Library · Samhita
Muhūrtacintāmaṇi
मुहूर्तचिन्तामणि
- Author
- Rama Daivajna
- Period
- 1600 CE
- Tradition
- Samhita
Summary
The standard manual for choosing times for undertakings, from naming and initiation to building and travel. It sets out the qualities of tithis, nakshatras, varas, yogas and karanas, and the conditions that make a moment suitable or unsuitable. Its commentary Piyushadhara by Govinda is usually read with it.
Structure
About 11 chapters (prakaranas) of verse (counts vary by edition).
Where to read
Sanskrit-Hindi editions with the Piyushadhara commentary are widely available.