Exposition on Auspicious Moments

Of the drumoriginal: "dundoh"; likely a shorthand or a specific ritual reference. One should avoid [rituals] thereafter. Thus, in the HarihudaA specific astrological system or regional calculation method system, twenty-eight days [are noted]. 18 When Jupiter is in the signs of trine, the house of the wife, wealth, or gain, and is in accelerated motionoriginal: "atichara"; when a planet moves faster than its average speed into a subsequent zodiac sign or retrograde...

Thalikely a section marker In the natural state... in the Ascendantoriginal: "Lagna"; the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon for the sake of welfare, or in the fourth houseoriginal: "patala"; the 'bottom' of the chart representing the home and happiness... 20 When Jupiter reaches its own house but oversteps it, the girl should be avoided there; [otherwise] there is no happiness, devotion, or love in pleasure. 21 When Jupiter (the Giver of Life) enters accelerated motion and exits the sign, even a year of a King is unfit for all sacred rituals. 22

One should carefully avoid Jupiter when it is situated in Leo or Capricorn. Even if one attains wealth, one should not hold a household festival during such a time. 23 If Jupiter is in the seventh house or situated in the same sign [as the sun or moon], marriage makes a woman a widow or leads to death. 24 The Yavanasoriginal: "Yavana"; historical term for Greeks or foreigners, often cited as authorities in Indian astrology say that if Jupiter is [afflicted] in the sign, it leads to the separation of the young woman...

3 ...the number of the lords is twenty-five. 25 Just as with the solar [calculations], marriage and vows should be performed according to Jupiter’s strength; otherwise, the purpose is not achieved. 26 When Jupiter is in its sign of debilitation, or in the states of "childhood" or "old age," one must avoid: renunciation (Sannyasa), taking vows, sacrificial rituals, initiation (Diksha), the sacred thread ceremony (Maunji), the marriage of women, and the consecration of an icon of Lord Vasudeva. These must be avoided with great effort when Jupiter is in the signs of Capricorn or Leo. 27

For thirteen days... in all Ascendants... during a partial eclipse, [rituals are prohibited] for two days. 28 When a total eclipse is reached, one should avoid three days; if it is a partial eclipse, one day should be avoided. 29 If an eclipse occurs at sunset or sunrise, or during the three periods of twilight, one should avoid rituals for three days. 30 One should abandon one night for a lunar eclipse and seven days for a solar eclipse; otherwise, it is a betrayal of the vow. 31 ...one day when the planets are moving.

Va When an earthquake occurs, eight [days or hours?] in the middle should be avoided. 32 From the fall of a meteor or the appearance of smoke in the sky, avoid five days. After a lightning strike, avoid all rituals for one day. 33 One should avoid auspicious ceremonies... when malefic planets are present. They say this leads to disease and passion for the girl. 34 From the birth and the birth-ascendant, one should calculate the eighth house; its lord...