“This Brihat Jataka of Varaha Mihira is generally considered all over India as one of the best and most authoritative treatises on the science of Hindu Horoscopy. In fact, Varaha Mihira is recognized as the greatest to the Indian astrologers. There are four commentaries on this work. The well-known is that of Bhatta Utpala; another is known as Subodhini; the third is Mudraksari and the fourth is known as Sripatiyam. The commentary of Bhatta Utpala is followed in this work. The author has written a smaller work on Astrology known as Laghu Jataka.”
The book contains the following chapters which deals with
The TT 1. On Zodiacal signs. 2. On the planets. 3. On the manifold births. 4. On impregnation. 5. On birth matters. 6. On early death. 7. On the length of life of a child. 8. On Dasas and Antardasas. 9. On Astaka Varga. 10. On Avocation. 11. On Raja Yoga. 12. On Nabhasa Yogas. 13. On lunar combinations. 14. Any two planets in any one sign. 15. On ascetic Yogas. 16. On the moon and stars. 17. On the moon and the Zodiac. 18. On the planets and the Zodiac. 19. On aspects. 20. On the planets in the twelve houses or Bhavas. 21. On Asraya Yoga. 22. On Miscellaneous planetary combinations. 23. On evils. 24. On female horoscopes. 25. On death. 26. On lost horoscopes. 27. On the decanates. 28. On conclusion. Appendix. Alphabetical index to the verses
Divine Books.Delhi.2011. Rs.500-00
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