6th-Century Polymath, Astronomer & Astrologer of Ujjain• Granth: Spiritual & Scientific Heritage
Varahamihira
वराहमिहिर
The polymath of Ujjain who authored the Brihat Samhita and Pancha-Siddhantika, synthesizing astronomy, optics, meteorology, and architectural sciences.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Master of UjjainAuthor of Brihat SamhitaNavaratna Astronomer
Significance & Lore
Varahamihira discovered principles of optics, water divining, and planetary mathematics centuries ahead of European science.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Brihat Samhita Author
- ✦Pancha-Siddhantika
- ✦Navaratna of Vikramaditya
- ✦Ancient Optics & Astronomy
Canonical Reference
Detailed ontological and textual analysis available on BharatKosha.
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