1700–1850

Bādarāyaṇapraśnavidyā

ms_coll_390item_1780 · University of Pennsylvania

Sanskrit Devanāgarī Script Hindu Astrology Hindu Astronomy
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference No. ms_coll_390item_1780
Language Sanskrit
Date 1700–1850

About this Manuscript

Bādarāyaṇapraśnavidyā is a Hindu astrology text attributed to the prominent Vedic ṛṣi (sage) Bādarāyaṇa. The text deals with devination based on Horary astrology which uses time as a variable to make predictions based on planetary positions and movements. Unlike natal astrology it does not require birth charts to make predictions. This Ms. also contains a parallel commentary by Utpalācārya. This Ms. lacks a begining it starts with verse No. 23 below the commentary of Verse No. 22. This Ms. is written in 7–14 lines per folio. Title and commentary title Bādarāyaṇapraśnaṭīkā present in colophon (f. 8b). There are 2 double black or red vertical margins present on each side of the folio. Mistakes are covered with yellow or blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words are rubbed with orange powder for highlighting.

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Catalogue Metadata

Title Bādarāyaṇapraśnavidyā
Repository University of Pennsylvania
Reference Number ms_coll_390item_1780
Collection Collection of Indic Manuscripts
Language Sanskrit
Script Devanāgarī
Subject Classification Hindu Astrology, Hindu Astronomy, Jyotiṣaśāstra.
Date 1700–1850
Place of Origin United States of America
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Hindu Astrology Hindu Astronomy Jyotiṣaśāstra.