Mathematics, Mathematical: 2 definitions
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Mathematics means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Yoga (school of philosophy)
(The doctrine of) Mathematics is denoted by the Sanskrit term Gaṇita, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Not by studying the doctrines of scriptural exegesis, logic, planets and mathematics (gaṇita), nor by the Vedas, Upaniṣads, Dharmaśāstras [and the like]; not even by lexicons nor metre, grammar, poetry nor rhetoric; the sage's attainment of the highest reality is gained only from the oral teachings of his own Guru. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Mathematics (and Astrology) as one of the “Five Major Sciences” (Tibetan: rig gnas chen po lnga) forms part of the “Ten Sciences” (Tibetan: rig gnas bcu), or fields of knowledge. The term “craftsmanship” is known in Sanskrit as Jyotiṣa and in Tibetan as skar rtsis.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
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Full-text (+2341): Ganita, Ganit, Goladhyaya, Kriti, Rashi, Lilavati, Bhagapavaha, Bhaganubandha, Fen xi xue, Kshetraganita, Trairashika, Kshoni, Shu xue fen xi, Ritu, Sama, Adhiganita, Yoga, Bija, Gunakara, Janya.
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Search found 173 books and stories containing Mathematics, Mathematical, Mathematic; (plurals include: Mathematicses, Mathematicals, Mathematics). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Ganitatilaka (Sanskrit text and English introduction) (by H. R. Kapadia)
Part 22 - Applied mathematics < [Introduction]
Part 2 - The Jaina works on Mathematics < [Introduction]
Part 1 - Introduction—Place of Mathematics in Jainism < [Introduction]
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Mathematical Competence Scale (MCS) for Primary School < [Volume 11, Issue 9 (2019)]
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
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A Case Study of Factors That Affect Secondary School Mathematics Achievement < [Volume 19, Issue 23 (2022)]
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Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Study on heart rate variability for assessing dosha imbalance. < [Volume 9 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2018]
CAPTURED: Bridging worldviews and ways of knowing in education. < [Volume 1 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2010]
Review of classical vs. contemporary research methods in Ayurveda < [Volume 11 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2020]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Mathematical analysis of furcation angle in extracted mandibular molars < [Volume 17 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2013]
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Biostatistics comprehension in Indian periodontics postgraduates < [Volume 18 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2014]
The Idea of Mathematicity of the Universe as a Locus Theologicus < [Volume 16, Issue 1 (2025)]
Scientific Imagination as locus of Theology < [Volume 16, Issue 4 (2025)]
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