Synopsis A Unique text by India's greatest astronomer and astrologer Varaha Mihira known in India, Egypt, Greece and elsewhere.  This work laid the solid foundations of Indian astrology.  Special combinations, indications for asceticism, rectification of Birth time, female horoscopy, Ashtaka varga and unknown birth horoscopes are explained in detail.  The chapter on the decanates is unique.  It is a source-book for all vedic astrology principles.  The commentator has discussed the text on the basis of his own vast experience.  This is essential for beginners as well as for practitioners.