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
Cataract Surgery – Clearing the Clouded Vision
The Concept A cataract develops when the eye's natural lens becomes obscured, which can cause blindness. Surgery can either [...]
Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty) – The Indian Flap Technique
The Concept Plastic surgery is the practice of reconstructing body parts. Rhinoplasty (nose repair) involves taking a skin flap [...]
Mordants (Fixing Colour) – The Secret of Color Bonding
The Concept Dipping clothing in dye will cause it to wash out. To chemically bond the dye to the [...]
Flame Tests (Coloured Fire) – Reading the Colors of Fire
The Concept Different metals burn in different hues. For example, sodium burns yellow, while copper burns green/blue. This is [...]
Acids and Alkalis (Kshara) – The Chemistry of Balance
The Concept In chemistry, acids and bases (alkalis) are analogous to yin and yang. They react to make each [...]
Mercury Processing (Parad Samskara) – Mastering the Living Metal
The Concept Mercury (Quicksilver) is toxic. However, in the Indian alchemical tradition (Rasa Shastra), it was refined using 18 [...]
PART III: THE ROOTS OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
Cataract Surgery – Clearing the Clouded Vision
The Concept A cataract develops when the eye's natural lens becomes obscured, which can cause blindness. Surgery can either [...]
Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty) – The Indian Flap Technique
The Concept Plastic surgery is the practice of reconstructing body parts. Rhinoplasty (nose repair) involves taking a skin flap [...]
Mordants (Fixing Colour) – The Secret of Color Bonding
The Concept Dipping clothing in dye will cause it to wash out. To chemically bond the dye to the [...]
Flame Tests (Coloured Fire) – Reading the Colors of Fire
The Concept Different metals burn in different hues. For example, sodium burns yellow, while copper burns green/blue. This is [...]
Acids and Alkalis (Kshara) – The Chemistry of Balance
The Concept In chemistry, acids and bases (alkalis) are analogous to yin and yang. They react to make each [...]
Mercury Processing (Parad Samskara) – Mastering the Living Metal
The Concept Mercury (Quicksilver) is toxic. However, in the Indian alchemical tradition (Rasa Shastra), it was refined using 18 [...]
PART IV: THE ROOTS OF LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE
PART V: THE ROOTS OF ENGINEERING AND CIVILISATION
Cataract Surgery – Clearing the Clouded Vision
The Concept A cataract develops when the eye's natural lens becomes obscured, which can cause blindness. Surgery can either [...]
Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty) – The Indian Flap Technique
The Concept Plastic surgery is the practice of reconstructing body parts. Rhinoplasty (nose repair) involves taking a skin flap [...]
Mordants (Fixing Colour) – The Secret of Color Bonding
The Concept Dipping clothing in dye will cause it to wash out. To chemically bond the dye to the [...]
Flame Tests (Coloured Fire) – Reading the Colors of Fire
The Concept Different metals burn in different hues. For example, sodium burns yellow, while copper burns green/blue. This is [...]
Acids and Alkalis (Kshara) – The Chemistry of Balance
The Concept In chemistry, acids and bases (alkalis) are analogous to yin and yang. They react to make each [...]
Mercury Processing (Parad Samskara) – Mastering the Living Metal
The Concept Mercury (Quicksilver) is toxic. However, in the Indian alchemical tradition (Rasa Shastra), it was refined using 18 [...]
