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SparX by Mukesh Bansal

How Ancient India Shaped Modern Science and Math with Sanjay Anandram

Mar 3, 2025
01:05:49

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of ancient India's scientific and cultural legacy with Sanjay Anandaram, a visionary entrepreneur-turned-researcher. Driven by a passion to uncover the hidden treasures of India's rich heritage, Anandaram's research reveals the profound influence of ancient Indian innovations on modern mathematics, science, and philosophy. In this captivating conversation, we'll explore the pivotal moments in India's ancient scientific history, unlock the secrets of ancient Indian knowledge and philosophy, and discover the enduring impact of India's contributions on contemporary society.

Resource list - 

Book review by David Mumford - https://www.dam.brown.edu/people/mumford/beyond/papers/2010a--PlofkerReview-AMS.pdf 

Mathematics in India - https://amzn.in/d/2lvk3Av 

The Mahavakyas - https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/sivaprakasam-study/d/doc1210740.html 

More about Chanakyaniti - https://chanakyaniti.in/#google_vignette 

Read more about the Yuktikalpataru - https://cahc.jainuniversity.ac.in/assets/ijhs/Vol11_2_5_MChaudhuri.pdf 

Who is Tu Youyou? - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tu-Youyou 

Who was Sushruta Samhita? - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11527508/ 

America’s Manifest Destiny - https://americanexperience.si.edu/historical-eras/expansion/pair-westward-apotheosis/ 

Read about the Monroe Doctrine - https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/monroe-doctrine 



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