A Bouquet of Auspicious Timings

Under the constellations of Shravana, Chitra, and Shatabhisha, it is considered an auspicious time for entering the service of a master. 9
This concludes the timing for wearing garments and entering service.

Under the stars Bharani, Krittika, Anuradha original: "mitra", Mrigashira, Magha, Hasta, the Uttara triad Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, and Uttara Bhadrapada, and Punarvasu original: "aditi", one should awaken and partake in the enjoyment of fine beds and seating on Thursdays original: "gurubhe," the day of Jupiter. 10
This concludes the section on the enjoyment of beds and seating.

For the luster of the eyes, daily prayers, and ancestral rites, the stars Anuradha, the Uttara triad, Hasta, Shatabhisha, and Magha are recommended. This is the time for the ritual application of eye-salve original: "añjana" and daily devotions to the ancestors. 11
This concludes the commencement of applying eye-salve and similar grooming.

For the performance of religious deeds original: "dharmakriyā", the stars Anuradha, Magha, Chitra, Krittika, Swati, Punarvasu, Hasta, Ashwini, and Pushya are praised on Wednesdays original: "saumyapradine" by those wise in the movements of time. 13
This concludes the section on religious acts.

Under Jyeshtha, Ashlesha, and Rohini, one should undertake the commencement of building a boat. Success and prosperity follow when this work begins on a Sunday original: "bhānuvāra". 14
This concludes the commencement of boat building.

The stars Dhanishtha, Ashwini, Pushya, the Purva triad Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha, and Purva Bhadrapada, and Mrigashira are excellent for maritime travel. Travel by boat is also auspicious under Anuradha and Hasta. For the work of making treaties or joining materials original: "sandhi-karma", one should act on a Monday original: "vidhu-vāsare" under Magha, Anuradha, or Pushya. 15
This concludes travel by boat and the making of treaties.

Under Pushya, Hasta, Ashwini, Vishakha, and Mrigashira, it is highly recommended to begin the study of crafts and mechanical arts original: "shilpa-vidyā", especially on Sundays original: "ādityavāre". The stars Shravana and Krittika are also favorable for the manifestation of skill in these arts. 16
This concludes the commencement of the mechanical arts.

One should avoid the fourteenth and eighth lunar days, as well as the period of Vishti an inauspicious astrological timing, for purification rituals. However, for the cleansing of pollution following a birth original: "sūtaka", the star Punarvasu is considered favorable for the wise to perform such rites. 17
This concludes the purification after childbirth.

Under Mrigashira, Hasta, Ashwini, Swati, Pushya, the Uttara triad, Magha, Mula, and Ashlesha...