Astronomy: 6 definitions
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Astronomy means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Astronomy refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Puranic literature: a category of ancient Sanskrit texts which gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature.—The Vishnudharmottara Purana contains different aspects of knowledge. Along with the narratives, this work bears immense information in various fields of study. The first khanda of the Vishnudharmottara Purana consists of 269 adhyayas. The first khanda contains the discussion about various subject matters such as Geographical account, Astronomy, Astrology, Religion, Politics, Chronography and Genealogies of kings and sages and their stories.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Astronomy refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā, which represents the Ayurvedic study on Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Vedas, being the fountainhead of all our knowledge and culture, it is but inevitable that Toxicology is also sourced from the Ṛgveda and Atharva veda. [...] Kāśyapa, the author of the Kāśyapasaṃhitā, displays his encyclopaedic knowledge on a battery of topics like Toxicology, Medicine, Botany, Zoology, Astronomy, Astrology, Yoga, Svarodaya, Pharmacology, Herpetology, Opiliatry, Occultism, Mantra Śāstra, Śakuna Śāstra and General Hygiene.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Full-text (+6552): Jyotisha, Vedanga, Nakshatravidya, Khagolavidya, Khagola, Jyotihshastra, Shliku, Apama, Pata, Carakanda, Jyotirvidya, Ghata, Agra, Cara, Palabha, Vassa, Thina, Sphuta, Ganita, Pitha.
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Search found 206 books and stories containing Astronomy; (plurals include: Astronomies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Annual Difference < [Volume 15, Issue 1 (2024)]
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The Astronomical Innovations of Monk Yixing 一行 (673–727) < [Volume 13, Issue 6 (2022)]
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Archaeoastronomy: A Sustainable Way to Grasp the Skylore of Past Societies < [Volume 11, Issue 8 (2019)]
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History of Science in South Asia
Review of: S. Balachandra Rao, Indian Astronomy: Concepts and Procedures (Bengaluru: M. P. Birla Institute of Management, 2014) < [Vol. 4 (2016)]
Persian Astronomy in Sanskrit < [Vol. 9 (2021)]
Beginnings of Indian Astronomy with Reference to a Parallel Development in China < [Vol. 1 (2013)]
Glimpses of History of Sanskrit Literature (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Chapter 30.1 - Introduction to Astronomy and Astrology (Jyotisha) < [Section 4 - Classical Sanskrit literature]
Chapter 30.2 - Introduction to ancient Indian Mathematics < [Section 4 - Classical Sanskrit literature]
Chapter 10 - Introduction to the Vedangas < [Section 2 - Vedic Literature]
Indian Astronomy (a source book) (by B. V. Subbarayappa)
Brahmasphutasiddhanta by Brahmagupta (Introduction) (by Acharyavara Ram Swarup Sharma)
Part 1 - Introduction to Solar Astronomy < [Chapter 6 - Indian Luni-Solar Astronomy]
Part 3 - Major Landmarks in Indian astronomy < [Chapter 4 - Subject-matter classified in the Brahmasphutasiddhanta and Khandakhadyaka]
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