Vivah Ratna (Khemankar)

Shree Raghunath Sanskrit Research Institute Library,

Jammu

No. 855-Gha The character 'Gha' (घ) is the fourth letter of the Sanskrit alphabet, used here as a shelf-mark or classification index for library organization.

Title A Concise Compendium on the Jewel of Marriage original: "Vivāha Ratna Saṃkṣepaḥ." A Saṃkṣepa is a condensed version of a larger scholarly work, specifically focused here on Vivāha (marriage) rituals and astrological timing.

Author Kshemankara

Extent 2 This refers to the number of folios or individual leaves contained in the manuscript. Age 1882 This date is recorded in the Vikrama Samvat calendar system. 1882 VS corresponds to approximately 1825–1826 CE.

Subject Astrology — Complete original: "Jyotiṣam... Sampūrṇam." Jyotiṣa refers to traditional Indian astronomy and astrology. The word "Complete" indicates that this is a full copy of the text rather than a fragment.