Jain Journal 1984 01

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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D1 = North-south stretch of solar mandalas in
Lavanasamudra
Now because,
N1
Nj
and
D1
Dj
Since
119
65
N1
Nj
330
180
Di
D1
x Dj
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1 +
=
==
Therefore we may fairly presume by inspection that
N1
Nj
=
1 +
1
1
1+ 4+
119
65
D1
1
1+
Using eq. No. (6), we have
510 Y
Dj
28 max 180 Y 23°.5-6°.9
13
5
Obliquity of ecliptic = 23°.5
Sun's maximum declination & max=23°.5
The following relation fairly holds good, i.e.
N1 N1 D1 : Dj
:
This leads us to the view that the north-south stretch 330Y of solar mandalas in the Lavanasamudra might have been theoretically generated through a simple linear zigzag manner probably as shown above. This view is further evidenced by its inherent dependence upon the factual determination of the relation between number of solar mandalas N、 and their north-south stretch D, in Jambudvipa. This is elucidated as follows:
1
6+
X 180=329.54 or 330 Y approx.
-
1/4
2
=
47°
16°.6
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330 Y
It suggests that north-south stretch D1 of mandalas (Sun's diurnal circles) in Jambudvipa is extended southward from Sun's extreme north position 23°.5 upto 6°.9 in the northern hemisphere as we understand
.(8)