[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Science of the Shulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932) › c11.7 # The Science of the Shulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry c11.7 The Science of the Śulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry c11.7 - **Language:** English ### [c11.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c11.7) Oftentimes the process can be much shortened by a skilful device. For instance, if \*n\* happen to be a square number, equal to p², say, then the desired result will be obtained by drawing the square on a straight line \*p\* times a side of the given square. Thus Kātyāyana observes: - [Previous: c11.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c11.6) - [Next: c11.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c11.8) - [Up: c11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c11) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c11.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c11.7) · Pramāṇa