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What if the history of science you were taught is only half the story?
Long before Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton, a brilliant scientific revolution was taking place in the heart of ancient India. While Europe was entering the Dark Ages, India's Golden Age was burning bright, producing a sage whose intellect would shape the course of science for a thousand years. Yet, his story has been largely forgotten by history.
This book is the reclamation of that legacy. It is the story of Varāhamihira, the master astronomer, mathematician, and Sage-Scientist of Ujjain.
Journey back in time to a vibrant civilization that had perfected the concept of zero and forged rust-proof iron. In this epic biographical narrative, you will discover the mind of a true polymath who:
This is more than just a biography; it is an inspiring journey into a world where science and spirituality were seen as two paths to the same truth. It is a powerful challenge to the conventional, Western-centric narrative of history, revealing the profound contributions of Indian civilization to our shared human knowledge.
Are you ready to discover the history you were never taught? Open these pages and begin your adventure into the mind of the man who could read the universe.