The Bṛhat Saṁhitā is a testament to the empirical mindset of ancient Indian scholars. Varāhamihira famously stated that a scientist must remain objective, writing that even the words of sages must be rejected if they contradict observable reality.
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The Bṛhat Saṃhitā (Great Compilation) of Varāhamihira (6th century CE) stands as one of the most remarkable encyclopedic works of the classical Gupta period, covering topics from astronomy and astrology to architecture, gemology, and hydrology. However, the phrase “Varāhamihira verified” poses a profound historiographical challenge. What does it mean to “verify” a text written 1,500 years ago? In the absence of original manuscripts, contemporary biographical records, or modern scientific replicability, verification must shift from empirical proof to . This essay argues that while the Bṛhat Saṃhitā cannot be “verified” in a positivist sense, its attribution to Varāhamihira is robustly supported by cross-referential consistency, later commentary traditions, and internal evidence—though significant interpolations and scribal errors remain unverifiable. The Bṛhat Saṁhitā is a testament to the