The Gaitatilaka and its Commentary

The Gaáitatilaka and its Commentary: Two Medieval Sanskrit Mathematical Texts presents the first English annotated translation and analysis of the Gaáitatilaka by ÅšrÄpati and its Sanskrit commentary by the Jaina monk SiáƒhatilakasÅri (13th century CE). SiáƒhatilakasÅriâs commentary upon the Gaáitatilaka is a key text for the study of Sanskrit mathematical jargon and a precious source of information on mathematical practices of medieval India; this is in fact the first known Sanskrit mathematical commentary written by a Jaina monk about whom we have substantial information to survive to the present day. In presenting the first annotated translation of these two Sanskrit mathematical texts this volume focusses on language in mathematics and puts forward a novel fresh approach to Sanskrit mathematical literature which favours linguistic literary features and textual data. This key resource makes these important texts available in English for the first time for students of Sanskrit ancient and medieval mathematics South Asian history and philology. . Language: English