Vol. 3, Issue 7, Part D (2017)
Mathematics in BaudhÄyana-ÅšulbasÅ«tras’
Mathematics in BaudhÄyana-ÅšulbasÅ«tras’
Author(s)
Dr. Meera Sharma
Abstract
My research paper’s topic is ‘Mathematics in BaudhÄyana-ÅšulbasÅ«tras’. Although references of Indian Mathematics are found in Vedas, BrÄhmaṇagranthas, but it is not easy to understand mathematical concepts there. That’s why BaudhÄyana has made a categorical and systematic arrangement of these mathematical concepts in his sÅ«tras and this is the contribution of BaudhÄyana in explaining Vedic Mathematics. BaudhÄyana has given rules and operations for the measurments and constructions of the various sacrificial fires and altars which shows Indian Geometry. In this paper, BaudhÄyana’s theorem of square on the diagonal of square or a rectangle is discussed and the same theorem is known as Pythagoras theorem now. Here is also discussed--methods of construction of square that is sum of unequal squares and also construction of a square that is the difference of two squares. Even then method of transformation of geometrical figures such as rectangle in to square and method of calculating the value of is also discussed in this paper. In this way, this type of research paper will create interest among scholars to find the roots of Indian mathematics. This type of study will also contribute in the explanation of Vedic mathematics.
How to cite this article:
Dr. Meera Sharma. Mathematics in BaudhÄyana-ÅšulbasÅ«tras’. Int J Appl Res 2017;3(7):285-288.