Decoding the Aryabhatiya

Decoding the Aryabhatiya

Harshad Rane

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Harshad Rane
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Astronomía, espacio y tiempo
ISBN:
9781069488701
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Decoding the Aryabhatiya: Unravel the Cosmos with a 5th-Century Indian GeniusDiscover the genius who reshaped the cosmos before Copernicus! In Decoding the Aryabhatiya, Harshad Rane unveils the brilliance of Aryabhata, a 5th-century Indian scholar whose 121 Sanskrit verses revolutionized mathematics and astronomy. Written in the vibrant Gupta Empire, the Aryabhatiya introduced a rotating Earth, a precise value of pi, and foundational trigonometry-ideas that echo in modern science. This captivating guide brings Aryabhata’s cosmic vision to life for today’s readers.A Mathematical and Astronomical MasterpieceJourney through the Aryabhatiya’s four sections, each a cornerstone of ancient Indian science:Gītikāpāda: Decode poetic numerals, cosmic cycles, and planetary rhythms using Aryabhata’s ingenious alphabetical number system.Ganitapāda: Master revolutionary mathematics-decimal systems, algebra, a precise pi (3.1416), early sine tables, and the Kuttakara algorithm for solving complex equations.Kālakriyāpāda: Explore ancient timekeeping, from fleeting breaths to vast yugas, and methods for predicting planetary motions with epicyclic models.Golapāda: Map the celestial sphere with Aryabhata’s bold model of Earth’s rotation, eclipse calculations, and spherical astronomy.Why This Book Stands OutScientific Legacy: Trace Aryabhata’s influence from Bhaskara I’s 7th-century commentary to the Kerala School, Islamic scholars, and modern fields like AI and space exploration.Accessible Scholarship: Complex concepts like sine tables, spherical trigonometry, and cosmic time cycles are explained clearly, blending rigorous analysis with engaging storytelling.Global Impact: Discover how Aryabhata’s ideas traveled to Europe, shaping global science, and compare his system with Ptolemy’s Greco-Roman astronomy.Inspiring Journey: Relive the intellectual excitement of the Gupta Empire’s Golden Age and Aryabhata’s quest to unite mathematics, astronomy, and cosmic harmony.Who Is This For?Perfect for students, educators, mathematicians, astronomers, historians, and anyone fascinated by ancient India’s intellectual heritage. Whether you’re exploring the history of science, mathematics, or South Asian studies, this book offers a window into a 1,500-year-old universe that feels strikingly modern.Embark on a Cosmic Adventure!Join Harshad Rane in decoding Aryabhata’s mathematical universe. From innovative ciphers to a rotating Earth, uncover the ideas that changed science forever. Add Decoding the Aryabhatiya to your library today and ignite your curiosity about the cosmos!

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