India’s rich literary, historical and intellectual heritage has received another significant international recognition. Three remarkable works of Indian knowledge traditions — the Mahabharata, Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Kalhana’s Rajatarangini — have been inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory…
India, often hailed as a cradle of civilization, has a legacy of profound knowledge spanning philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, literature, astronomy, and governance. A significant portion of this legacy is preserved in ancient manuscripts, written…
The Upanishads are a collection of ancient philosophical texts that form the foundation of Hindu philosophy and spirituality. These texts were composed in India between the 8th century BCE and the 6th century BCE, and they are considered some of the most important religious and philosophical texts in the world.…
The Brihat Samhita is a comprehensive treatise on astronomy, astrology, and meteorology that was written by the Indian astronomer and mathematician Varahamihira in the 6th century CE. The text is a compilation of knowledge from various sources, including earlier Hindu texts, as well as Greek and Babylonian astronomy. The Brihat Samhita covers a wide range of topics, including planetary movements, eclipses, weather prediction, gemology, and even the behavior of elephants.…