The Auspicious Timing of Ganpati

Subtract the degrees of the planets from the target position. If the remainder is excessive, one should calculate the remaining time of the night for clarity. Subtract seven, eight, or nine accordingly, based on the precise measurements of the sky. ॥ 79 ॥ In the middle of the stars, this specific distinction should be applied by the wise through skillful reasoning.

The Five-fold Period

Ga A wise person should avoid the five stars starting from Dhanishtha The "Panchaka" stars are Dhanishtha, Shatabhishak, Purva-Bhadrapada, Uttara-Bhadrapada, and Revati for certain purposes: traveling toward the Southern direction, making or repairing a bed, building a house, raising a structural pillar, cremating a corpse, and collecting grass or wood. If these acts are done during this time, their effects—and the necessity to repeat them—will be multiplied five-fold.

The Classification of Stars as Blind and Other Vision Types

De The stars are categorized as Blind, Dim-sighted, Middle-sighted, and Good-sighted. To find them, count in groups of seven starting from the star Rohini. In a Blind star original: "Andha-nakshatra", there is a gain of wealth. In a Dim-sighted star, there is slow or little gain. In a Middle-sighted star, one hears news of the object but does not attain it. In a Good-sighted star, there is no gain at all. ॥ 80 ॥

When an object is lost: if it occurs under Blind stars, the item is nearby. If under Dim-sighted, it is to the South. If under Middle-sighted, it is to the West. If under Good-sighted, the item is to the North. ॥ 81 ॥

Hu ### The Auspicious Moments of Day and Night

The fifteen Muhurtas A Muhurta is a traditional unit of time lasting approximately 48 minutes of the day are governed by these deities in order: Shiva, Hari, Mitra, the Ancestors, the Vasus, the Universal Gods, Vidhi, Indra, Indra-Agni, the Lord of Demons Nirriti, Yama, and Bhaga. These are the fifteen moments declared for the day. ॥ 83 ॥

The night moments are governed by: Rudra, Ajaikapad, Ahirbudhnya, the Ashvins, Yama, Agni, Aditi, Brihaspati, the Universal Gods, Vishnu, the Sun, and the Wind. ॥ 83 ॥ The manuscript repeats verse number 83. The length of the day and the night should be divided into fifteen parts to find the duration of each moment. Perform In this fourth part of the calculation, one should perform the prescribed tasks. ॥ 84 ॥

In the middle of the day, there is a moment known as Abhijit. Even if a multitude of astrological faults are present, it is considered auspicious to perform all types of good work during this time, with the sole exception of traveling toward the South. ॥ 85 ॥

Moments to be Avoided on specific Days of the Week

On Sunday, the moments of Aryaman and Bhaga should be avoided. On Monday, avoid the moments of the Serpent and the Demon Nirriti. On Tuesday, avoid the moments of the Ancestors and Agni. On Wednesday, avoid the moments of the Moon’s eye and the Abhijit moment. ॥ 86 ॥ On Thursday...