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Unique aspects of Indian Mathematics
Introduction This document explores the unique aspects of Indian mathematics, highlighting its in...
Introduction to Indian Mathematics
Geometry in Ancient India Geometry was an ancient science in India, with evidence of complex con...
Pingala and the Binary system
Introduction This document explores the work of Pingala, an Indian scholar from the 2nd Century ...
Measurements for time, distance and weight
Introduction This document explores the units of measurement used in ancient India for time, dist...
Kaṭapayādi System: A Unique Method for Representing Numbers with Letters
Introduction The Kaṭapayādi system is an ingenious method developed in India for converting numer...
Bhuta Sankhya system
Introduction The Bhūta-Saṃkhyā system is a unique approach developed in India to represent number...
Salient aspects of Indian Mathematics
Introduction This document explores the significant contributions of ancient Indians to mathemati...
Number systems and units of measurement in India : A historical overview
The Importance of Number Systems and Units of Measurement Robust number systems, units of measu...
Summary of the module
Let us now summarize the key concepts and frameworks discussed in the lesson on knowledge creatio...
Siddhanta : Established tenets in the field of study
Here we will explore the concept of Siddhanta in Nyaya philosophy, which refers to established te...
Potential fallacies in the reasoning process
Here lets us understand the concept of Hetvabhasas (fallacies) in Nyaya philosophy, specifically ...
Deductive or inductive knowledge framework
Here we delve into the logical framework of Nyaya's argumentation model, specifically within the ...
Framework for establishing valid knowledge, through Nyaya system
Here we will try to understand the Nyaya Darshana's framework for knowledge creation, highlightin...
Samshaya (Doubt) in Nyaya philosophy
Here we will explore the concept of Saṃśaya (doubt) in Nyaya philosophy and its role in knowledge...
Pramana : The means of valid knowledge in Nyaya philosophy
Here we delve into the concept of Pramāṇa in Nyaya philosophy, exploring the various ways we acqu...
Samanya, Vishesha, Samavaaya
Here we explore the three important concepts in Vaiśeṣika philosophy: sāmānya (universal), viśēṣa...
Attributes – The Properties of Substances and Action – The Driver of Conjunction and Disjunction
Gunas: The Properties of Substances Gunas, or attributes, are the properties that inhere in subst...
Dravyas: The Constituents of Physical Reality
Understanding Dravyas In the Vaisheshika system, Dravya, or substance, is the basic building bloc...
Prameyas: A Vaisesikan approach to physical reality
What are Prameyas? Prameyas are the legitimate objects of inquiry or the types of objects about w...
Knowledge tradition in Indian Intellectual tradition
Understanding Knowledge In the Indian Intellectual Tradition, knowledge was created systematicall...