Bharatiya Jyotihshastra (History of Indian Astronomy), translated by R. V. Vaidya v2.c12.s2.t7.55

v2.c12.s2.t7.55

Albiruni’s statement cannot be further considered unless it is known as to which of the three Pulisa Siddhāntas referred to above was obtained by him and unless it is possible to see which of the three Siddhāntas agree with the work of Paulus Greek, if it be available at all now, so far as the elements are concerned. Weber observes : “ A work of Paulus Alexandricus is available at present ; but it is not devoted to astronomy but to astrology, and hence, the elements given by the Pulisa Siddhānta do not tally with those given by it. It, however, contains some of the technical terms pertaining to the Hindu astronomy”. But Weber’s remark does not make it clear what terms have been used and in what contest. It seems, the work of Paulus on astronomy is not available now, and it would not be correct to draw any inference without obtaining the actual work.