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ASCETIC MOTHER VISUDDHAMATI
(Philosopher - Mathematician)
DR (MRS) PADMAVATHAMMA
1. Introduction
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When asked to name an ancient Indian lady mathematician, the first name that appeals to the mind of a common man is Lilāvati. She is the daughter of the famous Indian mathematician Bhāskarācārya. He studied the horoscope of his daughter and after making astrological calculations precisely determined the auspicious time for her wedding at a particular day and hour. Unfortunately, a pearl from the headdress of Lilāvati fell into the water-hour-glass while she was anxiously waiting for the auspicious time to approach. The auspicious time had passed, Lilāvati could not marry according to one version. But according to another version she was married only to become a widow
SE DO 3100 bios
1. Karl B. Boyer, A History of Mathematics, John-Wiley and Sons, New York, 1968. 2. B. Sitaram Shastri, Lilavathi Grantha Matthu Srinivasa Ramanujan, Prasaranga,
Mysore, 1975.
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