Among all the star-planets Śukra is the first. Among all the Ketus (flag-like Meteors) the smoky one is the first. (It is usually called Dhūmaketu). Dhruva is the first among the planets distributed in all the four quarters. Among constellations the first is Śraviṣṭhā[3]. Among the Ayanas (transits) the Uttarāyaṇa (northern transit) is the first. Among the five[4] years the first is Saṃvatsara. Among the seasons it is the late winter (śiśira). Among the months it is Māgha. Among the fortnights it is the bright half and among Tithis it is Pratipat (first day). Among the division of days and nights, the day is the first. The first of the muhūrtas is that the deity of which is Rudra.