How Ancient Indians Calculated the Speed of Light Thousands of Years Ago

The Rigveda (written over 3,000 years ago) describes the speed of light in relation to the Sun’s rays, hinting at an advanced understanding of physics

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In the 14th century, scholar Sayana analyzed Vedic texts & estimated the speed of light as 2202 yojanas per half-nimisha, which equals 299,792 km/sec.

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Ancient Indian sages relied on precise astronomical observations, mathematical calculations, and deep cosmic knowledge to derive such values.

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Scientists only confirmed the speed of light in the 17th century, yet ancient Indian texts had already hinted at it centuries earlier!

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This discovery highlights the depth of knowledge in ancient India, proving that science and spirituality coexisted in remarkable ways!

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How Ancient Indians Calculated the Speed of Light Thousands of Years Ago

The Rigveda (written over 3,000 years ago) describes the speed of light in relation to the Sun’s rays, hinting at an advanced understanding of physics

In the 14th century, scholar Sayana analyzed Vedic texts & estimated the speed of light as 2202 yojanas per half-nimisha, which equals 299,792 km/sec.

Ancient Indian sages relied on precise astronomical observations, mathematical calculations, and deep cosmic knowledge to derive such values.

Scientists only confirmed the speed of light in the 17th century, yet ancient Indian texts had already hinted at it centuries earlier!

This discovery highlights the depth of knowledge in ancient India, proving that science and spirituality coexisted in remarkable ways!

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