The Shulbasutras of Baudhayana, Apastamba, Katyayana and Manava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c8.t31.21
The Śulbasūtras of Baudhāyana, Āpastamba, Kātyāyana and Mānava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c8.t31.21
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c8.t31.21
**1.11-1.12.** *Construction of a square.* The rule gives a general method of construction of a square. If *a* be the original length of the cord, and *a*, the increased length of the cord, the *nirañchana* mark is given at a point dividing the total length 2*a* into two parts, 5/4 a and ¾ a. This satisfies the relation,