Title The Chapter on Childbirth Sūtikādhyāyaḥ: A specialized section of Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) that deals with the time, environment, and omens associated with the moment of birth.

Author Varāhamihira A famous 6th-century polymath from Ujjain, considered one of the most important figures in the history of Indian astronomy and astrology.

Extent 3 Original: "३"; this refers to the number of leaves or folios in this specific manuscript. Age ....................

Subject Astrology and Astronomy Jyotiṣam: The traditional Indian science of time-keeping and celestial observation, used for both calendar-making and divination. .................... Complete Original: "Sampūrṇam"; signifies that this particular section of the work is finished and no pages are missing.