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No. 856 - Gha Original: ८५६ - घ. 'Gha' is the fourth consonant of the Sanskrit alphabet, used here as a classification or shelf-mark index.
Title The Awakening of Youthful Discernment Original: वालविवेकिनी (Vālavevekinī). The title implies an introductory or foundational text designed to sharpen the intellect and reasoning of young students or beginners.
Author Ganapati Mishra Original: गणपति मिश्रः (Gaṇapati Miśraḥ).
Extent 3 This likely refers to the number of folios (leaves) that make up the manuscript. Age 1888 Original: १८८८. This date is in the Vikrama Samvat calendar, which corresponds to approximately 1831–1832 CE.
Subject Jyotish (Astrology and Astronomy) Original: ज्योतिषम् (Jyotiṣam). In the Sanskrit tradition, this "eye of the Veda" encompasses both mathematical astronomy used for timekeeping and the study of planetary influences. Complete Original: सम्पूर्णम् (Sampūrṇam). This indicates that the manuscript contains the entire work from beginning to end.