Sanatan Science Advancements: Exploring the Ancient Indian Contributions to Astronomy and Astrology
Baharat(India) is a land of ancient wisdom and knowledge that has been passed down through generations. The Sanatan Dharma, also known as Hindutva, has a rich history of science and technology that dates back thousands of years. In this article, we will explore the Sanatan science advancements and the contributions made by the ancient Indian Rishi(sage) to astronomy and astrology.
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List of Inventions by Ancient Indian Rishi(sage):-
The ancient Indian Rishi(sage) were great scholars who contributed immensely to science and technology. They invented many things that we use in our daily lives today. Here is a list of some of the inventions made by them:
- Zero: The concept of zero was invented by Indian mathematicians in the 5th century.
- Ayurveda: Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that dates back over 7000 years.
- Yoga: Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that has been around for over 7000 years.
- Chess: Chess is a game that originated in India around the 6th century.
- Shampoo: The word shampoo comes from the Sanskrit word "champu," which means to massage.
- Cotton cultivation: India is the birthplace of cotton cultivation, which dates back over 6000 years.
- Steel: Ancient Indian metallurgists were able to produce high-quality steel that was used to make swords and other weapons.
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Astronomy
The ancient Indian Rishi(sage) were also great astronomers who made great contributions to the field than modern science. They studied the stars and planets and were able to make accurate predictions about celestial events. They also developed mathematical formulas to calculate the position of celestial bodies. Here are some of the contributions made by them:
- Surya Siddhanta: The Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian text that contains detailed information about astronomy. It was written around 400 AD and is one of the most accurate texts on astronomy.
- Aryabhatta: Aryabhatta was an ancient Indian Sanatan(Hindu) astronomer who made significant contributions to the field. He was the first person to propose that the Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
- Bhaskara: Bhaskara was another ancient Indian Sanatan(Hindu) astronomer who made significant contributions to the field. He developed a formula to calculate the position of planets and stars.
- Jantar Mantar: The Jantar Mantar is an observatory in Jaipur, Rajasthan, that was built in the approximately 18th century. It contains a collection of astronomical instruments that were used to make accurate predictions about celestial events.
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Astrology
Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies and their influence on human affairs and the natural world. The ancient Indian Sanatan(Hindu) Rishi(sage) made great contributions to the field of astrology. They developed a system of astrology that is still used today. Here are some of the contributions made by them:
- Jyotish: Jyotish is an ancient Indian system of astrology that dates back over 5000 years. It is based on the positions of celestial bodies at the time of a person's birth.
Horoscopes: Horoscopes are a popular form of astrology that is based on a person's date of birth.
Nakshatras: Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions in Indian astrology. Each Nakshatra is associated with a specific star or constellation.
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra: The Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra is an ancient Indian text that contains detailed information about astrology. It was written by the Rishi(sage) Parashara and is one of the most accurate texts on astrology.
Sources of Reference:
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- "Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing" by Dr. Vasant Lad, Lotus Press, 1984.
- "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" translated by Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Publications, 1990.
- "A History of Chess" by H.J.R. Murray, Oxford University Press, 1913.
- "A Dictionary of Indian Terms Used in Shampoo, Soap, and Perfumery" by Amiya Charan Chakravarty, Firma KLM Private Limited, 2003.
- "Cotton: The Biography of a Revolutionary Fiber" by Stephen Yafa, Penguin Books, 2006.
- "The Wonder that was India" by A.L. Basham, Picador, 2004.
- "Surya Siddhanta: A Text Book of Hindu Astronomy" by Ebenezer Burgess, Forgotten Books, 2015.
- "Aryabhattiya of Aryabhata: A Critical Edition" by K. S. Shukla, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, 2002.
