Page 8

Astronomy / Astrology Section 8-4

On the eighth day [following the onset of the menses], the wife should indeed look upon her own husband as the desired object. ॥ 94 ॥ In the auspicious days and lunar dates original: "tithau" of the month of Chaitra Chaitra: The first month of the Hindu lunar calendar (March–April)., when the planets are positioned in the Kendra Kendra: The 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses of a birth chart, considered the "pillars" of strength for any activity. or when they are joined with other planets, or even when malefic planets are present. ॥ 95 ॥

When the hostile houses The text lists "Ripu" (enemy) as the 12th and 8th houses, which are generally considered unfavorable in astrology. 12 and 8 are occupied, then on the seventh day, the wife should approach [the husband]. 95
Regarding the ritual for conception original: "Garbhadhana", due to the ignorance or smallness of the age [of the girl], the nights should be calculated from the previous day of the Shraddha Shraddha: A ritual performed in honor of ancestors; sexual activity is traditionally restricted during these times.. On a day marked by the star Nirriti original: "nikṛtibhe"; refers to the Nakshatra Mula, often associated with destruction or deep roots., or earlier...
॥ Regarding Conception 98 ॥
In this matter, having considered the group of stars original: "Gana" and Nirriti, one should cross over to Pushya Pushya: One of the most auspicious lunar mansions for starting any positive work.. This should be performed on the days of the Sun (Sunday), Mars (Tuesday), or Jupiter (Thursday) original: "Ravi, Kuja, Guru vāre", and during the month of the ruling planet on an auspicious lunar date. For a man, this should be done when the angular houses 1, 4, 7, 10 and the 11th house are occupied by beneficial planets. ॥ 99 ॥ The masters of the months are Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter original: "Sita, Kan-nya-inya"... from the Moon and Rahu... for the sake of the refinement Samskara of the womb. In these actions, the strength of the husband is primary. ॥ 99 ॥

When the pregnancy is clearly manifest, in the third month, the Pumsavana Pumsavana: A ritual performed during pregnancy to ensure the health of the fetus and, historically, to pray for a male child. should take place. If the pregnancy is manifest in the third month, one should not perform it in the ninth month. ॥ 99 ॥ The Simantonnayana Simantonnayana: The "parting of the hair" ritual, performed for the mental well-being of the expectant mother. should occur in the designated month of the first pregnancy. Or one should perform it in the ninth month, or likewise at the time of the release of the womb i.e., just before birth. ॥ 100 ॥ The Ritual of Pumsavana.

The Jatakarma Jatakarma: The birth ceremony performed immediately after a child is born, involving the tasting of honey and ghee. and other life-cycle rituals should be performed on auspicious days that are not void dates Rikta-tithi: "Empty" lunar dates (4th, 9th, and 14th) usually avoided for new beginnings., and under the influence of lunar mansions that are fixed, moveable, or sharp in nature. ॥ 101 ॥ Regarding the Birth Rites.