History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1590

History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1590

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v6.c81.1590

*Paksa*—the two halves of a month, respectively called śukla and krsna and also pūrva and apara The general rule is that the śukla paksa is recommended for rites in honour of gods and rites for prosperity; while the dark half is recommended for rites for deceased ancestors and for magic rites meant for a malevolent purpose. VKK 236-237 (quoting Manu III. 278-9), SM 145, PC 31-32. Further details will be added in the next section on 'Kāla'.

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Mānava Dharmaśāstra — Manu & Bhṛgu, Sanskrit