Chapter on Childbirth

No. 836 - Gha original: "८३६ - घ." The numeral 836 is followed by the Sanskrit letter "Gha," the fourth letter of the alphabet, which acts as a sub-classification or shelf-mark.

Title The Chapter on Childbirth original: "सूतिकाध्यायः" (Sūtikādhyāyaḥ). This is a specialized section of the Bṛhajjātaka, a foundational text in Indian natal astrology that analyzes the conditions and omens present at the moment of delivery.

Author Varāhamihira original: "वराहमिहिरः." A legendary 6th-century Indian polymath and astronomer whose works remain central to the study of the celestial sciences.

Extent 3 original: "३." This indicates the manuscript is comprised of three individual leaves or folios. ......................... Age ............

Subject Astrology original: "ज्योतिषम्" (Jyotiṣam). A term for the traditional Indian "science of light," which includes both mathematical astronomy and predictive astrology. ................... Complete original: "सम्पूर्णम्" (Sampūrṇam). This denotes that the manuscript contains the entire chapter rather than a fragmented portion.