Proof of ancient hora texts B4 yavana samhitas in kerala school of astrology

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One of the unique info about Kerala is that the fragments of numerous ancient texts of Arsha school of astrology, such as Skanda hora (also known as Jyotishmati Upanishad), Brihat prajapatya, Saunaka Hora, Kausika Hora, Vasishta Hora etc are available only from Kerala. The Jain religion seems to have contributed much to the ancient nirayana astrological tradition of Kerala .

 

decipherable from the fact that Aryabhata the 4th century Jain astronomy scholar belonged to Kerala. The strong connection of nirayana astrological tradition with Kerala and especially to Horary system of astrology (i.e. Prashna) can be easily seem from the fact that Prashna is also know as Kairali (meaning, an astrological system originated in Kerala).

 

 

Vararuchi the originator of KTPY notation of numbers and the Chandravakyas lived in Kerala for long (he is believed to be a north Indian scholar who traveled to south) and he is thought to be a 4th century scholar and also is considered the Father of Modern Kerala School of astrology.

 

Aryabhata the 5th century scholar (the author of Aryabhateeya) belonged to Kerala and was a Jain. Some believe that he was a 6th century scholar.

 

4th to 17th century are the golden period of astronomy, astrology and mathematics in Kerala. Numerous well known texts such as Prashnamarga, Karana Paddhati, Jatakadesham, Krishneeyam, Dasadhayi, Parahita system of astronomical calculations, Drigganita system of astronomical calculations, Ganitam Yuktibhasha etc are all contributions of this period. An extensive study into the mathematical and astronomical contribution of Keralites during this period surpassing the knowledge of the whole world about these subjects by introducing innovative studies in Calculus, Polynomials, Spherical astronomy and numerous other subjects are gaining popularity and is attracting global attention now a days.