Discrimination for the Young (1800) - Page 3

No. 452 Balavivekini original: "बालविवेकिकी" (Bālavivekinī) — Meaning "Instruction for Beginners" or "Discernment for the Young." Consisting of 3 folios Astrological Era Keshi Gangi Mishra Likely the name of the scribe or the owner of the manuscript. Vikram Samvat Year 1888 Approximately 1831 CE.

Balavivekini, Folio 3

The title "Balavivekini" suggests this is an introductory manual designed to teach the fundamentals of Jyotish (traditional Indian astrology and astronomy) to students or beginners.

Jyotish The traditional Hindu system of astrology and astronomy, considered one of the six auxiliary disciplines of the Vedas.

Vikram Samvat A historical Hindu calendar era used in the Indian subcontinent; it is approximately 56 to 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar.