Vivah Ratna (Khemankar)

Shree Raghunath Sanskrit Research Institute Library,

Jammu

No. 855 - Gha

Title A Brief Compendium on the Jewel of Marriage original: "Vivāha Ratna Saṃkṣepaḥ"

Author Kshemankara

Extent 2 refers to the number of leaves or folios in this specific entry Age 1882 This likely refers to the Vikrama Samvat year 1882, which corresponds to approximately 1825–1826 CE

Subject Astrology—Complete original: "Jyotiṣam—Sampūrṇam"

Six (6), the Fourth (4), the Serpents (8), the Flavors (6), the Directions (10), the Vasu-deities (8), the Kings (16), the Crows (20), the Eyes (2), the Sun (12), the Ages (4), and the Arms (2)—these lunar days are known as the "Burned" days. In Vedic astrology, "Burned" (Dagdha) days are specific dates in the lunar month considered "scorched" or ruined by the day of the week they fall on, making them highly inauspicious for starting new ventures like marriage. The numbers represent the Tithis (lunar dates). (7) Thus concludes the section on the Burned Days. (8)

Regarding the rising signs at mid-day or at night, some authorities say one thing, others another. 7, 8 Mars is particularly inauspicious when positioned near the evening twilight. The order of the zodiac signs—Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo, Sagittarius, Aries, Gemini, and so on—should be understood in their proper sequence. (19)

Thus, for the rising signs at twilight and during the night, if the Moon is in the 3rd, 6th, 9th, or 12th astrological houses, it is called the "Cow-dust" period. original: "Godhūli-vela." This is the time of sunset when cows return from the fields, kicking up dust. While often considered a "safety" time for weddings when no other auspicious moment can be found, certain planetary placements can still render it unfavorable.