{"product_id":"the-siddhantasundara-of-jnanaraja-9781421414423","title":"The Siddhantasundara of Jnanaraja","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Siddhantasundara is the last major treatise of Indian astronomy and cosmology to receive serious scholarly attention, Knudsen's careful effort unveils the 500-year-old Sanskrit verses and shows the clever quirkiness of Jnanaraja's writing style, his keen use of mathematics, and his subtle philosophical arguments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a very important contribution to the history of mathematics. The author deserves compliments for his efforts and expertise. The book also demonstrates the knowledge and wisdom of ancient Indian mathematicians and their mathematical skills. There is an urgent need to preserve original manuscripts in Sanskrit. The reviewer strongly recommends Knudsen's book to all those who are interested in the history of astronomy and mathematics. -- Girish Kumar Ramaiah Zentralblatt Math This is a scholarly yet readily readable work of great merit... In this text the multi-layered complexities have been superbly unpicked with the author's crystal clear writing giving interpretations in a rigorous yet accessible style. The original poetry is often crafted by the translator into a pleasing English verse... This is a fascinating a well written scholarly text which acts as a welcome reminder that the Indian astronomical tradition is of great mathematical value independent of its parallel applications in Indian astrology. -- Kevin J. Davis Mathematical Gazette Opens new doors of research, understanding and challenges for the scholarly community. -- S.L. Singh Mathematical Reviews ... this is an admirable piece of work and a very welcome addition to the English-language literature on Indian astral sciences. Journal for the History of Astronomy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures\u003cbr\u003eList of Tables\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eI. 1. Life and times of Jnanaraja\u003cbr\u003eI.1.1. Brief overview of the Siddhantasundara\u003cbr\u003eI.1.2. Sources on Jnanaraja's date and location\u003cbr\u003eI.1.3. The date of Jnanaraja\u003cbr\u003eI.1.4. Jnanaraja's family\u003cbr\u003eI.1.5. Parthapura, Jnanaraja's native town\u003cbr\u003eI.1.6. The works of Jnanaraja\u003cbr\u003eI.2. The Siddhantasundara\u003cbr\u003eI.2.1. Indian astronomy\u003cbr\u003eI.2.2. Structure of the Siddhantasundara\u003cbr\u003eI.2.3. Jnanaraja's sources\u003cbr\u003eI.2.4. Special features of the Siddhantasundara\u003cbr\u003eI.2.5. Importance of the Siddhantasundara\u003cbr\u003eI.3. Textual basis of this translation\u003cbr\u003e1. Chapter on Cosmology\u003cbr\u003eSection 1\u003cbr\u003eLexicon of the Worlds\u003cbr\u003e2. Chapter on Cosmology\u003cbr\u003eSection 2\u003cbr\u003eRationale of Planetary Motion\u003cbr\u003e3. Chapter on Cosmology\u003cbr\u003eSection 3\u003cbr\u003eMethod of Projections\u003cbr\u003e4. Chapter on Cosmology\u003cbr\u003eSection 4\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the Great Circles\u003cbr\u003e5. Chapter on Cosmology\u003cbr\u003eSection 5\u003cbr\u003eAstronomical Instruments\u003cbr\u003e6. Chapter on Cosmology\u003cbr\u003eSection 6\u003cbr\u003eDescription of the Seasons\u003cbr\u003e7. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 1\u003cbr\u003eMean Motion\u003cbr\u003e8. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 2\u003cbr\u003eTrue Motion\u003cbr\u003e9. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 3\u003cbr\u003eThree Questions (on Diurnal Motion)\u003cbr\u003e10. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 4\u003cbr\u003eOccurrence of Eclipses\u003cbr\u003e11. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 5\u003cbr\u003eLunar Eclipses\u003cbr\u003e12. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 6\u003cbr\u003eSolar Eclipses\u003cbr\u003e13. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 7\u003cbr\u003eRising and Setting of Planets\u003cbr\u003e14. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 8\u003cbr\u003eShadows of Stars, Constellations, Polestars, and So On\u003cbr\u003e15. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 9\u003cbr\u003eElevation of the Moon's Horns\u003cbr\u003e16. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 10\u003cbr\u003eConjunctions of Planets\u003cbr\u003e17. Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy\u003cbr\u003eSection 11\u003cbr\u003eOccurrence of Patas\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408114196823,"sku":"9781421414423","price":68.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-siddhantasundara-of-jnanaraja-9781421414423","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}