History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1806

v6.c81.1806

*Marud-vrata*—on Cai śu. 7; fast on 6th, worship of seasons on 7th; performer should arrange seven rows, each row to have seven mandalas drawn with sandalwood paste; in the first row he should put down seven names from Ekajyotiḥ to Saptajyotiḥ; different names in each of the seven rows; 49 lamps to be lighted; *homa* of ghee and feeding of brāhmaṇas for one year; at end gift of new garment and cow; this vrata gives health, wealth, sons, learning and heaven; HV