Shatpanchasika by V Subrahmanya Sastri [CBH]

ABOUT THE BOOK

Astrology is rightly termed as one of the shadangas-the six works auxiliary to the Veda. And it will not to be too much to say that this branch of knowledge is as necessary to civilization as any other branch, as a lack of knowledge of astrology means a deficiency in the advancement of mankind.

 

SHATPANCHASIKA V SUBRAHMANYA SASTRI

The Present work Shatpanchasika is an important work for the learning of Prasna Sastra, one of the branches of

Jotisha. The Author Prithuyasas, the son of Varahamihira, has condensed in 56 slokas several aspects of query, the Prasna Sastra. One is prompted to study every sloka

in minute detail.

The subjects covered in the seven chapters are General Principles, Travelling and returning, success and defeat, Auspicious and inauspicious symptoms, Queries about one abroad, Recovery of the lost, and Miscellaneous topics. The book contains the Sanskrit text of the book shatpanchasika with the original Sanskrit text with meaning of the sloka in English and commentary, The highlight of the book is a detailed commentary on

Drekkana swaroopa to ascertain direction, and other details