Shree Raghunath Sanskrit Research Institute Library,

Jammu

No. ................. 836 - Gha The Sanskrit numeral ८३६ corresponds to 836. The letter "Gha" (घ) is the fourth letter of the Sanskrit alphabet, typically used here as a shelf-mark or series classification.

Title ................. The Chapter on Childbirth original: "Sūtikādhyāyaḥ." This is a specialized section from the Bṛhajjātaka, a definitive Sanskrit work on natal astrology. It focuses on the environment, physical conditions, and portents present at the time of a birth. .......................................................

Author ................. Varāhamihira original: "Varāhamihiraḥ." Varāhamihira (c. 505–587 CE) was an influential Indian polymath, astronomer, and astrologer whose works consolidated and advanced ancient celestial sciences. .....................................................

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

Subject ............. Astrology original: "Jyotiṣam." Jyotiṣa is the traditional Indian science of time-keeping, astronomy, and astrology. ................. Complete original: "Sampūrṇam." This confirms that this specific chapter or work is preserved in its entirety within these three leaves.