बृहत्संहिता (आचार्य वराहमिहिर - स्थापत्य, खगोल, मौसम व जल विज्ञान)

Adh. XCIX. Sl. 2-3.] एकोनशततमोऽध्यायः 747 पितरोऽमावास्यायां संज्ञासदृशाश्च तैः क्रियाः कार्याः । नन्दा भद्रा विजया रिक्ता पूर्णा च तास्त्रिविधाः ॥२॥ यत्कार्यं नक्षत्रे तद्दैवत्यासु तिथिषु तत्कार्यम् । करणमुहूर्तेष्वपि तत् सिद्धिकरं देवतासदृशम् ॥३॥ Slokas 1-3. — The lords of the lunar days are in their order : Brahman, Vidhata, Vishnu, Yama, the Moon, Subrahmanya, Indra, the Vasus, Serpent, Dharma, Rudra, Aditya, Manmatha, Kali and the Visvedevas ; those of the New Moon are the Manes. Functions ap- propriate to the deities must be performed on their res- pective days. These are further divided into five classes of 3 days each. 1, 6 and 11—Nandas ; 2, 7 and 12— Bhadras ; 3, 8 and 13—Jayas ; 4, 9 and 14—Rikthas ; and 5, 10 and 15—Purnas. Works that are prescribed for the several asterisms should be done on the lunar days that are owned by the same deities. In the same way, they should be done with reference to the Karanas and Muhurthas by the identity of the presiding deities for ensuring success. On the 1st Tithi Brahminic ceremonies such as marriage may be performed ; on the 2nd, laying foundation for houses, etc. ; on the 3rd, tonsure, etc ; on the 4th, destruction of enemies may be under- taken ; on the 5th, emetics, tonics, etc. ; on the 6th, getting new friends, coronation, etc ; on the 7th, con- struction of vehicles, journey, etc. ; on the 8th, taking up of arms, fortification, etc. ; on the 9th, ruining and killing enemies ; on the 10th, meritorious deeds, worship of Brahmins, etc. ; on the 11th, permanent and tempo- rary delicate work ; on the 12th, fire-worship ; on the 13th, making friendship, enjoyment of sensual pleasures,