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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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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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