History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c38.1

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There is no doubt that units of length, weight and time are basic parameters constructed by man. These parameters are considered as sources of all scientific thinking and lie at the root of natural knowledge. Their formulation and standardisation are based on observations and experiences made at different times and are involved without disturbing uniformity in nature or in measurements. The measure of a thing becomes standardised as a unit by general consent by its being compared with another of the same species. The measures of units of these parameters vary from one culture to another. The strength or the uniqueness is discernible when there is acceptance and influence in other cultures.