A Bouquet of Auspicious Timings

On the Planting of Trees and Greenery

Under the constellations of Hasta original: "kara", Rohini original: "brāhma", Anuradha original: "maitra", and Ashwini original: "vittva", one should carry out the planting of trees original: "vṛkṣādiropaṇam" and other vegetation.

On the Consecration of Reservoirs

For the consecration of divine groves and water reservoirs original: "devāramajālāśayapratiṣṭhā", the three stars beginning with Shravana Shravana, Dhanishtha, and Shatabhisha are favorable, provided the day is not a Tuesday original: "vibhaumavore". Rituals involving sacrifices and the presiding deities should be performed under Revati.

On Pacification Rituals

The establishment of peace pacification rituals to offset bad omens or planetary alignments; original: "śāntisthāpanam" is commanded under the Uttara triad Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, and Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati, Rohini, and Anuradha. In the month of Phalguna February–March, under the influence of Shravana, these rites are particularly effective.

On Sickness and Ritual Bathing

Regarding the knowledge of sickness and death original: "rogi-mṛtyu-jñāne": one should be wary of Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays original: "bhau-ma-mande-bhānuvāre", as these days are considered unfavorable for the ailing.

To ensure the recovery of a sick person original: "śānti-rogi-snānam" and their return to health, a ritual bath should be taken under Magha, the Uttara triad, Rohini, Ashlesha original: "bhujaga", Pushya, Punarvasu, and Swati. One must avoid the "empty" lunar days original: "riktā-mahīne"; referring to the 4th, 9th, and 14th days of the lunar fortnight which are considered hollow or unlucky.

On the Administration of Medicine

The application of medical treatments original: "bhaiṣajyakarma" is most excellent under the stars Ashwini, Shravana, Mula, Punarvasu original: "aditi", Swati, Mrigashira, and Pushya.

For medical procedures involving purgatives and emetics treatments meant to induce vomiting or cleansing of the bowels; original: "vireka-vāntir", the days of Mercury Wednesday and Saturn Saturday are suitable, while Tuesdays should be avoided. These treatments are best performed under Mrigashira, Anuradha, Pushya, Shatabhisha, Hasta, and Shravana.

On Bathing after a Snake Bite

Regarding bathing after a snake bite original: "sarpadaṃṣṭrasnānam": the stars Mula, Magha, Vishakha, Krittika, Bharani, and Ashlesha original: "bhujaga" are significant. Ritual cleansing also pertains to Rohini, the Uttara triad, Ashlesha, and Krittika. 35