Ancient Indian Scientists and their Inventions

Sages (Rishi) of Ancient India and their contributions to the world

Today, the western world keeps patting its back all the time about new inventions. The West is proud that almost all of the big inventions have been done by them and think that nothing is done by the rest of the world. But should the western countries and scientists claim their invention, should they really be considered as their hegemony?

But if you see the ancient Indian history, there have been given the use and knowledge of many such inventions, instruments, threads, tables etc., which by listening and reading, modern science also suppresses the fingers under the teeth. Even before the discovery of the science, those miracles had been shown before by ancient sages, which science considered its invention. The only difference is that before this they were kept in the category of miracles and now this is considered as scientific inventions.

But today, India's biggest quarrel is that some frustrated intellectuals consider them mere story. These psychic slave intellectuals have become so mortally so enslaved that without considering anything and studying, they give an insubstantial interpretation.

While reading himself, Abdul Kalam has said many times that he was inspired to create a missile from ancient Indian texts. Albert Einstein has also praised the jewels of ancient Indian texts many times. Even recently, "History Channel" had concealed this that Hitler wanted to make time machine by studying the ancient Indian texts.

This is why today we make you aware of some of the so-called scientific inventions by Vedic Rishis, which are mentioned in the historical and mythological period, unique inventions of ancient India (Vedic Science) which give modern science a collision.

ARYABHATT (476 CE) MASTER ASTRONOMER AND MATHEMATICIAN

Born in 476 CE in Kusumpur (Bihar), Aryabhat was a scholar of mathematics and astronomy. In 499 CE, he wrote a treatise on astronomy and mathematics called "Aryabhatiya." He was able to calculate the motion of planets and the time of eclipses. He discovered that the earth is round; it rotates on its axis, orbits the sun and is suspended in space years before Copernicus published his heliocentric theory. He is also credited for calculating p (Pi) to four decimal places: 3.1416 and the sine table in trigonometry. In 825 CE, the Arab mathematician, Mohammed Musa credited the value of Pi to the Ancient Indians. And above all, he presented the world the concept of zero without which modern computer technology would have been non-existent.

BHASKARACHARYA II (1114-1183 CE) GENIUS IN ALGEBRA

In today's modern era, the discovery of the Earth's gravitational force is credited to Newton, but very few people know that the concept of gravitational force has been exposed to Newton several centuries ago by Bhaskaracharya. Bhaskaracharya has written about the earth's gravity in his theatrical theory “Surya Siddhanta” that the earth attracts celestial material with its own special power and that is why the sky is falling on the earth.

He was born in the village of Vijjadit (Jalgaon) in Maharastra, Bhaskaracharya's work in Algebra, Arithmetic and Geometry propelled him to fame. His wrote few mathematical works like “Lilavati" and "Bijaganita". This are considered to be exceptional and a memorial to his profound intelligence. It has been translated in several languages of the world bears testimony to its eminence. In his treatise "SiddhantaShiromani" he writes about planetary positions, eclipses, cosmography, mathematical techniques and astronomical equipment.

ACHARYA KANAD (600 BCE) FOUNDER OF ATOMIC THEORY

Acharya Kanada is considered to be the father of atomic science. Thousands of years ago, even before the molecologist John Dalton, Acharya Kanad has revealed the mystery that matter is atomic.

Acharya Kanad was a genius in philosophy - believed to have been resident of Prabhas Kshetra near Dwaraka in Gujarat. As the founder of "Vaisheshik Darshan" (one of six principal philosophies of India), he was the pioneer expounder of realism, law of causation and the atomic theory. He has differentiated the objects of creation into nine elements, namely: earth, water, light, wind, ether, time, space, mind and soul. Kanad has also discovered the dimension and motion of atoms and their chemical reactions with each other. The eminent historian, Colebrook, has said, "Compared to the scientists of Europe, Kanad and other Indian scientists were the global masters of this field."

NAGARJUNA (100 CE) WIZARD OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE

He was an expert of chemical science born in the village of Baluka in Madhya Pradesh. He devoted himself on research for twelve years and produced many discoveries and inventions in the faculties of chemistry and metallurgy. His textual wonders like "Ras Ratnakar," "Rashrudaya" and "Rasendramangal" are his renowned contributions to the science of chemistry. Nagarjuna had discovered the alchemy of transmuting base metals into gold. He has authored medical books like "Arogyamanjari" and "Yogasar," he also made significant contributions to the field of curative medicine with his profound scholarliness and versatile knowledge. He was designated as Chancellor of the ancient University of Nalanda. Nagarjuna's milestone discoveries impress and astonish the scientists’ faculty even today.

