasta, Mrigashira, Ashvini, Anuradha, Pushya, Revati, Rohini, or Punarvasu. These are considered auspicious for various undertakings. 5

Thus ends the section on Siddha Yogas and Mrityu-Siddha Yogas.

The ritual bath for a woman after her menstrual period (Rajasvala Snana) should be performed under the constellations of Jyeshtha, Anuradha, Hasta, Rohini, Svati, Magha, or the "Uttara" stars (Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada), and on auspicious weekdays. 6

Thus ends the ritual for the bath after menstruation.

The rituals of Pumsavana a rite performed for the health and strength of the fetus and Simantonnayana the "hair-parting" ceremony for the mother’s well-being should be performed on Sundays, Thursdays, or Tuesdays, under the constellations of Hasta, Mula, or Pushya, while avoiding inauspicious lunar days, specifically in the even-numbered months such as the sixth or eighth month of pregnancy. 7

Thus ends the ritual for Pumsavana and Simantonnayana.

A woman who has recently given birth should take her first ritual bath (Prasutika Snana) under the constellations of Hasta, Ashvini, the three Uttaras, Rohini, Mrigashira, Anuradha, or Shravana. This should be done on a Thursday, Sunday, or Tuesday, while avoiding the eighth lunar day and the day of Lord Vishnu (Ekadashi). 8

Thus ends the ritual for the bath after childbirth.

Regarding travel, a wise person should set out under the constellations of Mrigashira or Revati...