Discrimination for the Young

Shree Raghunath Sanskrit Research Institute Library, Jammu

No. 856 - Gha Original: ८५६ - घ. 'Gha' is the fourth consonant of the Devanagari alphabet, used here as a shelf-mark or classification indicator.

Title The Awakener of Youthful Intellect Original: बालविवेकिनी (Bālavevekinī). The title implies an introductory or foundational text designed to sharpen the minds of students or beginners.

Author Ganapati Misra Original: गणपति मिश्रः (Gaṇapati Miśraḥ).

Extent 3 Likely refers to the number of leaves or folios in the manuscript. ........................................................... Age 1888 Original: १८८८. In this historical context, dates usually refer to the Vikrama Samvat calendar. 1888 VS corresponds to approximately 1831 CE.

Subject Astrology and Astronomy Original: ज्योतिषम् (Jyotiṣam). This traditional science encompasses both mathematical astronomy (calculating planetary positions) and predictive astrology. ....................................... Complete Original: सम्पूर्णम् (Sampūrṇam). This indicates that the manuscript contains the entire work rather than a fragment.