The Royal Expedition of Varahamihira with Utpala's Commentary (966) - Page 1

⚠The page contains several ink spots and a large, heavy horizontal ink stroke above the main text, possibly a decorative flourish or a redaction.

Om. Now begins the Yogayātrā (The Royal Journey) composed by Varāhamihira, accompanied by a commentary.

This was written in Kashmir by Nārāyaṇabhaṭṭa.

The word "Om" is a sacred invocation used to mark the auspicious beginning of a text. The Yogayātrā is a specialized treatise on muhūrta (electional astrology) specifically for kings, detailing the astrological alignments necessary for a successful military expedition or royal journey.