Folio 3

The Rites of Feeding and Tonsure

Thus ends the ritual of the First Feeding of Solid Food original: "annaprāśanam".

The ritual of Shaving the Head original: "kṣauram" and the Piercing of the Ears original: "karṇavedha" are highly auspicious when performed under the stars of Pushya, the three "Later" stars Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, and Uttara Bhadrapada, Mrigashira, Jyeshtha, Ashwini, and Anuradha. ॥ 10 ॥ These acts should be performed on days governed by the Moon, Mercury, or Venus, according to the specific lunar mansions and the dental rites original: "dantakarma"; likely referring to the timing of the first teeth appearing.

After the child has bathed, eaten, been anointed, and beautifully decorated, and after the travelers likely referring to visiting family or priests have arrived and the stars are in an auspicious position: Shaving should not be performed at night, during the twilight hours original: "sandhyā", on "Empty" days Rikta: The 4th, 9th, and 14th days of the lunar fortnight, considered hollow or unlucky for new beginnings., or during a transition period original: "parva"; such as a new or full moon. ॥ 9 ॥ It is favorable on "Truthful" days original: "satye dine". ॥ 11 ॥

When the star Chitra is low and the ascendant is rising, it is the time for the release of the hair original: "dhamaokṣaṇe". For a Priest original: "vipra", the Shaving may occur in the seventh month or year; for a King original: "rāja", it is likewise prescribed. ॥ 12 ॥ For those of the royal class original: "nṛpāṇāṃ", it may be performed in the fifth or seventh year. The Shaving should never be performed under the "Steady" stars, Anuradha, Krittika, or Magha. ॥ 13 ॥

It should take place in the third or fourth year, or in the direction of the "Fire" Southeast. One should avoid the time when the sun moves southward and avoid the "Impure" stars. ॥ 14 ॥ All planets are auspicious if Mars is well-placed and Saturn is weak. If the Moon has passed its prime, the influence of Mercury and Venus brings good fortune. ॥ 15 ॥

In the appropriate signs and divisions... original: "svagatapratrikāṇa". When the planets are in their proper houses, the act of Shaving is recommended under the influence of the "Beneficent" Shubha-graha: Auspicious planets like Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury. planets. It bestows many blessings. ॥ 16 ॥

When the child is more than six months old, the Shaving should not be done if the mother is pregnant again original: "guruviṇīstano", except in specific sequences that are considered favorable. ॥ 19 ॥