Shloka 29
Tithi-vicara
Determination of Tithi for Fasts, Parana, and Pitri Rites
रविचन्द्रार्कजाहं तु तदोपोष्यं परं दिनम् । बह्वा गमविरोधेषु ब्राह्मणेषु विवादिषु ॥ २९ ॥
ravicandrārkajāhaṃ tu tadopoṣyaṃ paraṃ dinam | bahvā gamavirodheṣu brāhmaṇeṣu vivādiṣu || 29 ||
しかし、断食日が日曜・月曜・土曜に当たるなら、翌日に斎戒すべきである――とりわけ、アーガマの権威の相違によって多くのバラモンが論争している場合には。
Narada
Vrata: Ekādaśī/Dvādaśī upavāsa (exception handling)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It emphasizes dharma through correct observance of vrata: when calendrical or scriptural disagreements arise, one should follow a harmonizing rule (fasting on the next day) to preserve the sanctity of the vow and avoid ritual fault.
By prioritizing proper vrata timing even amid disputes, the verse supports steady devotional discipline—showing that bhakti is strengthened through careful, sincere observance rather than argument.
It reflects Jyotiṣa/Vedāṅga-style tithi and weekday considerations (ritual timing), and practical dharma-nirṇaya for resolving āgama-based disagreements about when a fast should be kept.