SpaceWhy are the Brilliant Minds of Ancient India Missing from Our Textbooks?
We were taught about Galileo, Dalton, Newton, and Copernicus, but what about Brahmagupta, Aryabhata, Varahamihira, and Kanad?
Brahmagupta:
Introduced the concept of zero and rules for solving algebraic equations, centuries before Europe grasped these basics.
Aryabhata:
Accurately calculated the value of pi, explained planetary motion, and proved that Earth rotates on its axis—long before Copernicus!
Varahamihira:
A genius astrologer and astronomer who wrote the Brihat Samhita, covering subjects from weather to earthquakes.
Kanad:
Founder of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy who introduced the concept of the atom (Anu)—ages before Dalton’s atomic theory!
The truth is:
Ancient Indian scientists were pioneers in mathematics, astronomy, physics, and chemistry. Yet their contributions are ignored, lost under colonial narratives and biased education systems.
It’s time we:
Reclaim our history, celebrate our real heroes, and inspire the future with their genius! Let’s honor our forgotten legends. India was, and always will be, the land of knowledge.
#22 may#science#spacetospace
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