Publisher's Synopsis
This book covers the works of Bhaskara, in particular, his monumental treatise on astronomy, the Siddhantasiromaṇi, his astronomical handbook, the Karaṇakutuhala, and his two mathematical treatises, the Lilavati and the Bijagaṇita, on arithmetic and algebra, respectively. It is a collection of selected papers presented at Bhaskara 900, an international conference commemorate the 900th birth anniversary of the great Indian mathematician Bhaskaracarya. Bhaskara-prabha, the radiance of Bhaskara, presents the Indian mathematical tradition and the place of Bhaskara in it. The aim of this book is to instill a sense of pride in younger generations of one of their most celebrated thinkers, by sketching some details of his mathematical achievements and capturing their imagination through his poetic flair. It is intended to raise a greater awareness among studentsand teachers of India's rich mathematical heritage.
