The Bouquet of Auspicious Moments

...I shall describe the method of the journey. original: "yanavidhim". In this ritual context, this may refer to the "journey" of the seed or a specific ritual movement. [8]

Thus ends the Rite of Conception. term: Garbhadhana The first of the sixteen Hindu life-cycle rituals (Samskaras), performed by a couple to invite a high-minded soul to be born to them.

Right here, [I shall explain] the method for the Purification Bath of the Menstruating Woman. term: Rajasvati Snana The ritual bath taken after the menstrual cycle, signaling the start of the "Ritu" or the fertile period favorable for conception. In the lunar mansions of Anuradha original: "Anugaya", Hasta original: "Kara", Rohini, Pushya original: "Pu", Swati, Vishakha, Ashwini original: "Ashvi", Mrigashira original: "Mrigo", and the Uttaras note: The three "latter" constellations: Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, and Uttara Bhadrapada.; on an auspicious weekday and on an auspicious lunar day. [1]

Thus ends the Bath of the Menstruating Woman.

On the days of the Sun (Sunday), the Moon (Monday), and Mars (Tuesday) original: "Ravindu Bhaume"; in the lunar mansions of Hasta original: "Kara", Mula, and Pushya; [these are] declared [as the times] for the Rite for a Male Child. term: Pumsavana The second Samskara, performed during early pregnancy (usually the 2nd or 3rd month) to ensure the healthy development of the fetus and the birth of a male child, who was traditionally seen as the protector of the family lineage.