The \'Muhūrt Martand\' (मुहूर्तमार्तण्डः) is a highly respected and authoritative classical Sanskrit text on Muhurta (Electional Astrology) in the tradition of Hindu Astrology (Jyotiṣa).\r\n\r\nThe specific title you\'ve referenced, \"Muhoort Martand | \'Martand Vallabha\' - Sanskrit \'Martandpriya\' - Hindi Tika Sahit\", describes a comprehensive edition of this classic text.\r\n\r\nKey Details\r\n1. The Original Text: Muhūrt Martand\r\nAuthor: Nārāyaṇa Daivajña (Shri Narayan Devagya).\r\n\r\nSubject: The text focuses on the principles of Muhurta—the branch of astrology used to select the most auspicious time (muhurta) to begin any activity, such as marriage, house entry, travel, starting a business, etc.\r\n\r\nSignificance: It is considered one of the definitive works on the subject, alongside classics like Muhurta Chintamani.\r\n\r\n2. The Commentaries (Tikas)\r\nThe edition you mentioned is particularly valuable because it includes two important commentaries to aid in understanding the dense Sanskrit verses of the original text:\r\n\r\n\'Martand Vallabha\' (मार्तण्ड वल्लभ): This is the Sanskrit commentary (Tika) on the original Muhūrt Martand. Traditional Sanskrit commentaries are often crucial for clarifying the subtle meanings and technical terms used by the original author.\r\n\r\n\'Martandpriya\' (मार्तण्डप्रिया) or \'Bhāṣā Tīkā\': This is the Hindi translation and explanatory commentary provided to make the technical Sanskrit text and its Sanskrit commentary accessible to modern students, scholars, and practicing astrologers.\r\n\r\n3. Purpose of the Edition\r\nThis combined publication serves as a complete reference tool, providing:\r\n\r\nThe Mūla (Original) Text: The core aphorisms on Muhurta.\r\n\r\nSanskrit Commentary (\'Martand Vallabha\'): Traditional scholarly exposition.\r\n\r\nVernacular Explanation (\'Martandpriya\'): Practical clarification and interpretation in Hindi.
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