This #NationalScienceDay, revisit a thought-provoking discussion from our archives featuring Dr. Subhash Kak, as he uncovers India’s seminal contributions to modern science. For years, mainstream narratives—shaped by Indologists lacking expertise in indigenous scientific traditions—have dominated textbooks, depriving generations of their profound intellectual legacy. From the Kerala School’s groundbreaking calculus (predating Newton) and Sushruta’s pioneering germ theory to Panini’s linguistic innovations, Pingala’s binary numeral system, Kanada’s atomic theories, and India’s ancient astronomical marvels, Dr. Kak reveals how Shastric wisdom laid the groundwork for contemporary scientific thought. Discover how these timeless insights not only shaped global progress but remain vital in solving today’s complex scientific dilemmas.
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Indian Foundations of Modern Science | Dr. Subhash Kak
Ever since independence, we have allowed Indologists, who had no knowledge of Indian sciences, to create the framework which has been written into our text-books. As a result, the generations who have read from these textbooks full of half-truths, too, have…
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Did you know Dr. C.V. Raman’s genius went beyond light into sound and music?
Discover his deep connection with Indian classical music in this video snippet by the late Dr. M.G. Prasad.
Full talk: https://youtu.be/4GFaAZ5SYm0
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Discover his deep connection with Indian classical music in this video snippet by the late Dr. M.G. Prasad.
Full talk: https://youtu.be/4GFaAZ5SYm0
#CVRaman #SangamTalks #ScienceMeetsCulture #HiddenGenius #NationalScienceDay
This #NationalScienceDay, uncover India’s hidden genius with Dr. Subhash Kak.
From Kerala School calculus to Sushruta’s germ theory, Panini’s linguistics, and ancient astronomy, India shaped modern science long before the textbooks said so.
#SangamTalks #IndianKnowledgeSystems #ScienceMeetsCulture #HiddenGenius
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QF2iKJkbYJw&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQP28tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEexKVVHrL5tgQfkpT6DE_MqwWdy-KM3oyPuVEZjAC0lWZcXlQCw8yTjrWKTGc_aem_yJ25JY5N2N7orSen4a4HyA
From Kerala School calculus to Sushruta’s germ theory, Panini’s linguistics, and ancient astronomy, India shaped modern science long before the textbooks said so.
#SangamTalks #IndianKnowledgeSystems #ScienceMeetsCulture #HiddenGenius
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QF2iKJkbYJw&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQP28tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEexKVVHrL5tgQfkpT6DE_MqwWdy-KM3oyPuVEZjAC0lWZcXlQCw8yTjrWKTGc_aem_yJ25JY5N2N7orSen4a4HyA
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Indian Foundations of Modern Science | Dr. Subhash Kak
Ever since independence, we have allowed Indologists, who had no knowledge of Indian sciences, to create the framework which has been written into our text-books. As a result, the generations who have read from these textbooks full of half-truths, too, have…