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Bṛhajjātaka (Adhyāya 1-2)

ms_coll_390item_1857 · University of Pennsylvania

Sanskrit Devanāgarī Script Hindu Astronomy Hindu Astrology
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference No. ms_coll_390item_1857
Language Sanskrit
Date 1700–1850

About this Manuscript

This is a Hindu Astrological text by Varāhamihira. Itis in 28 Adhyāyas. This manuscript has Adhyāya 1–2 and Bṛhajjātakavṛtti which is commentary on Bṛhajjātaka by Bhaṭṭotpala. First Adhyāya explains terms like horā, drekkana, animal forms in zodiac signs in short technical terms and concepts related with astrology. Second chapter is on nature and characteristics of the several planets. colours of the planets,natural friends and enemies of the several planets enumerated and strength, of planet.

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ms_coll_390item_1857 · University of Pennsylvania

Catalogue Metadata

Title Bṛhajjātaka (Adhyāya 1-2)
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference Number ms_coll_390item_1857
Collection Collection of Indic Manuscripts
Language Sanskrit
Script Devanāgarī
Subject Classification Hindu Astronomy, Hindu Astrology, Divination, Jyotiṣaśāstra.
Date 1700–1850
Place of Origin United States of America
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Hindu Astronomy Hindu Astrology Divination Jyotiṣaśāstra.
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