Vedic Mathematics and Methods of Multiplication in Gaṇitasārasaṅgraha

  • Towards the end of the Vedic period, sūtra literature emerged, specifically connected to Vedāṅgas, which are six in total: Shiksha, Vyakaran, Chhandas, Nirukta, Kalp, and Jyotish. Sūtras belong to the Kalpa Vedāṅga.
  • Mathematics was developed during this period, with references to geometry in the Śulbasūtra, which are practical manuals for measurements and algorithms necessary for constructing Vedis and altars.
  • The Śulbasūtras describe advanced geometric knowledge and are considered the oldest Indian mathematical works. The term "śulba" means rope or cord, used for measuring the shape of the altar.
  • The Śulbasūtras are divided into six paṭalas (sections), with the first paṭala focusing on geometry-related ....
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