Mahāvīra (or Mahaviracharya; "Mahavira the Teacher") was a 9th-century Jain mathematician from Bihar; India. He was the author of Gaṇitasārasan̄graha (or Ganita Sara Samgraha; c. 850); which revised the Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta.He was patronised by the Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha. He separated astrology from mathematics. It is the earliest Indian text entirely devoted to mathematics. He expounded on the same subjects on which Aryabhata and Brahmagupta contended; but he expressed them more clearly. His work is a highly syncopated approach to algebra and the emphasis in much of his text is on developing the techniques necessary to solve algebraic problems. He is highly respected among Indian mathematicians; because of his establishment of terminology for concepts such as equilateral; and isosceles triangle; rhombus; circle and semicircle. Mahāvīra's eminence spread in all South India and his books proved inspirational to other mathematicians in Southern India. It was translated into Telugu language by Pavuluri Mallana as Saar Sangraha Ganitam. He discovered algebraic identities like a3=a(a+b)(a-b) +b2(a-b) + b3. He also found out the formula for nCr as [n(n-1)(n-2)...(n-r+1)]/r(r-1)(r-2)...2*1. He devised formula which approximated area and perimeters of ellipses and found methods to calculate the square of a number and cube roots of a number. He asserted that the square root of a negative number did not exist.Mahaviracharya by Rajesh Kumar Thakur: "Mahaviracharya" is a biography of the eminent Jain philosopher, Acharya Mahavira, written by Rajesh Kumar Thakur. The book provides a comprehensive account of Mahavira's life, teachings, and significant contributions to Jainism, a religion known for its principles of non-violence and spiritual enlightenment.
Key Aspects of the Book "Mahaviracharya":
Life of Acharya Mahavira: The book delves into the life and journey of Acharya Mahavira, a revered spiritual leader and the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
Jain Philosophy and Teachings: "Mahaviracharya" explores the core tenets of Jainism, including non-violence (ahimsa), self-discipline, and the pursuit of spiritual liberation.
Legacy and Influence: The book highlights the enduring impact of Acharya Mahavira's teachings on Jainism and its followers.
