Publisher's Synopsis
Translation of the Surya Siddhanta and of the Siddhanta Siromani (1861) is a book written by Bapu Deva Sastri. It is a translation of two ancient Indian astronomical texts, the Surya Siddhanta and the Siddhanta Siromani. The Surya Siddhanta is a treatise on astronomy that dates back to the 4th or 5th century AD, while the Siddhanta Siromani is a mathematical treatise written by the Indian mathematician Bhaskara II in the 12th century AD. The book provides a detailed and accurate translation of these two texts, along with commentary and explanations of the concepts and calculations presented in them. It covers topics such as the movement of the planets, the calculation of eclipses, and the measurement of time. The translation is based on the original Sanskrit texts, and is intended to make these important works accessible to a wider audience. Overall, Translation of the Surya Siddhanta and of the Siddhanta Siromani (1861) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and mathematics in India, as well as for scholars and students of these subjects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
