Maansagari Volume 1

Book excerpt: It is my profound privilege to present before the esteemed readers the English translation of the most inspiring and enlightening ancient classic Maansagari which was composed by Janardan Harji, the son of a head priest from Gujarat who was a devout scholar of Vedic Sastras and was known for his great virtues Maansagari is amongst a few ancient treatises which were composed in the primeval time. Although the exact origin of this text is not Known, some scholars trace it to the 16th century. This astrological text however, has assumed remarkable importance for its unique and special treatment accorded to the intricate and complex features of this pristine monograph. Most of its assertions and exposition were so original, fundamental and creative in character that the learned astrological seers defined this pearless Grantha as Maansagari Paddhiti. This text holds a most distinguished position amongst the great ancient astrological classics whose