GREAT INDIANS…
BHASKARACHARYA II
(1114-1183 CE)
GENIUS IN ALGEBRA�
Born
in the obscure village of Vijjadit (Jalgaon) in Maharastra,
Bhaskaracharya’ s work in Algebra, Arithmetic and Geometry catapulted
him to fame and immortality. His renowned mathematical works called
“Lilavati” and “Bijaganita” are considered to be unparalled and a
memorial to his profound intelligence. Its translation in several
languages of the world bear testimony to its eminence. In his treatise
“Siddhant Shiromani” he writes on planetary positions, eclipses,
cosmography, mathematical techniques and astronomical equipment. In the
“Surya Siddhant” he makes a note on the force of gravity: “Objects fall
on earth due to a force of attraction by the earth. Therefore, the
earth, planets, constellations, moon, and sun are held in orbit due to
this attraction.” Bhaskaracharya was the first to discover gravity, 500
years before Sir Isaac Newton. He was the champion among math
ematicians of ancient and medieval India. His works fired the
imagination of Persian and European scholars, who through research on
his works earned fame and popularity.�
ACHARYA KANAD
(600 BCE)
FOUNDER OF ATOMIC THEORY�
As
the founder of “Vaisheshik Darshan”- one of six principal philosophies
of India - Acharya Kanad was a genius in philosophy. He is believed to
have been born in Prabhas Kshetra near Dwarika in Gujarat. He was the
pioneer expounder of realism, law of causation and the atomic theory.
He has classified all the objects of creation into nine elements,
namely: earth, water, light, wind, ether, time, space, mind and soul.
He says, “Every object of creation is made of atoms which in turn
connect with each other to form molecules.” His statement ushered in
the Atomic Theory for the first time ever in the world, nearly 2500
years before John Dalton.. Kanad has also described the dimension and
motion of atoms and their chemical reactions with each other. The
eminent historian, T.N. Colebrook, has said, “Compared to the
scientists of Europe, Kanad and other Indian s cientists were the
global masters of this field.”
NAGARJUNA (100 CE)
He
was an extraordinary wizard of science born in the nondescript village
of Baluka in Madhya Pradesh. His dedicated research for twelve years
produced maiden discoveries and inventions in the faculties of
chemistry and metallurgy. Textual masterpieces like “Ras Ratnakar,”
“Rashrudaya” and “Rasendramangal” are his renowned contributions to the
science of chemistry. Where the medieval alchemists of England failed,
Nagarjuna had discovered the alchemy of transmuting base metals into
gold. As the author of medical books like “Arogyamanjari” and
“Yogasar,” he also made significant contributions to the field of
curative medicine. Because of his profound scholarliness and versatile
knowledge, he was appointed as Chancellor of the famous University of
Nalanda. Nagarjuna’s milestone discoveries impress and astonish the
scientists of today.�
ACHARYA CHARAK
(600 BCE)
Acharya
Charak has been crowned as the Father of Medicine. His renowned work,
the “Charak Samhita”, is considered as an encyclopedia of Ayurveda. His
principles, diagoneses, and cures retain their potency and truth even
after a couple of millennia. When the science of anatomy was confused
with different theories in Europe, Acharya Charak revealed through his
innate genius and enquiries the facts on human anatomy, embryology,
pharmacology, blood circulation and diseases like diabetes,
tuberculosis, heart disease, etc. In the “Charak Samhita” he has
described the medicinal qualities and functions of 100,000 herbal
plants. He has emphasized the influence of diet and activity on mind
and body. He has proved the correlation of spirituality and physical
health contributed greatly to diagnostic and curative sciences. He has
also prescribed and ethical charter for medical practitioners two
centuries prior to the Hippocratic oath. Through his genius and
intuition, Acharya Charak made landmark contributions to Ayurvedal. He
forever remains etched in the annals of history as one of the greatest
and noblest of rishi-scientists.
FATHER OF PLASTIC SURGERY�
A
genius who has been glowingly recognized in the annals of medical
science. Born to sage Vishwamitra, Acharya Sudhrut details the first
ever surgery procedures in “Sushrut Samhita,” a unique encyclopedia of
surgery. He is venerated as the father of plastic surgery and the
science of anesthesia. When surgery was in its infancy in Europe,
Sushrut was performing Rhinoplasty (restoration of a damaged nose) and
other challenging operations. In the “Sushrut Samhita,” he prescribes
treatment for twelve types of fractures and six types of dislocations.