ACHARYA CHARAK (600 BCE) FATHER OF MEDICINE

Acharya Charak, who specializes in Ayurveda has written many incredible treatise on Ayurveda as 'Charak Samhita', is also known as Ayurvedic expert and 'skin doctor'. Acharya Charak has done extensive research about physiology, mythology, medicine science. The diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as the most frequent diabetes, heart disease and tuberculosis were exposed earlier in the years.

Acharya Charak is considered as the Father of Medicine. When, Acharya Charak revealed through his innate genius the facts on blood circulation, embryology, pharmacology, human anatomy and diseases like heart disease, tuberculosis, diabetes, etc. At that time the science of anatomy was confused with different theories in Europe. In the "Charak Samhita" he has elaborated the medicinal qualities and functions of 100,000 herbal plants. He has highlighted the influence of diet and activity on mind and body. He has proved the co-relation of spirituality and physical health which contributed greatly to diagnostic and curative sciences. He has also prescribed and ethical charter for medical practitioner’s centuries ago.

MAHARISHI SUSHRUT (600 BCE) FATHER OF PLASTIC SURGERY

Maharishi Sushrut is known as the father of surgery and the world's first surgeon. He was very skilled at surgery or operation. Several important knowledge about surgery in 'Sushruta Samhita' written by Maharishi Sushrut, is explained in detail. Among them, more than 125 surgical tools including scalpels, lancets, needles, cathers and rectal speculums; mostly designed from the jaws of animals and birds. He details about 300 types of surgical procedures and preparations made before it, such as boiling equipment.

Modern science has discovered the surgery almost four centuries ago. It is believed that Maharishi Sushrut was an expert in performing surgery for the treatment of cataracts like cataracts, stones, and bone fractures. Not only that, he also use surgery for skin change.

He is celebrated as the father of plastic surgery and the science of anesthesia. When surgery was in its early stage in Europe, Sushrut had expertise in Rhinoplasty (restoration of a damaged nose) and other challenging operations. In the "Sushrut Samhita," he talks about treatment for twelve types of fractures and six types of dislocations. He has also given detailed accounts of stitching methods; fibers of bark and the use of horse's hair as thread. The ancient Indians were the masters in cranial, caesarean and amputation surgeries.

VARAHAMIHIR (499-587 CE) EMINENT ASTROLOGER AND ASTRONOMER

Varahmihir was renowned astrologer and astronomer who was honored with a special status as one of the nine gems in the court of King Vikramaditya in Avanti (Ujjain). Varahamihir wrote a book called "panchsiddhantika" in the realm of astronomy. He enlightened others that the moon and planets are lustrous not because of their own light but due to sunlight. In the treatise "Bruhad Samhita" and "Bruhad Jatak," he has written his discoveries in the domains of science, geography, botany, animal science and constellation. He wrote a treatise on botanical science, describing cures for various diseases afflicting plants and trees.

ACHARYA BHARADWAJ (800 BCE) PIONEER OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

Many centuries ago, Rishi Bharadwaj highlighted the mystery of taking the plane through the aeronautical plane from the extraordinary idea of ​​vanishing, moving from one planet to another and from one world to another.

ACHARYA KAPILA (3000 BCE) FATHER OF COSMOLOGY

Kapil Muni is considered the originator of 'Sankhya Darshan' which is also known as “SankyaPhilosophy”. The knowledge that Kapil Muni gave to Mother is called 'Sankhya Darshan'. His concept of transformation of energy and commentaries on the subtle elements of the cosmos places him in an elite class of master achievers - incomparable to the discoveries of other cosmologists. He contributed a new chapter in the science of cosmology. He is recognized and saluted as the Father of Cosmology, because of his extrasensory observations and revelations on the secrets of creation.

ACHARYA PATANJALI (200 BCE) FATHER OF YOGA

Many centuries ago, Rishi Patanjali wrote a yoga practice to prevent cancer, and said that treatment of cancer is possible with yoga.

The Science of Yoga is one of several important contributions of India to the entire world. It is a pursuit to discover and realize the ultimate Reality through yogic practices. Acharya Patanjali was born in the district of Gonda (Ganara) in Uttar Pradesh, is known to be the first to write on this ancient tradition. He formulated the control of prana (life breath) as the means to control the body, mind and soul. This subsequently results in good health and inner happiness. Acharya Patanjali described about 84 yogic postures to enhance the efficiency of the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive and endocrine systems and many other organs of the body. Yoga has eight limbs - yam, niyam, asan, pranayam, pratyahar, dhyan and dharna. Through their disciplines, Acharya Patanjali shows the attainment of the ultimate bliss of God in Samadhi. Yoga is one of six philosophies in the Indian philosophical system.

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Authored by Bhiva Palav.He is a blogger and a youtuber. He has keen interest in Indian culture and spirituality.

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