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Rites of Childhood and Purification

Death original: "mṛtiḥ"; refers here to an inauspicious astrological timing known as Mrityu Yoga is indicated under the three stars of Anuradha original: "maitreya", Swati, and Pushya, especially if these fall on a Tuesday original: "akuje". For the knowledge of the ritual bath, the first feeding of solids, and other rites...

The Ritual Bath of the Virtuous Wife original: "satisnane"; refers to the purifying bath taken by a woman after her menstrual period or after childbirth
In the month of Jyeshtha, this is always considered excellent when the moon is rising and the remaining planets are well-disposed. For the mother and others, these rites should be performed in the fifth month. ॥ 23 ॥
When the planets are in the sixth or eighth houses, or in the ascendant, one should observe the strength of the planets. In the "Swift" Kshipra: A category of Nakshatras (stars) that are 'light and swift,' considered good for activities requiring speed or short duration. stars, there is success, and the star Ashwini is particularly transformative. ॥ 24 ॥
Regarding the results of the birth: the day of the week should be observed, and the ascendant original: "lagna" should be free from the gaze of malefic planets, ideally being "Soft" Mridu: 'Soft' or 'Gentle' Nakshatras, favorable for fine arts, ceremonies, and making friends. or "Movable" Chara: 'Movable' Nakshatras, favorable for journeys and things meant to change.. Under the star Revati, provided it is free from cruel planets... 5
The ninth, seventh, and second houses... the quadrants original: "kendra"... 2- Benefic... 105

In the eighth hour... 8
Shiksha: Literally 'instruction' or 'education,' referring here to the beginning of a child's learning.: Before the appearance of teeth, the Ear-piercing Ceremony Karnavedha: One of the sixteen traditional sacraments, where a child's ears are pierced to facilitate the flow of spiritual energy and for health. is highly commended. It should be performed for girls in even years and for boys in odd years from birth. 8-8

Ear-piercing Ceremony Karnavedha
For the First Feeding of Solids Annaprashana: The ritual where a child is given solid food, usually rice, for the first time., it should be performed in the sixth month for boys and the fifth month for girls. It should not be performed on "Empty" days original: "rikta"; the 4th, 9th, and 14th lunar days, considered hollow or inauspicious for new beginnings or under the influence of cruel planets. It should be done under Soft, Swift, Movable, or "Fixed" Dhruva: 'Fixed' or 'Permanent' Nakshatras, favorable for things meant to last, like buildings or planting. stars. 9-
When the planets are situated in the quadrants or trines, there is nourishment and strength... even if the stars are otherwise... 108

A bath should be taken under the influence of the son of the Moon (Mercury). 2- The virtuous woman gains long life when the gods gaze upon her. Journeys should not be undertaken when the Sun or Saturn is in the eighth house from the Moon. 104