
These chapters present a compilation of Sanskrit texts by Parāśara, a sage and scholar from ancient India dispersed in the commentaries of scholars such as Varāha-mihira, Utpala, Ballāla-Sena and Bhāskara-Yogi living between 6th and 13th century. The book is divided into 21 chapters with an intellectually lettered introduction. Iyengar is a fruition of a long journey of research and investigation into History of Science in India. Parāśaratantra- Ancient Sanskrit Text on Astronomy and Natural Sciences a reconstructed text with translation and notes by R.N. Ancient Sanskrit texts of India are a treasure trove of knowledge.
