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
The Decimal System – The Magic of Place Value
The Concept We can write any number, no matter how large, using only ten symbols (0-9) in the ‘Base-10’ [...]
Fibonacci Numbers – The Mountain of Cadence
The Concept The Fibonacci sequence (0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8...) is a series of numbers in which [...]
PART II: THE ROOTS OF ASTRONOMY AND COSMOLOGY
Earthquake–Resistant Architecture – The Temples That Dance With the Earth
The Concept Rigid constructions collapse when the ground shakes, whereas flexible structures remain standing. By using interlocking joints instead [...]
Compass (Matsya Yantra) – The Iron Fish of the Ocean
The Concept To navigate the high seas, you must first know where North is. A magnetised needle floating in [...]
Stepwells (Passive Cooling) – The Subterranean Air Conditioners
The Concept Water evaporates in hot climates. To save it, you must go deep underground. Stepwells (Baolis) are inverted [...]
Urban Planning (The Grid System) – The Smart Cities of Harappa
The Concept A city should not be a maze. A planned city uses a ‘Grid Iron’ system where streets [...]
Metabolism and Digestion (Agni) – The Digestive Fire
The Concept The body functions as an engine, burning fuel (food). This burning power is known as metabolism. If [...]
Genetics (Beeja, Kshetra) – The Blueprint of Heredity
The Concept Traits are passed on from parents to offspring. The ‘seed’ (DNA) contains the blueprint. Defects in the [...]
PART III: THE ROOTS OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
Earthquake–Resistant Architecture – The Temples That Dance With the Earth
The Concept Rigid constructions collapse when the ground shakes, whereas flexible structures remain standing. By using interlocking joints instead [...]
Compass (Matsya Yantra) – The Iron Fish of the Ocean
The Concept To navigate the high seas, you must first know where North is. A magnetised needle floating in [...]
Stepwells (Passive Cooling) – The Subterranean Air Conditioners
The Concept Water evaporates in hot climates. To save it, you must go deep underground. Stepwells (Baolis) are inverted [...]
Urban Planning (The Grid System) – The Smart Cities of Harappa
The Concept A city should not be a maze. A planned city uses a ‘Grid Iron’ system where streets [...]
Metabolism and Digestion (Agni) – The Digestive Fire
The Concept The body functions as an engine, burning fuel (food). This burning power is known as metabolism. If [...]
Genetics (Beeja, Kshetra) – The Blueprint of Heredity
The Concept Traits are passed on from parents to offspring. The ‘seed’ (DNA) contains the blueprint. Defects in the [...]
PART IV: THE ROOTS OF LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE
PART V: THE ROOTS OF ENGINEERING AND CIVILISATION
Earthquake–Resistant Architecture – The Temples That Dance With the Earth
The Concept Rigid constructions collapse when the ground shakes, whereas flexible structures remain standing. By using interlocking joints instead [...]
Compass (Matsya Yantra) – The Iron Fish of the Ocean
The Concept To navigate the high seas, you must first know where North is. A magnetised needle floating in [...]
Stepwells (Passive Cooling) – The Subterranean Air Conditioners
The Concept Water evaporates in hot climates. To save it, you must go deep underground. Stepwells (Baolis) are inverted [...]
Urban Planning (The Grid System) – The Smart Cities of Harappa
The Concept A city should not be a maze. A planned city uses a ‘Grid Iron’ system where streets [...]
Metabolism and Digestion (Agni) – The Digestive Fire
The Concept The body functions as an engine, burning fuel (food). This burning power is known as metabolism. If [...]
Genetics (Beeja, Kshetra) – The Blueprint of Heredity
The Concept Traits are passed on from parents to offspring. The ‘seed’ (DNA) contains the blueprint. Defects in the [...]
