Ebook: The Imperishable Seed : How Hindu Mathematics Changed the World and Why this History was Erased

The Imperishable Seed by Dr. Bhaskar Kamble gives a very good summary of
the mathematical tradition of the Hindu civilisation (the author clarifies
what he means by the word ‘Hindu’ in the context of the book), with some
brief technical details. It is intended for students and others, with the
expectation that "the knowledge that mathematics grew, so to speak, in
their own backyard”, would help them shed their awe, and instil confidence
in the subject. It “emphasises the connection of Hindu mathematics with
the deeper philosophical world-view and knowledge system of ancient
India.” It also aims to understand why, in spite of its impact on the
modern world, the contributions of Hindu mathematics remain largely
unknown to the general public. Unfortunately, an influential section of
the Indian intelligentsia is also a part of the international network which
is wedded to a Euro-centric view of human progress. The author’s
viewpoints and assertions, which challenge the dominant narrative,
supported by copious references, are a welcome addition to the literature
on Indian mathematics, with new perspectives and insights.