Chapter on Childbirth

Shree Raghunath Sanskrit Research Institute Library,

No. 836 — Gha The Sanskrit numeral ८३६ corresponds to 836. The letter "Gha" (घ) is the fourth letter of the Sanskrit alphabet, often used in Indian archival systems as a shelf-mark or series classification.

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

Author Varāhamihira original: "Varāhamihiraḥ." Varāhamihira (c. 505–587 CE) was a legendary Indian polymath, astronomer, and astrologer who lived in Ujjain. His works synthesized ancient Greek and Indian celestial knowledge.

Extent 3 Original numeral ३. This refers to the number of physical leaves or folios that make up this specific manuscript. Age ____________

Subject Astrology original: "Jyotiṣam." In the Indian tradition, Jyotiṣa is one of the six auxiliary disciplines of the Vedas, encompassing astronomy, time-keeping, and the study of planetary influences. ................... Complete original: "Sampūrṇam." This indicates that the manuscript contains the entire chapter from start to finish, rather than being a fragment.