Képgarancia: Alba Litera saját képek.
Író/Szerző: Varáha Mihira
Fordító: N. Chidambaram Iyer
Kiadó: Sri Satguru Publications - Delhi
Kiadás éve: 1987
Oldalszám: 464
Kötés: Puhatáblás
Nyelv: Angol
Állapot: jó
Méret: 14 cm x 21,5 cm

Varaha Mihira is considered to be the foremost Hindu Astronomer and Astrologer. He was master of all the three sections of Astrology. The outstanding works of Varahamihira are— 1. Brhat Saffihita. 2. Brhad Jataka, 3. Laghu Jataka. 4. Brhad Yogayatra, 5. SamAsa Sathhita etc.

Brhat Sathhita is the most celebrated work of Varaha Mihira. The 106 chapters of the Brhat Sarhhita contain all the practical and useful knowledge of the astronomical aspects for the daily life of the people in general. The chapters of this book contain in depth information about Astronomy, Geography, Meteorology, Portents, Agriculture, Economics, Physiognomy, Botany, Zoology, Erotics, Gemology, Augurus. Calendar, Stellar lore etc.