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Brihat Jataka

Varahamihira
~505 CE
One of the five principal works of the great astronomer-astrologer Varahamihira. A concise but highly authoritative classical text on natal horoscopy (Jataka), covering zodiacal definitions, planetary natures, time of conception, longevity, dasha systems, Ashtakavarga, yogas (Nabhasa, lunar, ascetic, Raja), planets in signs and houses, female horoscopy, death, and Drekkanas. Remarkable for its terse, aphoristic style and systematic coverage.
Translation: N. Chidambaram Aiyar
381 shlokas in 26 chapters ✏ Review queue
Chapter 1
Definitions and Elementary Principles (Zodiacal)
18 shlokas
Chapter 2
Definitions and Elementary Principles (Planetary)
2 shlokas
Chapter 3
Nishekakala — Time of Conception
8 shlokas
Chapter 4
Matters Connected with Birth Time
21 shlokas
Chapter 5
Balarishta — Early Death
21 shlokas
Chapter 6
Ayurdaya — Length of Life
26 shlokas
Chapter 7
Planetary Divisions of Life
48 shlokas
Chapter 8
Ashtaka-Vargas
23 shlokas
Chapter 9
Avocation and Profession
33 shlokas
Chapter 10
Raja Yogas
3 shlokas
Chapter 11
Nabhasa Yogas
20 shlokas
Chapter 12
Chandra — Lunar Yogas
19 shlokas
Chapter 13
Double Planetary Yogas
9 shlokas
Chapter 14
Ascetic Yogas
5 shlokas
Chapter 15
Nakshatras — Moon in the Asterisms
4 shlokas
Chapter 16
Moon in the Signs
13 shlokas
Chapter 17
Sun, Mars and Other Planets in Signs
44 shlokas
Chapter 19
Planets in the Bhavas (Houses)
9 shlokas
Chapter 20
Planets in Several Vargas
10 shlokas
Chapter 21
Miscellaneous Yogas
9 shlokas
Chapter 22
Malefic Yogas
5 shlokas
Chapter 23
Female Horoscopy
16 shlokas
Chapter 24
Death
16 shlokas
Chapter 25
Lost Horoscopes
14 shlokas
Chapter 26
Drekkanas
51 shlokas
Chapter 28
Conclusion.
28 shlokas