By performing it on the seventh day, O king, one wins great fame. By performing it on the eighth day one, secures great profits in commercial pursuits.
कृषिभागी भवेच्छ्राद्धं कुर्वाण: सप्तमी नृप। अष्टम्यां तु प्रकुर्वाणो वाणिज्ये लाभमाप्नुयात्॥