The Bouquet of Auspicious Moments

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[Under the stars of] Mrigashira, Revati, and Punarvasu; original: "mṛga-revatīṣu punarvasau" — these are specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras) deemed favorable for the ceremony.
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The three Uttaras The "three Uttaras" refer to Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, and Uttara Bhadrapada. and Chitra—these seven [stars] || 2 ||
The ear-piercing should be performed. madareya?
It should be done... [avoiding] the eighth sign from the birth moon. Vedic astrology generally advises against performing major life events when the Moon is in the 8th house from its position at birth, as it is considered a period of vulnerability.
janivāmarāja?... In the auspicious Amsha A specific mathematical division of a zodiac sign used to fine-tune the timing of a ritual. or day...
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Also in the sixth, seventh, or eighth month [of the child's life].
Thus ends the ear-piercing ceremony. term: Karnavedha A traditional Hindu rite of passage where a child's ears are pierced. Beyond aesthetics, it is traditionally believed to open the inner ears for receiving sacred sounds and to provide acupuncture-like health benefits.
[Under the stars of] Jyeshtha,
Mrigashira, Ashvini, and Punarvasu; Pushya;
Shravana, Hasta, and Chitra should be considered...