Had such astronomical references
been found in ancient Greek texts, we might add, they would have
been hailed as great scientific achievements, among the greatest
of ancient humanity. It is only because they occurred in Hindu
texts that they have not been given proper credit. On the contrary we
are told that the Hindus were unscientific, which has often been
an excuse to ignore the scientific achievements mentioned in the
Vedas.
Recently Subhash Kak has also discovered an astronomical code in
the structure of the Rig Veda that shows a knowledge of the periods
of the planets, as well as reflecting a location for the hymns around 22
degrees north, or the point where the Sarasvati used to enter the ocean.(*40)
40. Subhash Kak,
"The Astronomical Code of the Rig Veda," CURRENT SCIENCE,
VOL.66, NO.4, 25 Feb. 1994., pp.323-326.
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