A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Siddhantasiromani
This page describes Siddhantasiromani which is located on page 268 of the third volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations [by Radhakrishnan. P]
In his treatise ‘Siddhanta Siromani he described the planetary positions, eclipses, cosmography, mathematical techniques and astronomical equipment. He made a note on the force of gravity: viz. , Objects fall on earth due to a force of attraction by the earth. Therefore, the earth, planets, constellations, moon, and sun are held in their own orbits due to this attraction. This principle remains today, unquestioned. (* 1) Josef W....
Read full contents: 13. Historicity of Astrology in Medieval Age
Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [by K. Vidyuta]
Astronomical treatises like Suryasiddhanta, Siddhanta-shiromani, Brahmasphuta Siddhanta, Pancasiddhantika and almost all the architectural treatises like Mayamata, Manasara, Shilparatna, Kashyapa Shilpa Shastra and so on, have dealt with this doctrine of orientation. The theory of orientation of buildings, secular as well as ecclesiastical, as laid down by Indian architects of yore, has helped in providing plans in such a way that maximum benefit from the solar radiation is secured automatically....
Read full contents: 4.2. Dikpariccheda or Dikparicchedana (fixing the cardinal directions)
Karmic Astrology—a Study [by Sunita Anant Chavan]
Also quoted in introduction to commentary on Brihajjataka (Utpala) found in Siddhanta Shiromani of Bhaskaracarya, also Varaha and Utpala, p. 24....
Read full contents: Part 1.5 - Problem Statement and Hypothesis
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
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