Brihat Jataka of Varahamihira

📦 Product Details

• Author: B. Suryanarain Rao
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
• Publication Date: 1 January 2016
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Print Length: 639 pages
• ISBN-10: 9390064775
• ISBN-13: 9789390064779
• Item Weight: 600 g

📖 About the Book

Brihat Jataka of Varahamihira is an important work in the tradition of classical Indian astrology. Based on the celebrated Brihat Jataka attributed to Varahamihira, the book deals with various principles and techniques of Jyotisha (Vedic astrology).

The text discusses topics such as planetary influences, zodiac signs, houses, birth charts, planetary combinations, longevity, characteristics of individuals, and astrological interpretations. B. Suryanarain Rao's presentation makes this classical astrological material accessible to English-language readers and students of traditional Indian astrology.

This edition is particularly useful for readers interested in Vedic astrology, classical Jyotisha texts, Indian astronomical traditions, and the historical development of astrological thought in India.

✍️ About the Author

B. Suryanarain Rao was a prominent Indian astrologer and author known for his writings and translations on traditional Indian astrology. He contributed significantly to making classical Jyotisha literature available to English-speaking readers and is associated with several influential works on Hindu astrology.