Synopsis Astrology holds a prominent place in the life of every Indian.  No important work is done or actively undertaken without first consulting the horoscope.  When such is the case it behoves on every thinking individual to maintain the dignity and purity of the science by insisting on the systematic study of the subject on rational and approved lines.  Such a study is possible only when standard books are published.  In the present day, the subject is so mishandled and misused by ignorant and ill-informed astrologers that each Tom, Dick and Harry calls himself and astrologei and some of the credulous public fall an easy prey to the snares set up by such quacks.  The educated public will do well to study the general principles of the sciences so that if at all they wish to consult an astrologer, such knowledge might guide them to select the right sort of person.  It is with a view to enabling the educated public to have an insight into the general principles of astrology that this translation is presented.  Bhavartha Ratnakara is a short treatise on astrology, composed by Sri Ramanuja and the way the different principles by the author will not fail to make a powerful impression on the minds of the readers.