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
Pascal’s Triangle (Meru Prastara) – The Staircase of Combinations
The Concept In this triangular array of integers, each number is the sum of the two directly above it. [...]
Negative Numbers (Rina) – The Mathematics of Debt
The Concept Negative numbers (-1, -5, and -10) are less than zero. They are useful for demonstrating debt, temperatures [...]
The concept of infinity (Ananta) – Embracing the Endless
The Concept Infinity indicates that a number has no end. It is a means to understand the limitations of [...]
Quadratic Equations – The Color-Coded Math
The Concept Solving a quadratic equation ($ax^2 + bx + c = 0$) is necessary for determining the trajectory [...]
Zero (Shunya) – The Number That Changed the World
The Concept Zero is not simply a placeholder, like an empty seat in a row; it is a number with [...]
The Sine Function of Trigonometry – The Lost-in-Translation Star Map
The Concept Trigonometry is the study of the relationships between triangle sides and angles. We can use the ‘Sine’ [...]
PART III: THE ROOTS OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
Pascal’s Triangle (Meru Prastara) – The Staircase of Combinations
The Concept In this triangular array of integers, each number is the sum of the two directly above it. [...]
Negative Numbers (Rina) – The Mathematics of Debt
The Concept Negative numbers (-1, -5, and -10) are less than zero. They are useful for demonstrating debt, temperatures [...]
The concept of infinity (Ananta) – Embracing the Endless
The Concept Infinity indicates that a number has no end. It is a means to understand the limitations of [...]
Quadratic Equations – The Color-Coded Math
The Concept Solving a quadratic equation ($ax^2 + bx + c = 0$) is necessary for determining the trajectory [...]
Zero (Shunya) – The Number That Changed the World
The Concept Zero is not simply a placeholder, like an empty seat in a row; it is a number with [...]
The Sine Function of Trigonometry – The Lost-in-Translation Star Map
The Concept Trigonometry is the study of the relationships between triangle sides and angles. We can use the ‘Sine’ [...]
PART IV: THE ROOTS OF LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE
PART V: THE ROOTS OF ENGINEERING AND CIVILISATION
Pascal’s Triangle (Meru Prastara) – The Staircase of Combinations
The Concept In this triangular array of integers, each number is the sum of the two directly above it. [...]
Negative Numbers (Rina) – The Mathematics of Debt
The Concept Negative numbers (-1, -5, and -10) are less than zero. They are useful for demonstrating debt, temperatures [...]
The concept of infinity (Ananta) – Embracing the Endless
The Concept Infinity indicates that a number has no end. It is a means to understand the limitations of [...]
Quadratic Equations – The Color-Coded Math
The Concept Solving a quadratic equation ($ax^2 + bx + c = 0$) is necessary for determining the trajectory [...]
Zero (Shunya) – The Number That Changed the World
The Concept Zero is not simply a placeholder, like an empty seat in a row; it is a number with [...]
The Sine Function of Trigonometry – The Lost-in-Translation Star Map
The Concept Trigonometry is the study of the relationships between triangle sides and angles. We can use the ‘Sine’ [...]
