In Episode 30 of Ancient Code, Modern Mind, host Harsh Rain concludes the Dṛkkarma corrections and unveils Aryabhata’s groundbreaking explanation of eclipses in the Golapāda of the Aryabhatiya. The episode begins by completing visibility corrections with Akṣadṛkkarma (latitude-visibility) and Ayanadṛkkarma (ecliptic inclination), refining apparent longitude for precise observations. The centerpiece is Aryabhata’s rational, geometric explanation of eclipses, rejecting mythological causes like the demon Rāhu. He defines shadow (Tamaḥ) as the absence of light, explaining solar eclipses as the Moon (Śaśī) covering the Sun (Sūrya) and lunar eclipses as Earth’s shadow (Bhūcchāyā) covering the Moon. This physical model, rooted in a spherical Earth and light’s straight-line path, sets the stage for eclipse calculations. The episode connects Aryabhata’s insights to modern eclipse prediction and space mission design, emphasizing his scientific mindset. Dramatic and enlightening, this episode transforms eclipses from omens to predictable phenomena.
Key Words:
Aryabhata, Golapāda, Dṛkkarma, Akṣadṛkkarma, Ayanadṛkkarma, eclipse causation, Rāhu, shadow, Tamaḥ, solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, Śaśī, Sūrya, Bhūcchāyā, spherical Earth, geometry, parallax, horizon dip, astronomy, ancient India, eclipse prediction, space exploration, scientific method.
Disclosures:
This podcast is produced for educational and entertainment purposes and reflects interpretations of historical texts. Listeners are encouraged to consult primary sources and scholarly works for further study.
Pronunciations of Sanskrit terms are approximations for accessibility and may vary across regional traditions.
This podcast may utilize artificial intelligence for voice generation and content creation to enhance production quality and accessibility.
Popular Podcasts
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!