
Publisher	: Krishnadas Academy, Varanasi
Printer	: Chowkhamba Press, Varanasi
Edition	: First, Vikrama Era 2048 The Vikrama Samvat is a traditional Indian calendar era; 2048 corresponds to 1991 CE.
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THE CURIOSITY OF CALCULATION

original: "Karanakutūhalam". A Karana is a specific type of concise astronomical manual used by practitioners to calculate planetary positions and calendar data without needing the complex proofs of larger treatises.

BHASKARACHARYA

Bhaskara II (1114–1185 CE), often called Bhaskaracharya ("Bhaskara the Teacher"), was the preeminent mathematician-astronomer of India's medieval period.

With

Two Sanskrit Commentaries: 'Moonlight for the Lotus of Astronomers' by Sumatiharsha & 'The Ornament of Mathematical Rationale' by Sudhākar Dwivedi

original: "Ganakakumudakaumudi" and "Vasanavibhushana". Commentaries are vital to this tradition, as they unpack the dense, poetic verses of the original Sanskrit text into clear mathematical procedures.

and Edited with

the 'Auspicious Intellect' Hindi Translation by

original: "Shivamati".

Dr. Satyendra Mishra

Master of Astral Science, Ph. D.

original: "Jyotishacharya". This title denotes a high level of expertise in Jyotisha, which encompasses mathematics, astronomy, and the calculation of time.

Assistant Editor, Department of Almanacs, Faculty of Sanskrit Learning and Theology

original: "Jyotish Panchanga S. L. T." The Panchanga is the traditional Indian lunisolar calendar used for determining auspicious times for rituals.

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-5

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KRISHNADAS ACADEMY, VARANASI

1991