Zero to Gravity: The Ancient Indian Roots of Modern Science.
Explore the 108 foundational concepts across mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and engineering..
PART 1: THE ROOTS OF MATHEMATICS
PART II: THE ROOTS OF ASTRONOMY AND COSMOLOGY
The Speed of Light – The Fastest Traveler in the Universe
The Concept Light does not travel instantly; it moves at a specific rate, which is approximately 186,000 miles per [...]
Planetary Diameters – Measuring the Untouchable Worlds
The Concept How can you measure a planet without a telescope? The Surya Siddhanta determines the planet's angular diameter [...]
Gravity (Gurutvakarshan) – The Cosmic Embrace
The Concept Gravity pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth. It explains why apples fall instead of drifting [...]
Heliocentrism (The Sun as Centre) – The Cosmic Charioteer
The Concept Heliocentrism is the notion that the Sun is at the centre of the solar system, with Earth [...]
Squaring the Circle (Geometric Transformation) – The Geometry of the Fire Altar
The Concept ‘Squaring the Circle’ refers to using only a ruler and compass to create a square with the [...]
The Pulveriser (Kuttaka) – Grinding Down the Numbers
The Concept ‘Kuttaka’ implies breaking or smashing something into small pieces. It is a method for solving linear indeterminate [...]
PART III: THE ROOTS OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
The Speed of Light – The Fastest Traveler in the Universe
The Concept Light does not travel instantly; it moves at a specific rate, which is approximately 186,000 miles per [...]
Planetary Diameters – Measuring the Untouchable Worlds
The Concept How can you measure a planet without a telescope? The Surya Siddhanta determines the planet's angular diameter [...]
Gravity (Gurutvakarshan) – The Cosmic Embrace
The Concept Gravity pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth. It explains why apples fall instead of drifting [...]
Heliocentrism (The Sun as Centre) – The Cosmic Charioteer
The Concept Heliocentrism is the notion that the Sun is at the centre of the solar system, with Earth [...]
Squaring the Circle (Geometric Transformation) – The Geometry of the Fire Altar
The Concept ‘Squaring the Circle’ refers to using only a ruler and compass to create a square with the [...]
The Pulveriser (Kuttaka) – Grinding Down the Numbers
The Concept ‘Kuttaka’ implies breaking or smashing something into small pieces. It is a method for solving linear indeterminate [...]
PART IV: THE ROOTS OF LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE
PART V: THE ROOTS OF ENGINEERING AND CIVILISATION
The Speed of Light – The Fastest Traveler in the Universe
The Concept Light does not travel instantly; it moves at a specific rate, which is approximately 186,000 miles per [...]
Planetary Diameters – Measuring the Untouchable Worlds
The Concept How can you measure a planet without a telescope? The Surya Siddhanta determines the planet's angular diameter [...]
Gravity (Gurutvakarshan) – The Cosmic Embrace
The Concept Gravity pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth. It explains why apples fall instead of drifting [...]
Heliocentrism (The Sun as Centre) – The Cosmic Charioteer
The Concept Heliocentrism is the notion that the Sun is at the centre of the solar system, with Earth [...]
Squaring the Circle (Geometric Transformation) – The Geometry of the Fire Altar
The Concept ‘Squaring the Circle’ refers to using only a ruler and compass to create a square with the [...]
The Pulveriser (Kuttaka) – Grinding Down the Numbers
The Concept ‘Kuttaka’ implies breaking or smashing something into small pieces. It is a method for solving linear indeterminate [...]
