History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s12.6

v1.c8.s12.6

In the above, the three terms are p, f and i. The Hindus called the term p, *pramâṇa* ("argument"), the term f, *phala* ("fruit") and the term i, *icchâ* ("requisition"). These names are found in all the mathematical treatises. Sometimes they are referred to simply as the first, second and third respectively. Âryabhaṭa II differs from other writers in giving the names *mâna*, *vinimaya* and *icchâ* respectively to the three terms. It has been pointed out by most of the writers that the first and third terms are similar, *i.e.*, of the same denomination.