Bharatiya Jyotihshastra (History of Indian Astronomy), translated by R. V. Vaidya v1.c5.8

v1.c5.8

According to some the book has become voluminous, while others think that it has become too concise. On reading the advertisement of my book, a notable gentleman wrote to me that the proposed subjects would require at least 1000 pages. As there is truth in both the views I have chosen to adopt the *via media*. Condensation of material cannot go beyond what is already done. On the other hand, if expansion is allowed, every page of the book can grow into four pages. Brevity could no doubt be achieved by omitting some of the subjects. But in view of the fact that opportunities for the publication of a work of this nature are few and far between, I have included in this book all available information on various subjects, that seemed noteworthy in my opinion.