1761 Vikrama Saṃvat (1704 CE), 1626 Śaka Saṃvat (1704 CE)

Jñānamañjarī

ms_coll_390item_1778 · University of Pennsylvania

Sanskrit Devanāgarī Script Hindu Astrology Hindu Astronomy
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference No. ms_coll_390item_1778
Language Sanskrit
Date 1761 Vikrama Saṃvat (1704 CE), 1626 Śaka Saṃvat (1704 CE)

About this Manuscript

The manuscript is Jñānamañjarī by Gadādhara is the work on Jyotiṣa. The manual serves as a comprehensive guide for interpreting and predicting various aspects of an individual’s life using the principles of Hindu astronomy and mathematical calculations. In addition, the manual discusses the specific influences of different planets on the twelve zodiac signs, explaining how these planetary positions and movements are traditionally believed to affect a person’s character, experiences and life events. Together, these elements make the manual a practical resource for understanding and applying classical Jyotiṣa techniques. Title taken from colophon (f. 24b). It is written in 11 lines per leaf.; 24 leaves are foliated 1–24, upper left and lower right verso. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out; some corrections and additions in the margins; vertical margins marked with double black line. A single wooden board is supports the manuscript and has writing on it which appears to be a list or table of contents.

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Catalogue Metadata

Title Jñānamañjarī
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference Number ms_coll_390item_1778
Collection Collection of Indic Manuscripts
Language Sanskrit
Script Devanāgarī
Subject Classification Hindu Astrology, Hindu Astronomy, Hindu Mathematics, Devination, Jyotiṣaśāstra, Gaṇitaśāstra.
Date 1761 Vikrama Saṃvat (1704 CE), 1626 Śaka Saṃvat (1704 CE)
Place of Origin United States of America
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Hindu Astrology Hindu Astronomy Hindu Mathematics Devination Jyotiṣaśāstra Gaṇitaśāstra.