Bharatiya Jyotihshastra (History of Indian Astronomy), translated by R. V. Vaidya v2.c14.29
Bhāratīya Jyotiḥśāstra (History of Indian Astronomy), translated by R. V. Vaidya v2.c14.29
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meaning, “Varāhamihira after studying the views of sages, compiled this beautiful work on astrology.” Chapter, headed ‘conclusion.’ Elsewhere, Chap 6, Verse 10, he also uses the word “Munigaḍitam” meaning ‘mentioned by SAGES’. He has referred to PARĀSARA twice. He has referred to MAṆḌAVYA in the chapter on ‘Graha-Gocara’ in Bṛhat Saṃhitā. Similarly, Bhaṭotpala, the commentator on Bṛhatjātaka has given quotations about astrology from the Gārgi, Bādarāyaṇa, Yājñyavalkya and Māṇḍavya works.
Linked texts (4)
- Bṛhatsaṃhitā — Varāhamihira, Sanskrit
- Yājñavalkyasmṛti — Yājñavalkya, Sanskrit
- Bṛhajjātaka — Varāhamihira, Sanskrit
- Brahmasūtra — Bādarāyaṇa, Sanskrit