Brihat Jataka of Varahamihira

by B. Suryanarain Rao

Birhat Jatak from time immemorial has been considered as the standard textbook on Astrology. The English translation of Varahamihira`s Brihat Jataka is a monumental work in completing which the difficulties in translating a beautiful, technical and suggestive work in sanskrit had to surmounted by hard labour, profound research and want of adequate expressions.It is not mere a translation work; the ripe experience of Mr. Rao for over 60 years in the field of Astrology and his sound judgment on doubtful points have substantiated its value further. PROF.B. SURYANARAIN RAO was the first to pioneer astrological journalism in the country in the 19th century when he started the now internationally renowned The Astrological Magazine, in 1895.PROF. RAO was the author of numerous books like Never-To-Be-Forgotten Empire; Hyder Ali or Sultan of Mysore; Astrological Mirror; Astrological Primer etc. He translated into English several classical works like Jaiminisutras, Jataka Chandrika, Satayogamanjari, Jatakakalanidhi, etc.