Romaka Siddhanta

Romaka Siddhanta

The Romaka Siddhanta (literally "Doctrine of the Romans") is an Indian astronomical treatise, based on the works of the ancient Romans. [McEvilley, p385] "Siddhanta" literally means "Doctrine" or "Tradition".

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It follows the Yavanajataka ("Saying of the Greek") as an example of the transmission of Western astronomical knowledge (especially the Alexandrian school) to India during the first centuries of our era.

The Romaka Siddhanta was particularly influential on the work of the Indian astronomer Varahamihira. It is the only one of all Indian astronomical works which is based on the tropical system. It was considered as one of "The Five Astronomical Canons" in Indian in the 5th century.

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References

*cite book|last = McEvilley|first = Thomas|authorlink = Thomas McEvilley|title = The Shape of Ancient Thought: Comparative Studies in Greek and Indian Philosophies|publisher = Allworth Press|date = November 2001|isbn = 978-1581152036

ee also

*Paulisa Siddhanta
*Indian science and technology
*Indian mathematics
*Hindu astronomy

External links

* [http://www.boloji.com/hinduism/020.htm Indian astronomy and Western influences]


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