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D.B. Parasnis: The tireless collector who transformed Maratha archives and Indian historiography
Dattatreya Balawant Parasnis stands out as a transformative force in Indian historiography, above all for rescuing and publishing primary sources at risk of loss. His acquisitions—from the Second Sikh War letters to Sir Frederick Currie, to Mughal and Deccani portraiture, to Marathi bakhar manuscripts—elevated the evidentiary standard of research on the Maratha Empire and beyond.…
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Madanaratna (Madanapradipa): The Timeless Dharmashastra Masterwork Illuminating Hindu Law
Madanaratna (also known as Madanaratnapradipa or Madanapradipa) is a major Dharmashastra digest attributed to Vishwanatha, son of Bhattapujya, that consolidates Hindu legal, ethical, and ritual norms into a practical jurisprudence. It organizes doctrine across achara, vyavahara, and prayaschitta while engaging classical Smriti sources and renowned commentaries such as Mitakshara and Dayabhaga. The work’s method honors…
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The Poetry of Algebra: How India Contributed to the Logic of Indeterminate Equations
This blog post explores the contributions of ancient Indian mathematicians Bhaskara, Brahmagupta, and Aryabhata to algebra, highlighting their work on indeterminate equations. It emphasizes the poetic beauty of algebra and its enduring legacy, connecting historical mathematical innovations to modern technology and the development of computers in India.
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Unveiling the Ancient Ayurvedic Treasure: The Navanītakaṁ Manuscript
Step into the world of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with ‘Unveiling the Ancient Ayurvedic Treasure: The Navanītakaṁ Manuscript.’ This fascinating journey takes us back in time to explore the rich heritage of Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest systems of natural healing. The spotlight shines on the remarkable Navanītakaṁ manuscript, a hidden gem that remained obscured…