Library · Samhita
Bṛhatsaṃhitā
बृहत्संहिता
- Author
- Varahamihira
- Period
- 6th century CE
- Tradition
- Samhita
Summary
An encyclopaedia of the samhita branch, covering planetary motions and their omens, weather, earthquakes, agriculture, gems, architecture, iconography, the selection of sites and the qualities of animals and people. It is a major source for the cultural history of early India as well as for Jyotisha.
Structure
Over 100 chapters in verse (counts vary by edition).
Where to read
English translation by M. Ramakrishna Bhat (two volumes); Sanskrit text with Bhattotpala's commentary.