Bharatiya Jyotihshastra (History of Indian Astronomy), translated by R. V. Vaidya v2.c12.s2.t70: Divākara (Birth śaka 1528)
Bhāratīya Jyotiḥśāstra (History of Indian Astronomy), translated by R. V. Vaidya v2.c12.s2.t70
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Divākara (Birth śaka 1528)
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He was the son of Nrsimha, a scholar from the learned family of Golāgrāma (see page 154). He was born in Śaka 1528. He received all his education from his uncle Śiva. At the age of 19 in Śaka 1547, he compiled a jātaka work named, jātakam̄rgapadma, which is also known as ‘Padma-Jātaka’. In Śaka 1548, he wrote a commentary, named Praudha-manoramā, on Keśava’s Jātaka-paddhati. He similarly compiled in Śaka 1549, a commentary on his own ‘Jātaka’ named ‘Ganitatattva-Cintāmani, with examples.
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There is a commentary (with examples) known as Makaranda-vivarana on Makaranda, a work intended to be helpful in Pancānga calculation.
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His works show that he was proficient in grammar, logic, poetry and literature.
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The author has seen the work, Makaranda Vivarana. The remaining account has been given from the information contained in the Ganakatarangini. His brother Kamalākara received his training from him.
Cites (2)
- Makarandasāraṇī (Makaranda) — Makaranda, Sanskrit
- Jātakapaddhati (Keśavārka) — Keśavārka, Sanskrit