The Siddhāntasundara of Jñānarāja An English Translation with Commentary / Toke Lindegaard Knudsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jñānarāja, active 16th century, author.

Knudsen, Toke Lindegaard, author of commentary, translator.

Standardized Title:

Siddhāntasundara. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hindu astronomy--Early works to 1800.

Hindu astronomy.

Jñānarāja, active 16th century.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (372 p.)

Place of Publication:

Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Contents:

""8 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 2 True Motion""""9 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 3 Three Questions (on Diurnal Motion)""; ""10 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 4 Occurrence of Eclipses""; ""11 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 5 Lunar Eclipses""; ""12 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 6 Solar Eclipses""; ""13 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 7 Rising and Setting of Planets""; ""14 Chapter on Mathematical Astronomy: Section 8 Shadows of Stars, Constellations, Polestars, and So On""

Notes:

"This first English translation of the Siddhāntasundara reveals the fascinating work of the scholar-astronomer Jñānarāja (circa 1500 C.E.). Toke Lindegaard Knudsen begins with an introduction to the traditions of ancient Hindu astronomy and describes what is known of Jñānarāja's life and family."--Back cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-337) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4214-1443-0

OCLC:

886539080