[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) › c8.99 # The Science of the Shulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry c8.99 The Science of the Śulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry c8.99 - **Language:** English ### [c8.99](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c8.99) Full details of the methods of measurement of the falcon-shaped Fire-altar are not found until the \*Śrautasūtra\*. The method of the measurement by means of a bamboo-rod has been described in the \*Āpastamba Śulba\*,² and that by means of a cord is hinted in the \*Baudhāyana Śrauta\*³ described in full in the \*Kātyāyana Śrauta\*. The latter says: - [Previous: c8.98](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c8.98) - [Next: c8.100](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c8.100) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c8.99](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.datta-1932.c8.99) · Pramāṇa