The Contribution of Ancient India to the Advancement of Modern Physics: A Comprehensive Study
Tiyasha Ali | Disha Afrin | Jatindranath Gain
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
The origin of numerous inventions and discoveries that have impacted global science and
technology can be traced back to ancient India. Many contemporary scholars and
scientists have drawn inspiration from our ancient religious texts and epics to drive their
own discoveries and advancements. The rich literature of ancient India is a treasure trove
of scientific knowledge, spanning across all fields of modern science and acting as a
central repository of information. The striking parallels with modern physics underscore
the relevance of this knowledge, which ancient Indians during the Vedic period had already
demonstrated. The objective of this study is to identify the contributions of ancient India
to the development of modern physics - a detailed investigation aimed at understanding
the role of ancient Indian literature. This research is a descriptive study that aims to
investigate the impact of ancient Indian literature on the advancement of modern physics.
The study relies on ancient Indian books, articles, and epics, as well as information from
online journals and websites to identify contributions from ancient India to the
development of modern physics and technology.
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