ऋक्षाभावे परा ग्राह्या त्रिसंध्यव्यापिनीष्वपि
In the absence of the proper nakshatra, the later one is to be taken, even among those spanning all three junctions.
अभावे चोत्तराषाढा धनिष्ठा च विशिष्यते
And in the absence of Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta is considered superior.
उदये संयुता ग्राह्या सा तिथिश्चोत्तमा भवेत्
A tithi joined at sunrise is to be taken; that tithi is considered the best.
रविचक्रवता ग्राह्या रथे तिथ्यादेरपि च
The tithi should be taken as with the sun's course, even at the start of the lunar day.
अपरेऽपि च सर्वत्र हलानां वाहनं त्यजेत्
Elsewhere too, in all cases, the use of plough animals as vehicles should be avoided.
नराश्वगोगजादीनां वाहनात्पातकी भवेत्
One becomes sinful by using men, horses, cows, elephants, and similar beings as vehicles.
कर्तुर्गोमहिषादीनां गर्दभोष्ट्रखरस्य च
For the doer, this includes cows, buffaloes, donkeys, camels, and mules.
बहुकालिकयज्ञे च यज्ञश्राद्धे तथैव च
In sacrifices lasting many days, and likewise in yajna-shraddha ceremonies—
नित्यश्राद्धेऽप्यम्बुघटे यच्छ्राद्धं मासिकं भवेत् 2.2.7.
Even in daily shraddha, and in water-pot shraddha, as well as in monthly shraddha—
कुर्यादंबुघटश्राद्धं न कालनियमं क्वचित्
One should perform water-pot shraddha, without any restriction of time.
तैजसैर्निर्मितं कुम्भमथ वा वृक्षपत्रजम्
A pot made from shining materials, or else from tree leaves.
निवेदयेच्च मासांते मृन्मयं वृक्षमूलके पर्वश्राद्धे दैवलकं तथा रण्डाश्रमं त्यजेत्
At the end of the month, one should offer an earthen vessel at the root of a tree; on festival days, avoid the daivalaka and the abode of prostitutes.
मातापितृपरित्यागी तैलहव्यादिविक्रयी
One who abandons mother and father, or sells oil offerings and similar items.
स्त्रिया विमुच्यते कश्चित्स तु रण्डाश्रमी मतः
Someone who is freed by a woman is considered to belong to the abode of prostitutes.
पुत्रभार्यावियुक्तस्य नास्ति यज्ञाधिकारिता
For one separated from son or wife, there is no eligibility for sacrifice.
यां तिथिं समनुप्राप्य समुदेति दिवाकरः
The day on which the sun rises after attaining the lunar date.
ययास्तं सविता याति कृष्णपक्षे तु सा तिथिः
The day on which the sun sets, in the dark fortnight, is that lunar date.
सप्तमी शुक्लपक्षे या यावदिच्छेच्च खण्डिता यद्यखण्डा भवेत्सैव तदा ज्ञेया भवात्मिका
The seventh day in the bright fortnight, if it is broken, lasts as long as desired; if unbroken, it is known as having its own nature.
माघमासेन साप्येवं पूर्वेण रवितोषिणी 2.2.7.
In the month of Māgha, it is likewise pleasing to the sun as before.
उत्तमतिथिनिर्णयवर्णनम् प्रतिपादिता परे पूर्वे प्रतिपाद्य नवोद्यते
Description of the determination of the best lunar days.
कार्तिकाश्वयुजोश्चैत्रे माघे चापि विशेषतः
Especially in Kārtika, Āśvayuja, Caitra, and Māgha.
अग्निमिष्ट्वा च कृत्वा च प्रतिपद्यामिति स्मृतम्
Having worshipped the fire and performed the ritual, it is remembered as the first day.
बृहस्पतौ द्वितीयायां शुक्लायां विधिपूजनम्
On Thursday, on the second day of the bright fortnight, one should perform the prescribed worship.
मिथुने कर्कटे चैव गोविप्रदमनांतरम् यामुपोष्य न वैधव्यं प्रयाति स्त्री न संशयः
In Mithuna and Karkaṭa, after honoring cows and Brahmins, the woman who observes the fast does not become widowed, without doubt.
अमूल्यशयनं मासं दंपती प्रतिपूजयेत्
For a month, the couple should worship with a bed that is not valuable.
वैशाखे शुक्लपक्षे तु तृतीयायां तथैव च
In Vaiśākha, in the bright fortnight, on the third day, likewise.
स्वातियुक्ततृतीयायां वैशाखे तु विशेषतः
Especially in Vaiśākha, on the third day joined with Svāti.
तस्यां यद्दीयते किञ्चित्तदक्षयमुदाहृतम्
Whatever is given on that day is declared to be imperishable.
तोयदानं विशेषेण प्रशंसंति मनीषिणः 2.2.8.
The wise especially praise the giving of water.
बुधश्रवणसंयुक्ता तृतीया यदि लभ्यते
If the third lunar day is joined with Budha (Mercury) and Śravaṇa (nakṣatra),