The Bouquet of Auspicious Moments

M. original: "Ma." Likely an abbreviation for muhurta, referring to the calculation of auspicious time.
In the three Uttara constellations and in Revati; [7] The "three Uttaras" are Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, and Uttara Bhadrapada. These are considered "fixed" stars, ideal for permanent actions like naming.
Dh. original: "Dha." Likely an abbreviation for the constellation Dhanishtha or for dhana (wealth).
In Ashvini and in Hasta; [7]
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In Punarvasu and the triad of Shravana; [7] original: "Shravana-trike." This refers to the group of three constellations: Shravana, Dhanishta, and Shatabhisha.
The Naming Ceremony [should be performed] in a prescribed location. [10]
Thus ends the Naming
Ceremony. term: Namakarma The formal ceremony where a child is given their name, usually performed on the 10th or 12th day after birth, following the period of initial postpartum impurity.
In Hasta, the three Uttaras, Mrigashira,
and Mula; [7]
In Shravana, Svati,
and Punarvasu;
[Perform the rite] while the Sun is shining brightly; This suggests the ritual should take place during the day, specifically on a Sunday (the Day of the Sun).
for [the putting on of] garments or for [boarding] a vehicle. original: "vastra" (clothing) and "vimana" (here meaning a palanquin or carriage). This refers to the Vastradharana ritual, the first time a child is dressed in formal clothes rather than just swaddled.