Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c13.s2.6
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c13.s2.6
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c13.s2.6
The knowledge of astronomy was considered necessary to find the time and place for the religious ceremonies.⁸⁰ *Saṅkhāna* (arithmetic) and *joisa* (astronomy) are mentioned in the *Bhagavatī*⁸¹ and the *Uttarādhyayana*⁸² and are included among the fourteen branches of learning stated above.
Linked texts (3)
- Brahmajālasutta — Pāli
- Uttarajjhayaṇa — Ardhamāgadhī Prakrit
- Viyāhapannatti — Sudharman, Ardhamāgadhī Prakrit