Scientific Works Flashcards
What is the Charaka Samhita?
Foundational text on Ayurveda; discusses medicine, anatomy, pathology, and diagnostics.
Charaka Samhita is one of the oldest texts in Ayurveda, focusing on holistic health and healing practices.
Who authored the Sushruta Samhita and what does it focus on?
Sushruta; focuses on surgery, describing surgical instruments, procedures, and innovations like plastic surgery.
Sushruta is often referred to as the ‘father of surgery’ in ancient Indian medicine.
What significant contributions does the Aryabhatiya make?
Introduces zero, trigonometric concepts, and planetary motion theories.
Aryabhata is recognized for his work in mathematics and astronomy, marking significant advances in these fields.
What is the Surya Siddhanta known for?
An astronomical text detailing planetary movements, time measurement, and eclipse calculations.
This text is crucial for understanding ancient Indian astronomy and its methods.
What topics does the Brahmasphutasiddhanta cover?
Discusses zero as a number, arithmetic operations, geometry, and planetary motions.
Brahmagupta’s work is foundational in the understanding of mathematics in ancient India.
What is the Panchasiddhantika and who compiled it?
A compilation of five astronomical treatises; emphasizes astrology and astronomy.
Varahamihira compiled this work to provide a comprehensive overview of ancient astronomical knowledge.
What does Vriksha Ayurveda focus on?
Ancient text on botany and plant medicine; methods of agriculture and forestry.
This text highlights the importance of plants in traditional medicine and agriculture.
What is the main subject of Leelavati?
Text on mathematics; explains arithmetic, algebra, and geometry through poetic expressions.
Bhaskara II’s Leelavati is celebrated for its engaging style and educational approach to mathematics.
