Hora Sara Explained

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Hora Sara
Author:	Prithuyasas
Country:	India
Language:	Sanskrit
Subject:	Astrology

Hora Sara^[1] is an ancient treatise on Hindu astrology, in relation to divination, written in the Sanskrit Sloka format. Its author, Prithuyasas, was the son of Varahamihira (505–587 CE). ^[2]

The text was represented in the 17th century Hora Ratna, ^[3] where it was stated that "Prithuyasas occupies the zenith in the astrological world through his work, Hora Sara".^[4]

Topics covered in its 32 chapters include:

• The characteristics and nature of signs and Planets
• Planetary effects and strengths.
• Negative indications at time of birth
  • The effects of Chandra, Raja, Arishta and Nabhasa yogas
    • • • ^[5]

Notes and References

1. https://archive.org/details/HoraSaraRSanthanamEng/page/n5/mode/2up?q=Hora
2. Book: Core Yogas. Ernst Wilhelm . Kala Occult Publishers . 27. 9780970963611 . Google Books.
3. Book: Garga Hora Shastra. Krishan Kumar Pathak. 1999. Nishkaam Peeth Prakashan . 10. 9788187528111. Google Books.
4. Book: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra Vol.1. R.Santhanam. 1984. Ranjan Publications. New Delhi . 59, 488 . Google Books.
5. Book: Secrets of Occult Sciences. L.R.Chawdhri. December 1990. Sterling Publishers (P) Ltd.. 106 . 9781845570231. Google Books.