The Science of the Shulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry c17.67
The Science of the Śulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry c17.67
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c17.67
he measures (by means of) a cord three puruṣas; folds it into seven (equal) parts; of them four parts he adds to the body and three to the wings and tail. Then he measures an aratni; folds it into seven parts; of them three parts he adds to the southern wing, three to the northern wing and throws off one.¹ Then he measures a vitasti; folds it into seven parts; of them three parts he adds to the tail and throws out four. Thus is constructed the 101-fold (*Agni*) and it corresponds with the *vedi* of this." ²