Indian Knowledge System – Scientific Power of Ancient India

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You will learn about Students will explore the significant contributions of ancient Indian scientists in various fields like mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and metallurgy. The course will delve into ancient Indian texts such as Aryabhattika, and other classical works. Students will understand how these texts served as repositories Students will discover how ancient Indian scientists often employed interdisciplinary approaches, combining philosophy, mathematics, and natural sciences . The course will highlight specific innovations and techniques developed in ancient India, such as the concept of zero, the decimal system & surgical techniques Students will explore how ideas and discoveries from India travelled globally contributing to the global scientific heritage. This course is ideal for individuals who are All those who are interested in learning about the advancement of ancient Indian scientific knowledge. It is particularly useful for All those who are interested in learning about the advancement of ancient Indian scientific knowledge.

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Title: Indian Knowledge System – Scientific Power of Ancient India

Price: $44.99

Number of Lectures: 36

Number of Published Lectures: 36

Number of Curriculum Items: 36

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 36

Original Price: $24.99

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What You Will Learn

Students will explore the significant contributions of ancient Indian scientists in various fields like mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and metallurgy.
The course will delve into ancient Indian texts such as Aryabhattika, and other classical works. Students will understand how these texts served as repositories
Students will discover how ancient Indian scientists often employed interdisciplinary approaches, combining philosophy, mathematics, and natural sciences .
The course will highlight specific innovations and techniques developed in ancient India, such as the concept of zero, the decimal system & surgical techniques
Students will explore how ideas and discoveries from India travelled globally contributing to the global scientific heritage.

Who Should Attend

All those who are interested in learning about the advancement of ancient Indian scientific knowledge.

Target Audiences

All those who are interested in learning about the advancement of ancient Indian scientific knowledge.

The course on scientists of ancient India offers a fascinating journey into the pioneering minds who shaped mathematics, astronomy, and natural sciences millennia ago. Students delve into the intellectual legacies of luminaries like Aryabhata, whose Aryabhatiya introduced revolutionary concepts in trigonometry and astronomy. They explore Brahmagupta’s foundational work on zero and quadratic equations, and Varahamihira’s encyclopedic “Brihat Samhita,” covering diverse fields from astrology to architecture. The course highlights Bhaskara I’s mathematical prowess, including his sine approximation formula, and Bhaskaracharya II’s advanced treatises on algebra and calculus in “Siddhanta Siromani.” Discussions also encompass Baudhayana’s geometric principles in the context of early Vedic rituals and Brahmasphutasiddhanta’s contributions to mathematics. Through lectures and discussions, students uncover not only technical achievements but also the cultural and historical contexts that nurtured these scientific minds. This exploration fosters a deeper appreciation for ancient Indian contributions to global scientific thought, emphasizing their enduring relevance and impact on modern disciplines.

The course also explores the ethical and societal impacts of these scientists’ works, revealing how their contributions extended beyond technical achievements to shape philosophical and cultural norms in ancient India. Students gain insights into how these early scientific advancements laid the foundation for later developments in science, technology, and intellectual thought worldwide, showcasing a rich legacy that continues to influence diverse fields today.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Aryabhata

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: Aryabhat : The Great Astronomer

Lecture 3: Aryabhat : The Great Mathematician

Lecture 4: Aryabhata : A Tribute

Chapter 2: Maharishi Charak

Lecture 1: Charak : An Introduction

Lecture 2: Charak Samhita

Lecture 3: Charak's contribution to medicine.

Chapter 3: Maharishi Nagarjuna

Lecture 1: Nagarjuna : An Introduction

Lecture 2: Gold Shine Mechanism & Technology

Lecture 3: Ras Ratnakar

Lecture 4: A Tribute & other works

Chapter 4: Kanad : The Father of Atomic Theory

Lecture 1: Kanad:The Father of Atomic Theory

Lecture 2: Vaisesika Sutras

Lecture 3: Atomic Theory

Chapter 5: Sushruta: The father of surgery

Lecture 1: Sushruta : The father of surgery

Lecture 2: Sushruta Samhita Part 1

Lecture 3: Sushruta Samhita Part II

Lecture 4: Sushruta's Contribution

Chapter 6: Varahamihira

Lecture 1: Varahamihira : An Introduction

Lecture 2: Panch Siddhantika

Lecture 3: Surya Siddhanta

Lecture 4: Brihat Samhita

Lecture 5: Varahamihira's Contribution to Mathematics

Lecture 6: Why he is known as Varahamihira?

Chapter 7: Bhaskar I

Lecture 1: Bhaskar I

Lecture 2: Aryabhatiyabhashya and other works

Lecture 3: Fractions,Positional System & A Tribute

Chapter 8: Brahamagupt

Lecture 1: Bhramagupta : An Introduction

Lecture 2: Bhramasphuta Siddhanta

Lecture 3: Khandak Adhyaya & Other Contributions

Chapter 9: Baudhayana

Lecture 1: Baudhayana : An Introduction

Lecture 2: Baudhayana Sutras

Lecture 3: Dharma Sutras

Chapter 10: Bhaskar II : The Great Bhaskaracharya

Lecture 1: Bhaskar II : The Great Bhaskaracharya

Lecture 2: Siddhant Siromani & other works

Lecture 3: A Tribute

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Dr Venus Jain
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