History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.2023

v6.c81.2023

*Viṣṇutrimūrtivrata*—Viṣṇu has three forms or manifestations viz. Vāyu, the Moon and the Sun; these protect all the three worlds; they are also inside the bodies of men as *vāta*, *pitta* (bile) and *kapha* (phlegm); in this way Viṣṇu has three palpable forms; worship Him on Jy. śu 3 observing a fast; in early morning worship Vāyu, offer at midday homa in Agni with yavas and sesame, at sunset worship the Moon in water; for a year (on each 3rd of śu.); worshipper reaches heaven; if he performs for three years, he is in heaven for 5000 years; Vi. Dh. III. 136. 1-26