Chapter on Childbirth

Shree Raghunath Sanskrit Research Institute Library,

Jammu

No. ................. 836 — Gha The Sanskrit numeral ८३६ corresponds to 836. "Gha" (घ) is the fourth letter of the Sanskrit alphabet, likely serving as a shelf-mark or classification category. .................

Title ................. The Chapter on Childbirth Original Sanskrit: Sūtikādhyāyaḥ. This refers to a specific section of the Bṛhajjātaka, a foundational text in Indian natal astrology (Horāśāstra), dealing with the environment and conditions of a birth. .................

Author ................. Varāhamihira Original Sanskrit: वराहमिहिरः. Varāhamihira (c. 505–587 CE) was a renowned astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer from Ujjain, considered one of the great scholars of India's classical age. .................

Extent ......... 3 Original Sanskrit: ३. This indicates the manuscript consists of three physical leaves or folios. ......... Age .................

Subject ............. Astrology Original Sanskrit: Jyotiṣam. In the classical Indian context, Jyotiṣa includes both mathematical astronomy and predictive astrology. ............. Complete Original Sanskrit: Sampūrṇam. This confirms that this specific section of the text is present in its entirety within these three folios.