His details on human embryology are simply amazing. Sushrut used 125
types of surgical instruments including scalpels, lancets, needles,
Cathers and rectal speculums; mostly designed from the jaws of animals
and birds. He has also described a number of stitching methods; the use
of horse’s hair as thread and fibers of bark. In the “Sushrut Samhita,”
and fibers of bark. In the “Sushrut Samhita,” he details 300 types of
operations. The ancient Indians were the pioneers in amputation,
caesarian and cranial surgeries. Acharya Sushrut was a giant in the
arena of medical science.
EMINENT ASTROLOGER AND ASTRONOMERA�
renowned
astrologer and astronomer who was honored with a special decoration and
status as one of the nine gems in the court of King Vikramaditya in
Avanti (Ujjain). Varahamihir’ s book “panchsiddhant” holds a prominent
place in the realm of astronomy. He notes that the moon and planets are
lustrous not because of their own light but due to sunlight. In the
“Bruhad Samhita” and “Bruhad Jatak,” he has revealed his discoveries in
the domains of geography, constellation, science, botany and animal
science. In his treatise on botanical science, Varamihir presents cures
for various diseases afflicting plants and trees. The rishi-scientist
survives through his unique contributions to the science of astrology
and astronomy.
FATHER OF YOGA
The
Science of Yoga is one of several unique contributions of India to the
world. It seeks to discover and realize the ultimate Reality through
yogic practices. Acharya Patanjali, the founder, hailed from the
district of Gonda (Ganara) in Uttar Pradesh. He prescribed the control
of prana (life breath) as the means to control the body, mind and soul.
This subsequently rewards one with good health and inner happiness.
Acharya Patanjali’s 84 yogic postures effectively enhance the
efficiency of the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive and
endocrine systems and many other organs of the body. Yoga has eight
limbs where Acharya Patanjali shows the attainment of the ultimate
bliss of God in samadhi through the disciplines of: yam, niyam, asan,
pranayam, pratyahar, dhyan and dharna. The Science of Yoga has gained
popularity because of its scientific approach and benefits. Yoga also
holds the honored place as one of six philosophies in the Indian
philosophical system. Acharya Patanjali will forever be remembered and
revered as a pioneer in the science of self-discipline, happiness and
self-realization.
PIONEER OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY
Acharya
Bharadwaj had a hermitage in the holy city of Prayag and was an ordent
apostle of Ayurveda and mechanical sciences. He authored the “Yantra
Sarvasva” which includes astonishing and outstanding discoveries in
aviation science, space science and flying machines. He has described
three categories of flying machines: 1.) One that flies on earth from
one place to another. 2.) One that travels from one planet to another.
3.) And One that travels from one universe to another. His designs and
descriptions have impressed and amazed aviation engineers of today. His
brilliance in aviation technology is further reflected through
techniques described by him:�
1.) Profound Secret: The technique to make a flying machine invisible through the application of sunlight and wind force.
2.) Living Secret: The technique to make an invisible space machine visible through the application of electrical force.�
3.) Secret of Eavesdropping: The technique to listen to a conversation in another plane.�
4.) Visual Secrets: The technique to see what’s happening inside another plane.
Through his innovative and brilliant discoveries, Acharya Bharadwaj has been recognized as the pioneer of aviation technology.
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Celebrated
as the founder of Sankhya philosophy, Acharya Kapil is believed to have
been born in 3000 BCE to the illustrious sage Kardam and Devhuti. He
gifted the world with the Sankhya School of Thought. His pioneering
work threw light on the nature and principles of the ultimate Soul
(Purusha), primal matter (Prakruti) and creation. His concept of
transformation of energy and profound commentaries on atma, non-atma
and the subtle elements of the cosmos places him in an elite class of
master achievers - incomparable to the discoveries of other
cosmologists. On his assertion that Prakruti, with the inspiration of
Purusha, is the mother of cosmic creation and all energies, he
contributed a new chapter in the scie nce of cosmology. Because of his
extrasensory observations and revelations on the secrets of creation,
he is recognized and saluted as the Father of Cosmology.
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