Jaina Astronomy (Post-Vedic Indian Astronomy): A Challenge to Western Influences
Lishk, S.S. (Dr.)
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Book ID : 5775
ISBN-10 : 81-85781-95-8 / 8185781958
ISBN-13 : 978-81-85781-95-2 / 9788185781952
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2012
Edition : (New Edition)
Language : English
With a foreword by Dr. A.I. Volodarsky and introduction by Dr. A.K. Bag; xxx, 300p., Tables, Figs., App., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- I. Sources of Jaina Astronomy. II. Units of Time, Length and Graduation of Zodiacal Circumference. III. Jaina Cosmography. IV. The Science of Jaina Sciatheries. V. Notion of Declination Implied in the Concept of Mandala (Diurnal Circle). VI. The Jaina Calender. VII. Kinematics of Venus. VIII. Notes on Some Miscellaneous Texts.
DESCRIPTION
A landmarking publication by Dr. S.S. Lishk which deals with mathematical analysis of ancient Indian astronomy.it is Post-Vedic Indian Astronomy, a challenge to Western influences.It covers the post Vedanga and pre-Siddhantic period the so called Dark Period and hither to remaining as a forgotten chapter in history of ancient Indian mathematics and astronomy.This work initiates the task of bridging a big gap between the periods of Vedanga Jyotisha and Siddhantic astronomy in ancient India.