Candra-sthiti, Dvādaśa-avasthā, Nakṣatra-śubha-aśubha, Yātrā-dik, and Graha-bhāva-phala
नाम षष्टितमो ऽध्यायः हरिरुवाच / सप्तमोपचयाद्यस्थश्चन्द्रः सर्वत्र शोभनः / शुक्लपक्षे द्वितीयस्तु पञ्चमो नवमस्तथा
nāma ṣaṣṭitamo 'dhyāyaḥ hariruvāca / saptamopacayādyasthaścandraḥ sarvatra śobhanaḥ / śuklapakṣe dvitīyastu pañcamo navamastathā
Hari dit : «La Lune, lorsqu’elle se tient en la septième position et dans les lieux d’upacaya (qui font croître), est de bon augure partout. Dans la quinzaine claire (Śukla-pakṣa), les tithi deuxième, cinquième et neuvième sont pareillement tout à fait favorables.»
Lord Vishnu (Hari)
Concept: Auspiciousness (śubhatva) is linked to lunar placement (upacaya, 7th) and specific śukla-pakṣa tithis (2nd, 5th, 9th).
Vedantic Theme: Dharma expressed as right timing (kāla) and alignment with cosmic order; kāla as a governing principle for action.
Application: Choose these tithis/conditions for dharmic acts—worship, vows, charity, beginnings—while keeping intention pure.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.61 (jyotiṣa/auspicious time indications)
This verse highlights that ritual outcomes are supported by favorable lunar timing, specifically noting certain tithis in the bright fortnight as especially auspicious.
Indirectly—by emphasizing correct observance and timing of dharmic rites (vrata, dāna, saṃskāra), it supports merit (puṇya) that benefits one’s spiritual progress.
When planning worship, vows, or charitable acts, prefer the bright fortnight and consider the 2nd, 5th, or 9th lunar day as recommended auspicious options.