Karanakesari, Karaṇakesarī, Karana-kesari: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: History of Science in South Asia: Karaṇakesarī of BhāskaraKaraṇakesarī (करणकेसरी).—The Karaṇakesarī of Bhāskara (fl. 1681) is a set of astronomical tables along with a short accompanying versified text for computing the circumstances and details of lunar and solar eclipses. This text is divided into two chapters (adhikāras): the candraparvan or lunar eclipse which contains thirteen verses, and the sūryaparvan or solar eclipse which contains seven verses (although the manuscripts we have seen are not unanimous on this point). The text is both a supplement to the tables and a guide for using them. Its last verse tells us that this work was composed in Saudāmikā (a locality probably in Gujarāt) and the second verse indicates that its epoch is year 1603 of the Śaka era (1681 CE).
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Karana, Keshari, Kecari.
Starts with: Karanakesarin.
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