Date of Award

30-7-2024

Document Type

Thesis

School

School of Arts, Sciences, Humanities & Education

Programme

Ph.D.-Doctoral of Philosophy

First Advisor

Dr.N.Kannan

Second Advisor

Dr.S.Thiagarajan

Keywords

Kalidasa, Astronomy, Geometry, Aesthetics

Abstract

Kālidāsa, a renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright from ancient India, is known for his profound understanding and depiction of various aspects of human life, nature, and the universe in his works. While his writings primarily revolve around themes of love, romance, and human emotions, there are several instances where he incorporates mathematical concepts and astronomical references.

His meticulous usage of such abstractions and symbolism adds depth and richness to his poetry. These elements serve as tools to enhance the imagery and aesthetics of his literary works, reflecting the interplay between art and science in ancient Indian culture. These subtle allusions in his works demonstrate the interconnectedness of different disciplines and the universal appeal of mathematical concepts.

They showcase his appreciation for numerical symbolism, symmetry, geometry, proportions, and time calculations. His poetic descriptions and metaphors often draw upon mathematical postulations to enhance the beauty and imagery within his writings.All these prove his authority in diverse scientific disciplines.

This thesis brings to light, the hidden treasures of the Mathematical Concepts including Astronomy and Astrology in Kumārasambhavam of Kālidāsa, their interconnectedness with the earthly realm and their relevance to our day- to-day life, as they remain unexplored. An earnest attempt is made to apply the standard decoding techniques to the verses to unravel many results from the various branches of Mathematics like Arithmetic, Number theory, Decimals and Fractions, Prime numbers and its properties, Decimal and Hexa decimal Number system and others.

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