Let us listen, O wise one, to the sacred teachings regarding the conjunctions of time and their influences. On certain days, specific lunar dates and weekdays combine to form what are called "burnt conjunctions," which are considered inauspicious: for example, when the ninth or fifth lunar day falls on a Tuesday. On Wednesdays, the conjunctions known as Śraviṣṭā and Aryamabha arise, while Thursdays bring Jyeṣṭā and Bhṛgu’s day. From the lunar mansion Viśākhā onward, four groups are observed in order, corresponding to the Sun and each weekday, such as Sunday and so forth. The combinations that arise from the day and the lunar date, or from the day and the constellation, are not considered auspicious. Among these, some are described as fierce, eight-eyed, great-bellied, slow-moving, and even as Mandākinī, the slow-flowing one. These influences are associated, in order, with a Śūdra, a thief, a Vaiśya, the earth, a deity, a king, and a cow. The effects of these conjunctions vary according to the time of day. In the forenoon, they are harmful to kings; at midday, to Brāhmaṇas; in the afternoon, to common people. At night, they bring harm to those who wander by night, to actors, and to those active in the latter part of the night. When the Sun enters Aries during the day, it is a time marked by misfortune and conflict. At such times, horses, dogs, camels, bulls, foot-soldiers, weapons, tools, and vehicles are affected. Likewise, clubs, maces, swords, staffs, arrows, bows, and spears fall under these influences. Even food, rice pudding, alms, soup, milk, and curd are touched by these conditions. Cows, merchants, all people, children, and those who dwell among cattle are not exempt. If, during these times, a four-footed animal, a sesame seed, or a serpent is found sleeping, it is said to cause a change in the prevailing conditions. Weapons, vehicles, food, and whatever pertains to a person’s caste are all subject to these influences. Among those affected are the blind, the slow-natured, those of middling nature, and those with beautiful eyes. When the Sun enters a fixed sign, this is known as Viṣṇupada. The equinoctial passages of the Sun are recognized at Libra and Aries, and at the equinox, sixteen auspicious channels are declared. The direction of auspiciousness—whether east, west, south, or north—may fall on the previous or following day. A person attains the sign of the Moon present at their birth, whether it is good or bad. The transition of the Sun is marked by its entry into that sign. In the case of vows, marriages, and similar rites, neither of the two—meaning the day before or after—are desirable according to this order. To remove faults arising from these conditions, one should offer gold. If, during these times, the strong planet is transiting, then obstacles become more powerful. However, if the period is not afflicted by the nine, five, or three watery planets, or by malefic planets, then it is auspicious. If, at the end of the desired watery sign, the gods are not causing affliction and are established in their own dharma, that too is auspicious. If, in the relevant houses, Saturn, Mercury, or the Sun are stationed in the angles, along with benefic herbs, then the time is considered auspicious. If stationed at the end of the sign of Dhītri, Yaka, or Gaja, and with auspicious planets except the Moon, then it is auspicious as well. If there is no affliction at the end by the eight, six, or three watery signs, nor by the Sun, Moon, or malefics, O best of sages, then it is auspicious. Likewise, if the eight or seven limbs are not afflicted by the Sun, Moon, malefics, enemies, or Mars, then the time is auspicious. Therefore, after carefully considering any afflictions, one should declare whether the time is auspicious or inauspicious. Interestingly, if a benefic planet aspects, the result is unfavorable, but if a malefic aspects, it may bring auspicious results. If a planet is situated in a hostile sign, in the sign of its enemy, or even in its own sign while afflicted, then the results must be carefully considered. Whenever the planets are in adverse positions, one should diligently perform pacification rites. For the satisfaction of the Sun and other planets, one may wear a gem, a pearl, coral, or an emerald, in the proper order. The fortnight is auspicious for a person if these conditions are met; otherwise, the dark fortnight is inauspicious. If the period is not afflicted by those stationed in the sign of Ri, Phara, Andhra, or watery signs, or by planets moving in the sky, then it is auspicious. From birth, a person repeatedly acquires both a friend and a close friend. Thus, the wise should observe these sacred guidelines for the conjunctions of time, their influences, and the means to mitigate their effects, ensuring that all undertakings are guided by auspiciousness and harmony.