तिथ्यादौ देवपूजा हि पूर्णभोगप्रदा नृणाम् । पूर्वभागः पितृ-णां तु निशि युक्तः प्रशस्यते २६ ।
The worship of the deities on the respective Tithis etc. is conducive to full enjoyment for the devotees. In regard to rites of the manes, the earlier part must be in contact with the night previous.
परभागस्तु देवानां दिवा युक्तः प्रशस्यते । उदयव्यापिनी ग्राह्या मध्याह्ने यदि सा तिथिः २७ ।
The portion for the deities is considered auspicious when it aligns with the daytime. The midday (madhyāhne) is the most appropriate time to receive the benefit of that particular tithi (lunar day).
देवकार्ये तथा ग्राह्यास्थिति ऋक्षादिकाः शुभाः । सम्यग्विचार्य वारादीन्कुर्यात्पूजाजपादिकम् २८ ।
For divine work, the positions of the Riksha (Ursa Major) and other constellations are considered auspicious. After proper deliberation, one should perform worship, chanting, and other related rituals on the specific weekdays (vāra).
मनोभावांस्तथा ज्ञानमिष्टभोगार्थयोजनात् । पूजाशब्दर्थ एवं हि विश्रुतो लोकवेदयोः 1.16.३० ।
Jāyate means “is born.” Good ideas, knowledge etc. also are included in this. The word Pūjā is used in this sense amongst the people as well as in the sacred texts.