Vedic Contributions to Geometry: Unveiling the Origins of Mathematics

Srivas Krishna Das Brahmacari *

Peethadhish, Sri Nrisimha Dham, Dhading, Nepal.
 
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International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 12(01), 2888–2916.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.1.1163
Publication history: 
Received on 15 May 2024; revised on 23 June 2024; accepted on 26 June 2024
 
Abstract: 
The historical origins of foundational mathematical principles often lie obscured in the past. Among the luminaries in this nebulous landscape were Vedic mathematicians like Baudhāyana, Bhāṣkarācārya, Brahmagupta, Aryabhata, Pāṇini, Kātyāyana, and Āpastamba, eminent figures and sages of their time. Baudhāyana, in particular, is revered for his seminal contributions, prominently through the Baudhāyana Sulba Sūtra. This compendium of mathematical and ritualistic precepts predates the. The Baudhāyana Sulba Sūtra text belongs to the ritualistic ethos of Vedic Hinduism, yet it contains profound geometric theorems that expose the multifaceted genius of Baudhāyana. A scholarly endeavor has been an exegetical exercise on the mathematical corpus left by Baudhāyana, which throws new light on his pivotal role in shaping the contours of mathematical discourse within the antiquity of our civilization. This research helps us to enrich our knowledge about Vedic mathematical thinking and its intricate relationship with cultural and spiritual traditions.
 
Keywords: 
Vedic Mathematics; Baudhāyana Theorem; Sulba Sutras; Ancient Geometry; Mathematical History; Vedic Rituals; Dharma Sūtras
 
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