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4181 - Saravali

Author: Kalyana Varma

Description: Sarāvalī is a classical Vedic astrology treatise composed in the 10th century CE by the royal astrologer Kalyāṇa Varma. Spanning 55 chapters, this extensive work systematically explores horoscope interpretation—covering planetary positions at birth, yogas, aspects, conjunctions, house effects (including male/female horoscopy), predictive dashā systems, and remedies. Valuing both ancient authority and practical application, it synthesizes teachings from Varāha Mihira, Parāśara, and others, and includes Sanskrit verses alongside English commentary and transliteration. Modern editions typically present this dual-language format across two volumes. () ⸻ Keywords: Vedic astrology; horoscope interpretation; planetary influence; yogas; predictive astrology; Sanskrit treatise; transliteration; English commentary ⸻ Ideal for: Practitioners and students of Jyotiṣa (Vedic astrology), historians of Indian astrological literature, scholars comparing Sanskrit originals with English translations, and serious readers seeking both theory and practical interpretive tools. ⸻ Age: 18 years and up (requires familiarity with astrology and comfort with detailed, technical content) ⸻ Theme: Cosmic influence on life events, structure and significance of planetary combinations, methods of astrological prediction, remedial guidance, and fusion of classical astrological knowledge ⸻ Tone: Authoritative, scholarly, systematic, and instructional—with rigor rooted in classical sources ⸻ Book Type: Classic astrological treatise; dual-language academic edition; reference manual ⸻ Length: Approximately 1,200 pages.