"If a child is born in the month it will be unfortunate, and great care and caution must be taken regarding it; and if the child attains an advanced age, unhappiness will befal the parent.
"In the third nága, which includes the fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons, the head of the nága" it says, "is to the west, his tail to the east, his belly to the north. The offering then to be made is yellow rice, and a small ivory-handled knife ornamented with gold. The deity of these months is Batára Sarastati. In going to war in these seasons, be careful not to face the head of the nága[202]."
FOOTNOTES:
[146] One of the titles of Jaya Baya.
[147] Duijawara, Pandita of society or village priests.
Resi, Pandita who do penance in the woods.
Sewa, Pandita who fast and constantly watch.
Sugata, Pandita who communicate advice and give instruction.
[148] The supposed author of the poem.