Classical texts in Jyotish
The ancient books of Jyotish Shastra, with traditional attributions.
Natal astrology (Hora)
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
Traditionally attributed to Sage Parashara
The foundation of the Parashari system: grahas, bhavas, yogas, dashas and remedies.
About this textYavana Jataka
Sphujidhvaja
An early Sanskrit text on horoscopy, noted for Greek astrological influence.
About this textPhaladeepika
Mantreshwara
Results of planets, houses, yogas and dashas in a clear, systematic form.
About this textJataka Parijata
Vaidyanatha Dikshita
A large compendium of natal astrology drawing on earlier authorities.
About this textHora Sara
Traditionally attributed to Prithuyashas
A classical text on natal astrology, traditionally said to be by the son of Varahamihira.
About this textUttara Kalamrita
Attributed to Kalidasa (authorship debated)
Results of planets and houses, with notable verses on planetary characteristics.
About this textChamatkara Chintamani
Traditionally attributed to Bhatta Narahari
A compact work on planetary results in the houses.
About this textBhrigu Samhita
Bhrigu tradition
Collections of chart readings; surviving manuscripts are compilations of uncertain age.
About this textJaimini system
Jaimini Sutras
Attributed to Jaimini
The Jaimini system: karakas, sign aspects and Chara Dasha.
About this textPrashna and Tajika
Prashna Marga
Traditionally attributed to Harihara
A Kerala text on prashna, the astrology of questions.
About this textTajika Neelakanthi
Neelakantha
A classical text on Tajika, the annual chart (varshaphala) system.
About this textMuhurta
Astronomy and Samhita
Vedanga Jyotisha
Traditionally attributed to Lagadha
Among the oldest surviving Indian texts on astronomical timekeeping and the calendar.
About this textSurya Siddhanta
Traditional; author not known
A classical Indian astronomical treatise used for planetary computation.
About this textBrihat Samhita
Varahamihira
An encyclopaedic work on astronomy, omens, architecture and more.
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