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DCI Recommended
About the Book:
The
Horaphalaratnavali, a Malayalam commentary on the initial eight chapters of
Brihajjataka, runs as a dialogue between a teacher and his disciple. The author
appears to be well-versed in various branches of ancient learning and reveals
several secret interpretations of many Shlokas which were guarded by the
tradition and were hitherto unheard by others. Particularly, his treatment of
the last two chapters on Ayurdaya and Dasas deserve special attention from the
readers. He appears to be well acquainted with Sanskrit commentaries by
Bhattotpala, Rudra, and Govinda Bhattattiri and so on. A discerning reader can
easily recognize the erudite scholarship of the author and the value of his
unambiguous instructions.
This English
translation brings forth for the first time the greatness of the work to the
non-Malayali Jyotisha enthusiasts by providing extensive notes at every
instance by explaining the concepts with pictorial depictions, real-life case
studies and examples, and by incorporating information from the commentaries of
Bhattotpala, Rudra, Govinda Bhattattiri, Parameshwara and A.N. Srinivasaraghava
Aiyangar. Relevant information from other works like Prashnanushthana Paddhati
and Phaladeepika is also incorporated.
