Jyotiṣaviṣayakagrantha
ms_coll_390item_716 · University of Pennsylvania
Introduction
About this Manuscript
The text contains detailed descriptions of various vratas (ritual vows) performed in accordance with specific tithis (lunar dates). It also includes sections on pūtra praśna (questions related to progeny), strī praśna (questions concerning women), and rogi praśna (medical or health-related queries). These topics are interpreted through the influence of the grahas (planets). Additionally, the work discusses śubha and aśubha śakunas(auspicious and inauspicious omens) arising from particular combinations of tithis and planetary positions. Title from external wrapping at the time of purchase. The manuscript written in 13–14 lines per leaf.; 5 leaves are foliated 1-5, upper left and lower right verso.; Mistakes are blacked out; some corrections and additions in margins.
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Catalogue Metadata
| Title | Jyotiṣaviṣayakagrantha |
| Repository | University of Pennsylvania |
| Reference Number | ms_coll_390item_716 |
| Collection | Collection of Indic Manuscripts |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Devanāgarī |
| Subject Classification | Hindu Astrology, Hindu Astronomy, Devination, Jyotiṣaśāstra. |
| Date | 1700–1850 |
| Place of Origin | United States of America |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |