13. Moon Star-days, Tithis and Vitamin Content

According to new research published in The Telegraph on 2^nd November, 2015, the Researchers of Indiana University analyzed over 27000 pregnancies between 2004 and 2009 notified that the pregnancy occurred in December is combatively healthier babies than those conceived in other moths. Valentine’s Day and Christmas days are the most optimistic time for pregnancy, whereas June is toxic month for birth containing more premature babies. Cambridge University also noticed the biological basis of Vitamin D level connected with healthy babes. The sunlight containing Vitamin A and D which falls on the moon during the month of December renovate better characteristics of blood and plasma in the human body.

The Magnum Opus Utharakalamruta of Kalidasa, indicates the compatible days for the first cohabitation of the couple:

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[Table 15.3 Auspicious Days for Cohabitation]

Supportive Stars	Supportive Thidhis	Supportive Weekdays
Rohini, Mrigashira, Poorvashada, Poorba Phalhuni, Poorva Bhadra, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushyami, Hastha, Chitra, Swati, Vaishakha, Anuradha, Sravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhishta, Utharaphalguni, Uttrashada and Uttrabhadra,	Bhadra, Jaya and Poorna Thidhis of Tritheeya, Sapthami, Dwadashi, Thrutheeya, Ashtami, Trayodashi, Panchami. And Dashami,	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays with perfect Ascendant

According to Rajdharma indicated in the Arthasasthra (09-01-40) of Kautilya, the king should see the Pakshabala and Nakshtrabala anticipating the Astrological effects, to avoid risk and uncertainties of expeditions to exterminate the enemy as under:-

[Table 15.4 Peculiarities of Moon.]

SN	Pakshabala	Auspicious Stars	Expected Period	Desired Results
1	Full Moon Days	Margasirsa-Pushya	Long Duration	Triumph
2	Full Moon Days	Chaitra-Vaishakha	Medium Duration	Success
3	Full Moon Days	Jyeshta-Ashada	Short Duration	Achievements

Astrology is the only science that authentically indicates the prodigious knowledge and guidelines on the genesis of the human beings. The western Astrology had undertaken the different aspects of the planets such as Sextile and Semi-sextile at a later stage. The selected signs should be male or female (Samarashi and Vishamarashi) as per the personal requirement of male or female kids.

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As narrated by Sushtruta, for obtaining a male child, cohabitation should be accomplished on even days of fourth, sixth, eight or tenth from the date of menstruation.

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For a female offspring, conjugation should be performed on even days and better Tithis after onset of menstruation. Cohabitation on the thirteenth day from menstruation is prohibited as it is detrimental.

Footnotes and references:

[1]:

Prof. N.E.Muthuswami, Utharakalamruta Canta-8 Prakeerna Khanda; Bhagya Book, Trivamdrum: pp-290.

[2]:

P.S.P.Namppothiri (2002) Brihad Samhita; Devi Book Stall, Trichur; Chap-78, Ver-23, pp-401

[3]:

Vydya Bhagawan Dash, Directorate General of Health services, New Delhi Basic Principles of Ayurveda based on Ayuveda Soukyam of Todarananada Series-2Ver119, 120.