Siddhanta Shiromani
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Siddhanta Shiromani is a 12th-century Sanskrit treatise on Indian astronomy and mathematics by Bhaskara II, renowned for its advanced treatment of planetary motions, eclipses, and mathematical techniques.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Siddhanta Shiromani canonical | 3 |
| Siddhānta Śiromaṇi | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Siddhanta Shiromani Context triple: [Hindu lunisolar calendar, usesReferenceText, Siddhanta Shiromani]
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A.
Samkhyakarika
Samkhyakarika is an early foundational text of the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy, presenting its dualistic metaphysics and theory of liberation in concise verse form.
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B.
Vedartha Sangraha
Vedartha Sangraha is a foundational Vedantic treatise by the philosopher-theologian Ramanujacharya that systematically presents and defends the Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) interpretation of the Upanishads.
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C.
Tattvasamasa
Tattvasamasa is a concise classical text of the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy that systematically outlines its fundamental metaphysical principles and categories (tattvas).
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D.
Upadesasahasri
Upadesasahasri is a foundational Advaita Vedanta philosophical and instructional text traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya.
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E.
Tattva Samkhyana
Tattva Samkhyana is a key philosophical treatise in the Dvaita Vedanta tradition that systematically outlines its dualistic metaphysics and theology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Siddhanta Shiromani Target entity description: Siddhanta Shiromani is a 12th-century Sanskrit treatise on Indian astronomy and mathematics by Bhaskara II, renowned for its advanced treatment of planetary motions, eclipses, and mathematical techniques.
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A.
Samkhyakarika
Samkhyakarika is an early foundational text of the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy, presenting its dualistic metaphysics and theory of liberation in concise verse form.
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B.
Vedartha Sangraha
Vedartha Sangraha is a foundational Vedantic treatise by the philosopher-theologian Ramanujacharya that systematically presents and defends the Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) interpretation of the Upanishads.
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C.
Tattvasamasa
Tattvasamasa is a concise classical text of the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy that systematically outlines its fundamental metaphysical principles and categories (tattvas).
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D.
Upadesasahasri
Upadesasahasri is a foundational Advaita Vedanta philosophical and instructional text traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya.
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E.
Tattva Samkhyana
Tattva Samkhyana is a key philosophical treatise in the Dvaita Vedanta tradition that systematically outlines its dualistic metaphysics and theology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Sanskrit text
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astronomical treatise ⓘ mathematical treatise ⓘ |
| author |
Bhaskara II
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linked to:
Bhaskara I
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| contains |
geometrical results
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methods for computing planetary positions ⓘ methods for predicting eclipses ⓘ methods for solving indeterminate equations ⓘ problems in verse form ⓘ rules for algebraic equations ⓘ rules for arithmetic operations ⓘ rules for calculating conjunctions of planets ⓘ sine and cosine computations ⓘ trigonometric tables ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| dateWritten | 12th century ⓘ |
| field |
astronomy
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mathematics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
algebra
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arithmetic ⓘ astronomical instruments ⓘ calendar calculations ⓘ eclipse computation ⓘ eclipses ⓘ mathematical techniques ⓘ planetary motions ⓘ planetary theory ⓘ spherical astronomy ⓘ trigonometry ⓘ |
| genre |
astronomical literature
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mathematical literature ⓘ scientific literature ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Bijaganita
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Goladhyaya ⓘ Grahaganita ⓘ Lilavati ⓘ |
| influenced |
later Indian astronomers
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later Indian mathematicians ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Aryabhatiya
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Brahmasphutasiddhanta ⓘ |
| language | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| notableFor |
advanced eclipse theory
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sophisticated algebraic methods ⓘ systematic treatment of planetary motion ⓘ |
| partOfTradition |
Indian astronomy
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Indian mathematics ⓘ |
| period | medieval India ⓘ |
| titleMeaning | Crest-Jewel of Astronomical Systems ⓘ |
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