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Unique aspects of Indian Mathematics

Indian Knowledge System Module 5 - Number System, mathematics a...

Introduction This document explores the unique aspects of Indian mathematics, highlighting its in...

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Introduction to Indian Mathematics

Indian Knowledge System Module 5 - Number System, mathematics a...

Geometry in Ancient India Geometry was an ancient science in India, with evidence of complex con...

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Pingala and the Binary system

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Introduction This document explores the work of Pingala, an Indian scholar from the 2nd Century ...

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Measurements for time, distance and weight

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Introduction This document explores the units of measurement used in ancient India for time, dist...

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Kaṭapayādi System: A Unique Method for Representing Numbers with Letters

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Introduction The Kaṭapayādi system is an ingenious method developed in India for converting numer...

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Bhuta Sankhya system

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Introduction The Bhūta-Saṃkhyā system is a unique approach developed in India to represent number...

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Salient aspects of Indian Mathematics

Indian Knowledge System Module 5 - Number System, mathematics a...

Introduction This document explores the significant contributions of ancient Indians to mathemati...

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Number systems and units of measurement in India : A historical overview

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The Importance of Number Systems and Units of Measurement Robust number systems, units of measu...

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Summary of the module

Indian Knowledge System Module 4 - Wisdom through the ages and ...

Let us now summarize the key concepts and frameworks discussed in the lesson on knowledge creatio...

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Siddhanta : Established tenets in the field of study

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Here we will explore the concept of Siddhanta in Nyaya philosophy, which refers to established te...

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Potential fallacies in the reasoning process

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Here lets us understand the concept of Hetvabhasas (fallacies) in Nyaya philosophy, specifically ...

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Deductive or inductive knowledge framework

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Here we delve into the logical framework of Nyaya's argumentation model, specifically within the ...

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Framework for establishing valid knowledge, through Nyaya system

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Here we will try to understand the Nyaya Darshana's framework for knowledge creation, highlightin...

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Samshaya (Doubt) in Nyaya philosophy

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Here we will explore the concept of Saṃśaya (doubt) in Nyaya philosophy and its role in knowledge...

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Pramana : The means of valid knowledge in Nyaya philosophy

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Here we delve into the concept of Pramāṇa in Nyaya philosophy, exploring the various ways we acqu...

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Samanya, Vishesha, Samavaaya

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Here we explore the three important concepts in Vaiśeṣika philosophy: sāmānya (universal), viśēṣa...

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Attributes – The Properties of Substances and Action – The Driver of Conjunction and Disjunction

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Gunas: The Properties of Substances Gunas, or attributes, are the properties that inhere in subst...

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Dravyas: The Constituents of Physical Reality

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Understanding Dravyas In the Vaisheshika system, Dravya, or substance, is the basic building bloc...

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Prameyas: A Vaisesikan approach to physical reality

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What are Prameyas? Prameyas are the legitimate objects of inquiry or the types of objects about w...

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Knowledge tradition in Indian Intellectual tradition

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Understanding Knowledge In the Indian Intellectual Tradition, knowledge was created systematicall...

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