The Five Sounds (Unknown) - Page 20

No. 5452 — Gh

The Five Vowels (Complete) original: Pañcasvarāḥ; this refers to a specialized system of Indian "phonetic astrology" or Svara Śāstra. In this practice, the five primary vowels of the alphabet are used as variables to calculate auspicious times, predict the success of ventures, or determine the compatibility of individuals.

8 (Eight) leaves

original: patrāṇi aṣṭa; refers to the eight individual folios—likely handmade paper—that comprise the entirety of this specific copy.

Astrology

original: Jyotiṣa; the traditional Indian "science of light," which includes mathematical astronomy, time-keeping, and various forms of horoscopic and predictive astrology.