History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.2022

v6.c81.2022

*Viṣṇu*—Vi. Dh III 123 lays down what names of Viṣṇu should be taken on certain occasions, such as crossing a river (when one is to remember Matsya, Kūrma and Varāha), or when the planets or nakṣatras are unfavourable or when one is in danger from robbers and tigers &c (remember name Nṛsiṁha); Vi Dh. III. 124 sets out the names of Viṣṇu to be uttered in months from Cai , or on weekdays, nakṣatras, tithis; chap. 125 deals with the names to be taken when visiting certain holy places, countries &c.