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Thus, the science of Yoga, as developed in ancient India, aligned with the science of Ayurveda facilitated healing at the physical and mental level. And the credit of systematically presenting this great science goes to Maharshi Patanjali.<ref name=":3" /> The 106 Yoga sutras given by him form the base of Yoga Shastra. And therefore, Maharshi Patanjali known as the father of Yoga.<ref name=":0" />
 
Thus, the science of Yoga, as developed in ancient India, aligned with the science of Ayurveda facilitated healing at the physical and mental level. And the credit of systematically presenting this great science goes to Maharshi Patanjali.<ref name=":3" /> The 106 Yoga sutras given by him form the base of Yoga Shastra. And therefore, Maharshi Patanjali known as the father of Yoga.<ref name=":0" />
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== ASTRONOMY ==
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== भारतीयाः ज्योतिःशास्त्रज्ञाः ॥ Indian Astronomers ==
• Explain the contribution of Indian astronomers in the field of astronomy and
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There is a deep connect between the fields of mathematics and astronomy. In fact, most astronomers in ancient India were also great mathematicians. They beautifully propounded the inter-relation between the two fields through their work in the field of astronomy. Some such contribution of ancient Indian astronomers in the field of astronomy are as follows:<ref name=":0" />
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• Describe the contribution of Indian scientists in the other fields of science
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=== आर्यभटः ॥ Aryabhata ===
 
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There is a deep relation between maths and astronomy. This relation was propounded in the area of astronomy. Most of them have worked in the field of astronomy. Let us learn something about the famous astronomer and their contribution.
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=== Aryabhatt ===
   
You have read about Aryabhatt before. Astronomer is the person who studies planets and galaxies. Aryabhatt was also an astronomer, earlier, it was believed that our earth is fixed at one place. Aryabhatt was the first person to tell that earth is round and constantly moves on its axis. He also contributed in eradicating superstitions. He said that solar and lunar eclipse does not happen because of devils named rahu (Saturn) and ketu (Neptune). He said that it happens due to scientific reason.
 
You have read about Aryabhatt before. Astronomer is the person who studies planets and galaxies. Aryabhatt was also an astronomer, earlier, it was believed that our earth is fixed at one place. Aryabhatt was the first person to tell that earth is round and constantly moves on its axis. He also contributed in eradicating superstitions. He said that solar and lunar eclipse does not happen because of devils named rahu (Saturn) and ketu (Neptune). He said that it happens due to scientific reason.
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Aryabhatt contributed in this area.
 
Aryabhatt contributed in this area.
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=== Bhaskarcharya ===
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=== भास्कराचार्यः ॥ Bhaskaracharya ===
 
You have already read about his contribution in the area of maths. He was influenced by the astronomical calculation of Brahmgupt. He also did many astrological calculations. Bhaskarcharya calculated accurate time of a year, that is, the time taken by earth to complete a revolution of sun. His book sidhant Shiromani had many points related to astronomy. The first part of this book deals with the distance of planets, solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, phases of moon etc. the other part of the book is related to astronomy. He has written about space, movement of planets, phases and its calculation etc in this book.
 
You have already read about his contribution in the area of maths. He was influenced by the astronomical calculation of Brahmgupt. He also did many astrological calculations. Bhaskarcharya calculated accurate time of a year, that is, the time taken by earth to complete a revolution of sun. His book sidhant Shiromani had many points related to astronomy. The first part of this book deals with the distance of planets, solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, phases of moon etc. the other part of the book is related to astronomy. He has written about space, movement of planets, phases and its calculation etc in this book.
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== contributions in other field of science ==
 
== contributions in other field of science ==
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• Describe the contribution of Indian scientists in the other fields of science
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There was much progress in the field of chemistry, physics and agriculture in earlier times. Let us learn about some of the great scientists who worked in this regard.
 
There was much progress in the field of chemistry, physics and agriculture in earlier times. Let us learn about some of the great scientists who worked in this regard.
  

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