CONTENTS (Chapter 82 from Sarangadharapaddhati; Vol. 1: The text) Foreword vii Upavanavinoda (Text in Sanskrit) 1 Upavanavinoda (Translation) - Nalini Sadhale: Introduction 35 Importance of trees 35 Merits and demerits of trees near residence 37 Soil 37 Propagation of trees 38 Sowing the seed 38 Pits 39 Distance in between trees 40 Auspicious and inauspicious plants 40 Watering 41 Plant protection 41 Constructing gardens 42 Ground indications of water for digging wells 43 Indications of groundwater in a desert land 45 Digging of wells 46 Nourishment 46 Kunapa (liquid manure) 48 Diseases and treatment 48 Wonder plants 49 Natural indications for growth of grain crops 52 Indications for breeding of animals 52 Indications for general living conditions 52 Commentary on Upavanavinoda - Y L Nene 53 Appendix: 1. Plants in Upavanavinoda 56