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 This likely refers to the number of folios (leaves) in this manuscript fragment. Age 1882 This refers to the year 1882 in the Vikrama Samvat calendar, 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) derived from traditional Sanskrit numerical metaphors. (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, In this context, specific planetary placements are analyzed to determine the suitability of a wedding time....