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082			_a509.54 CHI
100			_aChidatman, Swami
245			_aAncient Indian Sciences: Vol.2
260			_bAnmol Publications Pvt Ltd. _aNew Delhi _c2009
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520			_aScience and technology in ancient and medieval India covered all the major branches of human knowledge and activities, including mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, medical science and surgery, fine arts, mechanical and production technology, civil engineering and architecture, shipbuilding and navigation, sports and games. Ancient India was a land of sages, saints and seers as well as a land of scholars and scientists. Ancient India's contributions in the field of astronomy are well known and well documented. The earliest references to astronomy are found in the Rig Veda. Ayurveda as a science of medicine owes its origins in ancient India. Ayurveda consists of two Sanskrit words-'ayur' meaning age or life, and 'veda' which means knowledge.
650			_aMathematics
650			_aHindu mathematics
650			_aTechnology
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