About the Book: Exploring Science in Ancient Indian Texts
Philosophical and cultural factors play a significant role in developing
scientific theories and interpreting data. These factors are also influential in
assessing science and technology. We experience a visible distinction in the
philosophy and culture of the West and East, mainly due to geographical and
climatic reasons. And this difference reflects in their approach to science and
technology too. Modern science has many roots in Vedic and Upanishadic
knowledge. For historical reasons or so, this has been deliberately
disassociated even from the philosophical bases. Vedic traditions or dharma
traditions address many a question that modern science addresses. These include
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