MEASURES OF NORTH INDIA WITH A SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SANSKRIT LITERATURE

International Journal of Computer Science (IJCS) Published by SK Research Group of Companies (SKRGC).

Abstract

A detailed study on the prescriptions given in the agamic text puranas, temple inscriptions etc will throw light on the importance given for the measurements in the ancient days. It is necessary to know the interest bestowed upon the prescriptions of the mana followed in the ancient historical period both for the construction of the temples. Thus the Sanskrit literature helps us to understand the different types of linear and grain measures that were used. Though the terms used are different, the measures are common throughout the country. A detailed examination of the land measures and grain measurements used will further enable us to assess the economic condition of that period.

References

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2) R.P Kulkarni., 1997, Lay out for different sacrifice’s according to different srauta sutras, maharaishi sandipani Rashtriya Ved Vidya Prathisthan, Pradhikaran bhawan, Bharat puri, Ujjain.

3) Manava Sulvasutra 4.5, Vimsangulatah purasah svaih svairanguliparvabhih.

4) Mariappa Bhatt.M (Ed)1955, Vyvahara ganitam, No CXXXII, Madras Goverment oriental series, Madras.
Sutra 42-
purusha pramanamenthene
Purusham thanneradu keyya melakettal
Prusha pramana menusunu
Paramartham thappadenda Rajadityam

5) Ibid, M.Su S 10.1.4.1, 10.3.2.1-2

6) STR, Taranga I, II Kallola, sloka 6-10,MSA, Vimsati III, sloka 194-197.

Keywords

Angula, Kanishta Angula, Madhyama Angula, Uttama Angula Paramanu, ?ulbas?tra, Artha??stra, Silpa Sastra, Manasollasa, Sivatattvarantnakara and Vyvahara Ganitam, etc.,