About “Bṛhat Saṃhitā”
Bṛhat-saṃhitā is a 6th-century Sanskrit-language encyclopedia compiled by Varāhamihira in present-day Ujjain, India. The work covers multiple subjects beyond the author's primary focus on astrology and astronomy. It is organized into three sections: Tantra, Hora, and Samhita. Each section addresses different aspects of knowledge, reflecting the diverse interests of the author. The text remains an important historical source on ancient Indian scholarship. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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