शुक्लपक्षेषु कृष्णेषु तदादिष्वष्टसु शुभम्
In the bright and dark lunar fortnights, and in the eight auspicious days beginning from those.
द्वतीयादिद्वये पञ्चम्यादितस्तिसृषु क्रमात्
On the second and third days, and in the three days starting from the fifth, in sequence.
त्र्युत्तरादितिचन्द्रान्त्यहस्तत्रयगुरूडुषु
On the three days beginning with Tryuttara, and at the end of the lunar month, when the hands are favorable, and when Jupiter and the Sun are strong.
कुजवर्जितवारेषु कर्तुः सूर्ये बलप्रदे
On days excluding those ruled by Mars, when the Sun is strong for the performer.
शुभलग्ने शुभांशे च कर्त्तुर्न निधनोदये
In an auspicious ascendant and auspicious division, but not when the performer rises at the time of death.
पञ्चाष्टके शुभे लग्ने नैधने शुद्धिसंयुते
In the fifth and eighth auspicious ascendants, and when associated with purity at the time of death.
कर्त्तुर्मृत्युप्रदाश्चान्ये धनधान्यसुखप्रदाः
Other times bring death to the performer, but grant wealth, grain, and happiness.
तृतीये निखिलाः खेटाः पुत्रपौत्रसुखप्रदाः
On the third day, all planets grant happiness from sons and grandsons.
ग्लानिदाः पञ्चमे क्रूराः सौम्याः पुत्रसुखप्रदाः
On the fifth day, cruel planets cause illness, while gentle ones grant happiness from sons.
व्याधिदाः सप्तमे पापाः सौम्याः शुभफलप्रदाः
On the seventh day, malefic planets cause disease, while benefic ones grant auspicious results.
धर्मे पापा घ्नन्ति सौम्याः शुभदा मङ्गलप्रदाः
In the place of dharma, malefic planets destroy, while benefic ones grant auspiciousness and good fortune.
लाभस्थानगताः सर्वे भूरिलाभप्रदा ग्रहाः
All planets situated in the place of gain grant abundant profit.
हॄन्त्यर्थहीनाः कर्तारं मन्त्रहीनास्तु ऋत्विजम्
If the ritual lacks the proper purpose, the blame falls upon the performer; if it lacks the proper mantra, the blame falls upon the officiating priest.
गुणाधिकतरे लग्ने दोषः स्वल्पतरो यदि
If, at the time of commencement, the virtues are greater and the faults are minor,
निर्माणायतनग्रामगृहादीनां समासतः
Regarding the construction of shrines, villages, houses, and the like, in brief,
मधुपुष्पाम्लपिशितगन्धं विप्रानुपूर्वकम्
Honey, flowers, sour substances, meat, and fragrance are to be offered to the Brahmins in proper sequence.
मधुरं कटुकं तिक्तं कषायकरसं क्रमात्
Sweet, pungent, bitter, and astringent tastes are to be given in order.
अन्यदिक्षु प्लवे तेषां शश्वदत्यन्तहानिदम्
If any of these are placed in the wrong direction, there is continual and absolute loss.
अत्यन्तवृद्धिरधिके हीने हानिः समे समम्
Excess brings extreme increase; deficiency brings loss; equality yields balance.
प्रातर्दृष्टे जले वृद्धिः समं पङ्के क्षयः क्षये
If water is seen in the morning, there is increase; if mud is seen, there is loss; if loss is seen, there is decrease.
दिक्साधनाय तन्मध्ये समं मण्डलमालिखेत्
For determining the directions, one should draw a circle in the center.
चतुरस्रीकृते क्षेत्रे षड्वर्गपरिशोधिते
When the field is made quadrangular and the six divisions are purified,
आयामेषु चतुर्दिक्षु प्रागादिषु च सत्स्वपि
Even when there are measurements in the four directions, beginning with the east,
प्रदक्षिणक्रमात्तेषाममूनि च फलानि वै
The results of these are to be considered in the order of circumambulation.
अतिचौर्यमतिक्रोधो भीतिर्दिशि शचीपतेः
Excessive theft, excessive anger, and fear are found in the direction of Indra.
अनान्तकं व्याधिभयं निःसत्त्वं दक्षिणादिशि
Endless fear of disease and lack of vitality are found in the southern direction.
सौभाग्यमतिदौर्भाग्यं दुःखं शोकश्च पश्चिमे
Great fortune, extreme misfortune, suffering, and sorrow are found in the western direction.
संपद्वृद्धिर्मासभीतिरामयं दिशि शीतगोः
Increase of wealth, fear of the month, and illness are found in the direction of the cold cow.
पश्चिमे दक्षिणे वापि कपाटं स्थापयेद्गृहे
One should place the door of the house in the west or south.
मध्ये नवपदे ब्रह्मस्थानं तदतिनिन्दितम्
In the center, at the ninth position, is the Brahma-sthāna, which is highly revered.