Vivah Ratna (Khemankar)

Shree Raghunath Sanskrit Research Institute Library,

Jammu

No. 855 - Gha The letter "Gha" (घ) is a serial marker used in Sanskrit cataloging, functioning similarly to the letter "D" in English systems to denote a specific section or category.

Title A Brief Compendium on the Jewel of Marriage original: "Vivāha Ratna Saṃkṣepaḥ." A "Saṃkṣepa" is a condensed or summarized version of a larger scholarly work, in this case focusing on matrimonial astrology.

Author Kshemankara Previous text in this field appears to be struck out.

Extent 2 This refers to the physical length of the manuscript, which consists of two folios (leaves). Age 1882 This date is given in the Vikrama Samvat calendar; 1882 VS corresponds to approximately 1825–1826 CE.

Subject Astrology — Complete original: "Jyotiṣam ........ Sampūrṇam." Jyotiṣa is the traditional Indian science of timekeeping, astronomy, and astrology. "Sampūrṇam" indicates that this specific copy of the work is finished and not a fragment.