Discrimination for the Young

No. 856 - Gha Original: ८५६ - घ. The letter 'Gha' refers to the fourth section or shelf-mark classification in the library system.

Title The Awakening of Youthful Discernment Original: बालविवेकिनी (Bālavivekinī). The transcription shows the variant spelling "Valavivekini." The title suggests an introductory text intended to clarify complex subjects for students or "youthful" beginners.

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

Extent 3 Original: ३. This indicates the manuscript consists of three individual leaves or folios. ........................................ Age 1888 Original: १८८८. This date is in the Vikrama Samvat era; 1888 VS corresponds to approximately 1831–1832 CE.

Subject Astronomy and Astrology Original: ज्योतिषम् (Jyotiṣam). This is the traditional Vedic science of time-keeping, mathematics, and the study of celestial bodies. ......................... Complete Original: सम्पूर्णम् (Sampūrṇam). This indicates the manuscript contains the full text rather than a fragment.

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Vocabulary: The Awakening of Youthful Discernment (Bālavivekinī), Ganapati Mishra, Astronomy/Astrology (Jyotiṣam), Complete (Sampūrṇam)