Note 302 — Chapter I
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Every Brāhman must offer arghyas302 to, and worship, the agastya constellation, in a hut of darbha303 and kāsada,303 within seven days from the date of its appearance. Failure to make this offering brings pollution on him for seven months, and disqualifies him from performing any of the rites or ceremonies prescribed by the Shastras.301