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Varahamihir-The Sage Ahead of his Time

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Some called him a saint, and some, an astrologer. But Varahmihir was actually a genius mathematician whose discoveries hold significance even after thousands of years. From calculating the diameters of several planets like Mercury and Saturn, to saying that water was present on Mars, Varahmihir's predictions were based on detailed mathematical calculations. Though, today we have been able to preserve only a fragment of his vast research. How did ancient Indians make such scientific advancements? What really was the extent of their knowledge?

Narrated by

Purab

Written by

Mihir Joshi

Audio Design by

Aayush Mehra

Creative Direction by

Dhruv Lau

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Some called him a saint, and some, an astrologer. But Varahmihir was actually a genius mathematician whose discoveries hold significance even after thousands of years. From calculating the diameters of several planets like Mercury and Saturn, to saying that water was present on Mars, Varahmihir's predictions were based on detailed mathematical calculations. Though, today we have been able to preserve only a fragment of his vast research. How did ancient Indians make such scientific advancements? What really was the extent of their knowledge?

Narrated by

Purab

Written by

Mihir Joshi

Audio Design by

Aayush Mehra

Creative Direction by

Dhruv Lau

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  continue reading

100 episoder

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