Shloka 32
Nakṣatra-Devatā Enumeration and Muhūrta Rules for Travel, Rites, and Yogas
सूर्यपुत्रो दहेत्षष्ठीं गमनाद्यासु नास्ति वै / प्रतिपन्नवमीष्वेव चतुर्दश्यष्टमीषु च
sūryaputro dahetṣaṣṭhīṃ gamanādyāsu nāsti vai / pratipannavamīṣveva caturdaśyaṣṭamīṣu ca
Yama, the Son of the Sun, scorches on the sixth tithi (Ṣaṣṭhī). Yet on days connected with travel and the like, it is said not to apply. This affliction is (especially) on the ninth tithi counted from Pratipadā, and also on the fourteenth and the eighth.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Yama (Sūryaputra) causes a doṣa on Ṣaṣṭhī; however, for travel-related days the rule may not apply; the doṣa is emphasized on certain ninths (from Pratipadā) and also on Caturdaśī and Aṣṭamī.
Vedantic Theme: Dharma is contextual (deśa-kāla-pātra); even strict rules admit exceptions based on necessity and purpose.
Application: Avoid key undertakings on specified tithis when Yama-doṣa is considered active; apply exception logic for necessary travel per tradition.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.59 (Yama/graha-tithi doṣa discussion)
FAQs
This verse treats specific lunar days as carrying Yama-associated affliction, implying that dharmic acts should consider tithi to avoid harm and ensure proper results.
By attributing a ‘scorching’ effect to Sūryaputra (Yama) on certain tithis, the verse frames time itself as morally/ritually consequential, aligning conduct with dharma to reduce suffering.
If you follow traditional practice, use a Panchanga to avoid scheduling sensitive rites (and, per tradition, certain undertakings) on the tithis highlighted here, unless an allowed exception applies.