The Ganitatilaka and its commentary: two medieval Sanskrit mathematical texts (1st)

This volume presents an English annotated translation and analysis of the Ganitatilaka by Sripati and its Sanskrit commentary by the Jaina monk Simhatilakasuri (13th century CE).

Simhatilakasuri's commentary upon the Ganitatilaka is a key text for the study of Sanskrit mathematical jargon and a precious source of information on mathematical practices of medieval India; this is, in fact, the first known Sanskrit mathematical commentary written by a Jaina monk, upon whom we have substantial information, to survive to the present day.

In presenting the first annotated translation of these two Sanskrit mathematical texts, this volume focuses on language in mathematics, and put forward a novel, fresh approach to Sanskrit mathematical literature which favours attention to linguistic, literary features, and textual data.