History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1912

v6.c81.1912

*Rājyavrata*—on Jy. śu. 3 one should worship the three viz. Vāyu, the Sun and the Moon, in early morning worship Vāyu on a pure spot, at midday worship Sun in fire and at sunset worship Moon in water, for one year; he secures heaven; if performed for three years, performer stays in heaven for five thousand years, if performed for twelve years, then he goes to heaven for a lakh of years; HV I. 457-479 (from Vi. Dh.).