Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 161
Graha–Ketu–Utpāta Lakṣaṇas: Solar/Lunar Omens, Comets, Eclipses, and Calendar Rules
इंदुज्ञजीवशुक्राणां वासराः सर्वकर्मसु । फलदास्त्वितरे क्रूरे कर्मस्वभिमतप्रदाः ॥ १६१ ॥
iṃdujñajīvaśukrāṇāṃ vāsarāḥ sarvakarmasu | phaladāstvitare krūre karmasvabhimatapradāḥ || 161 ||
Die Wochentage von Mond, Merkur, Jupiter und Venus sind fruchtbringend für alle Vorhaben. Die übrigen Tage sind hart und gewähren das Ersehnte nur bei harten, gewaltsamen Handlungen.
Sanatkumara (in dialogue with Narada; Jyotisha/Vedanga instruction context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It teaches that dharmic action is strengthened by proper kāla (timing): aligning one’s karma with benefic planetary days supports smoother outcomes and reduces friction in worldly and ritual endeavors.
While not directly describing bhakti practices, it supports devotional life by advising favorable timing for sāttvika acts—such as pūjā, vrata observance, and charitable duties—so that devotion is performed with fewer obstacles.
Jyotiṣa (Vedāṅga astrology): it classifies weekdays by planetary lords, marking Moon/Mercury/Jupiter/Venus days as generally auspicious and implying the remaining days suit more severe or forceful tasks.