Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 126
Jyotiṣa-śāstra Saṅgraha: Threefold Division, Gaṇita Methods, Muhūrta, and Planetary Reckoning
तिथयः शुक्लप्रतिपदो द्विघ्नाः सैका न गाहताः । शेषं बवो बालवश्च कौलवस्तैतिलो गरः ॥ १२६ ॥
tithayaḥ śuklapratipado dvighnāḥ saikā na gāhatāḥ | śeṣaṃ bavo bālavaśca kaulavastaitilo garaḥ || 126 ||
शुक्लपक्षप्रतिपदः आरभ्य तिथयः स्मृताः । द्विघ्नाः सैका न गाह्याः स्युः शेषेषु करणानि तु ॥ बवो बालवः कौलवस्तैतिलो गर एव च । इति शास्त्रार्थनिर्णीतं तिथिकरणलक्षणम् ॥
Narada (instructing in a technical/ritual-astrological context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
FAQs
It emphasizes Dharma through correct ritual timing: aligning vows and rites with proper tithi–karaṇa considerations minimizes obstacles and supports the intended spiritual fruit (phala).
While not directly teaching bhakti doctrine, it supports bhakti-based observances (vratas, pūjā) by prescribing calendrical precision so devotional acts are performed at suitable times, strengthening steadiness (niyama) in worship.
Jyotiṣa Vedāṅga: it references tithis and specific karaṇas (Bava, Bālava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara) used to judge suitability/obstruction for ritual actions and vows.