Stanza 23.
If at the time of Prasna merchants turn up selling clothes, or a person dressed in
unwashed clothes and holding a wasted cloth in his hands is seen; or any living being engaged in
sexual union is seen, marriage will take place immediately.
Seeing a man digging the ground or sawing wood, indicates that the woman in question is a
bad one.
Stanza 24. If it is seen at the time of Prasna that the dress of any person is falling away from
his body, then it can be inferred that the girl is not chaste. The same can also be said if the petty-coat
of the girl falls away from her body.
Stanza 25. Marriage will take place soon if any of the following omens are observed at the
time of Prasna: (a) Merchants appear wishing to sell metallic vessels except brass kettle; (b) a mirror
made of brass or thumba flower, or articles made of silver — these are seen at the time; (c) a person
with sacred thread turns up neatly after oil-bath; and (d) any person touches his eyes with his own
hands.
Stanza 26. Early marriage is indicated if at the time of query two things intertwined or closely
bracketed are seen; a married couple comes at the time or is seen at a distance; a person having
woollen strings round his hands and legs is seen; a songster turns up either singing or otherwise; or
any sweet-smelling ointment as sandalwood is seen at the time.