Offerings, Diagrams, and Omens of the Nine Planets and Crows

Shri Raghunatha Temple MSS. Library,

JAMMU

No. 1118 Gha original Sanskrit numerals: १११८घ.

Title Gifts for the Nine Planets, Mystical Diagrams, and Specific Results of Crow-contact and other Omens original: "Navagraha-danani chakrani cha kaka-samyoga-vishesa-adi phalani cha." This title outlines a practical manual of Jyotisha (astrology). It covers Navagraha-dana (ritual offerings to the nine planetary deities to mitigate bad fortune), the use of Chakras (esoteric charts or diagrams), and the interpretation of omens, specifically those involving contact with or sightings of crows.

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Extent 3 folios original: "3 patrani." This indicates a very short manuscript consisting of only three physical leaves or sheets of paper. Age _________________________

Subject Astrology original: "Jyotisham." Jyotisha is one of the six auxiliary sciences of the Vedas, encompassing astronomy, time-keeping, and the study of celestial influences on human life.