Apasthamba sulbasutra is the part of Apastamba sroutha sootram . Here the subject matter is the Vedic geometry as mentioned in Boudhayana sulba sutra. This books is published by Indian National science academy and it’s English version is uploaded for those who are interested in knowing the real mathematical and geometrical heritage of Bharath. Boudhayana Sulba sutam is also uploaded in this website.
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Contents:
We shall explain the methods of constructing (different) figures (on the ground for building sacrificial altars).
A cord of length equal to a given measure is increased by its half so that the whole length is divided into three parts of half the measure each. In the third part on the western side, a mark is given at a point shorter by one-sixth (of the third part). With the two ties fastened to the two ends of the east-west line (prsthya) the cord is stretched towards the south by the mark and a pole is fixed on it. The same is done towards the north. The same is repeated on the other side (eastern) after interchanging the ties. Thus are determined (the four corners of the right rectilinear figure). Thereby the sides are shortened or lengthened.
Continued..
Download ebook on apastamba sulbasutra for free: An ancient indian geometry book.
Contents:
We shall explain the methods of constructing (different) figures (on the ground for building sacrificial altars).
A cord of length equal to a given measure is increased by its half so that the whole length is divided into three parts of half the measure each. In the third part on the western side, a mark is given at a point shorter by one-sixth (of the third part). With the two ties fastened to the two ends of the east-west line (prsthya) the cord is stretched towards the south by the mark and a pole is fixed on it. The same is done towards the north. The same is repeated on the other side (eastern) after interchanging the ties. Thus are determined (the four corners of the right rectilinear figure). Thereby the sides are shortened or lengthened.
Continued..