1, 2 & 3. In this work on Jataka, I have treated of the following in 25th Chapters.

1. Definitions and Elementary principles (Zodiacal).

2. Do do do (Planetary).

3. On Animal and Vegetable Horoscopy.

4. On Nisheka kala or the Time of conception.

5. On Matters connected with Birth time.

6. On Balarishta or Early death.

7. On Ayurdaya or the Determination of the length of life.

8. On Planetary divisions and sub - divisions of life known as Dasas and Antardasas.

9. On Ashtakavargas.

10. On Avocation.

11. On Raja Yoga or the Birth of Kings.

12. On Nabhasa Yogas.

13. On Chandra or Lunar Yogas.

(a) An English Translation of this book by the same Translator, with Sanskrit Text, may be obtained from the ' Theosophist Office,' Adyar.

There are actually 28 Chapters in this book including the con-eluding one. Chapters 16 and 17 are not enumerated by Varahamihira. They are later additions from the other works of the Author, the former from Brihat - Samhita and the latter from Horasara.

14. On Double planetary Yogas.

15. On Ascetic Yogas.

16. On the Nakshatras or the Moon in the Asterisms.

17. On the Moon in the several signs of the Zodiac.

18. On the Sun, Mars and other planets in the several signs of the Zodiac.

19. On Planetary Aspects.

20. On the Planets in the Bhavas.

21. On the Planets in their several Vargas.

22. On Miscellaneous Yogas.

23. On Malefic Yogas.

24. On the Horoscopy of Women.

25. On Death.

26. On the Discovery of a lost Horoscope.

27. On the Drekkanas.

4, 5 and 6. I shall now give a summary of the subjects treated of in my work on Yarta. These are -

1. Prasna Prabheda.

2. Tithibala.

3. Nakshatrabhidhaua,

4. Varaphala.

5. Muhurta Nirdesa.

6. Chandra Bala.

7. Lagna Nishaya.

8. Lagna Bheda.

9. Grahasuhi. 10. Apavada. 11. Misraka.

12. Tauuvepana.

13. Guhyakapuja.

14. Swapna (Dreams)

15. Snanavidhi (Bath).

16. Grahayajna.

17. Prayana (Travels).

18. Sakunaruta.

I have also treated of Vivahakala and Grahakarana (Planets).

The last of the above subjects has been separately treated of by me in my Astronomical work known as Pan - chasiddhanta. Thus the three branches of the Jyotisha Sastra, viz., Astronomy, Horoscopy and Samhita (a), have been treated of by me for the benefit of intelligent students.

7. These brief works have been written by me on a full study and examination of the elaborate works of the ancient writers. If any important points be found omitted, I crave the forbearance of the learned critics.

8. If any portion of the Text be found omitted by the writer who copied or the teacher who taught, the learned will kindly supply the omission setting aside all feelings of jealousy. Again, if there be found in the Text errors, imperfections or omissions, the learned will kindly make the necessary corrections and supply what is wanted.

9. Varaha Mihira, the son of the Brahmin Aditya- dasa from whom he received his education, obtained the boon of knowledge from the Sun in the village of Kapittha, spent his days in the court of Ujjaini in the province of Avanti and has written this neat work on Horoscopy after a careful examination of the works of the ancient sages on the subject.

(a) Varaha - Mihira's work on Astronomy is known as Pancha Siddhantika. An English Translation of this work by Dr. G. Thibhaut may be had from Bombay. His works on Horoscopy and Samhita are known as the Brihat - .Jataka and the Brihat - Samhita. An English Translation of these hooks may be obtained from the Manager, The Theosophist Office, Adyar.

10. I have been enabled to write the present work by the grace of the Sun, of Vasishtha, and of Adityadasa, worshipped by me. Salutation to the Ancient Writers of Horoscopy.

End Of Uttarabhaga (Part II).