...The main focus is on the construction of triangles, squares, rectangles, and trapezoids using ropes (shurba) and stakes, and on the making of various types of bricks, but from the perspective of the history of mathematics, it is interesting to note that it also includes approximations of the so-called Pythagorean theorem, and rules for transforming circles, squares, and rectangles into equal areas. The mathematical knowledge of the classical period was mainly embodied in the field known as Ganita (arithmetic). Traditionally, Ganita, together with Hora (astrology using horoscopes) and Samhita (a collection of divination methods), forms the astrology (Jyotihishastra). ... *Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Ganita" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…主として,ロープ(シュルバ)と杭を用いた三角形,正方形,長方形,台形の作図法や,各種煉瓦の作り方が中心であるが,数学史の観点からは,いわゆるピタゴラスの定理,の近似値,円・正方形・長方形間の等面積変換規則などを含むのが興味深い。 古典期の数学知識は,主としてガニタ(算学)と呼ばれる分野に結実した。伝統的に,ガニタはホーラー(ホロスコープを用いる占星術)およびサンヒター(吉凶占いの集成)と共に星学(ジョーティヒシャーストラ)を形成する。… ※「ガニタ」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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