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Varahamihira's Brhat Samhita: Part 2

By: By: Publication details: Motilal Banarsidass Pvt. Ltd.: Delhi , 1981Description: 561ISBN:
  • 8120803019
  • 9789357604314
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 133.53 VAR
Summary: This part consists of 57 chapters. It discusses the movements of planets from the astronomical and astrological points of view; the allotment of countries to the nine regions on the basis of constellations; effects of years, months and days presided over by different planets; cloud formation, wind and rainfall; flowers and creepers; portents; growth of crops, commodities, prices and traders; ritual for the improvement of royal powers; signs of men and women; architecture, town-planning, water- divination; trees; manufacture of perfumes; animals, cows, dogs etc.; domestic felicity, erotic remedies; gems and their value; cleansing of teeth; omens through birds and beasts; and the functions of asterisms, lunar days etc.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Book Alliance School of Liberal Arts Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) 133.53 VAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Part I Available LA03529
Book Book Alliance School of Liberal Arts Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) 133.53 VAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Part II Available LA03530
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This part consists of 57 chapters. It discusses the movements of planets from the astronomical and astrological points of view; the allotment of countries to the nine regions on the basis of constellations; effects of years, months and days presided over by different planets; cloud formation, wind and rainfall; flowers and creepers; portents; growth of crops, commodities, prices and traders; ritual for the improvement of royal powers; signs of men and women; architecture, town-planning, water- divination; trees; manufacture of perfumes; animals, cows, dogs etc.; domestic felicity, erotic remedies; gems and their value; cleansing of teeth; omens through birds and beasts; and the functions of asterisms, lunar days etc.

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