Indian Mathematics c10.3

c10.3

Again: '"Āryabhaṭa......differs from the doctrine of the book *Smriti*, just mentioned, and he who differs from us is an opponent." On the other hand, Brahmagupta praises Puliśa for what he does, since he does not differ from the book *Smriti*.' Again, speaking of Varāhamihira, Śrīsheṇa, Āryabhaṭa and Vishnuchandra, Brahmagupta says: ‘If a man declares these things illusory he stands outside the generally acknowledged dogma, and that is not allowed.’