Surya Siddhanta

• ISBN: 9788130712222
• Author: Ebenezer Burgess, Editor Phanindralal Gangooly
• Pages: 449 pp
• Year of Publishing: 2012
• Binding: Hardbound
• Publisher: Cosmo Publications

Description:
This celebrated work on Indian Astronomy, authored by Ebenezer Burgess, was first published in the Journal of the American Oriental Society. The translation stands as a model of research in the field of Hindu Astronomy, showcasing dedication, patience, and meticulous scholarship.

• Content: The text presents a detailed translation of the Surya Siddhanta, a key text in ancient Hindu astronomy. The work provides a comprehensive understanding of Indian astronomical principles, offering valuable insights into the history, methods, and developments of Hindu astronomy.
• Editor’s Contribution: Phanindralal Gangooly has added a scholarly introduction, tracing the growth and development of the Surya Siddhanta, with attention to its authorship, date, and methods based on the most recent research.
• Significance: The edition demonstrates the independence of Hindu scientific astronomy, showing its distinct origins and methods, free from external influences, especially from the Greek scientific traditions.

This work is an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Indian science, particularly those interested in the historical development of astronomy in ancient India, and serves as an authoritative text on the Surya Siddhanta and its significant contributions to astronomical knowledge.