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Kak, Subhash Chandra was born on March 26, 1947 in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Son of Ram Nath and Sarojini Chuni (Kaul) Kak.
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For decades, schoolbooks have taught that Sumer was the cradle of civilization. Conventional scholarship has also held that Aryan civilization came to India by way of invasions from the north. But in this ground-breaking book, three renowned scholars show that there was no "Aryan invasion," and that India, not Sumer, was the cradle of civilized humanity. Through exploring the rich symbols, metaphors, and myths of the Vedas, this book also examines the wealth of India's spirituality and its relevance for today's world.
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(Not only the sign for zero, but also the binary number sy...)
Not only the sign for zero, but also the binary number system, the ideas of metarules, algebraic transformation, recursion, hashing, mathematical logic, formal grammars, and high level language description arose first in India. Indian mathematical science had already reached dizzying heights 2,500 years ago by the time of Panini and Pingala. This classic book of contributions by leading scholars in the world presents an overview of these seminal contributions to computer science. It also includes chapters on models and computation in astronomy and cognitive science.
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This book describes the ASVAMEDHA rite and its symbolism to explain distinctive aspects of the Vedic sacrifice system. Several questions related to the Asvamedha are posed and answered in the context of Vedic epistemology. This rite has three important functions: (i) it presents and equivalence of the naksatra year to the heaven, implying that it is rite that celebrates the rebirth of the Sun; (ii) it is symbolic of the conquest of Time by the king, in whose name the rite is performed; and (iii) it is celebration of social harmony achieved by the transcendence of the fundamental conflicts between various sources of power. Numbers from another Vedic rite, the Agnicayana; help in the understanding of several of its details.
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This book synthesizes research in quantum physics, neuroscience, computers and biology to present a general framework of our modern understanding of knowledge.
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(The Wishing Tree provides an in-depth overview of the rev...)
The Wishing Tree provides an in-depth overview of the revolutionary changes that have occurred during the past two decades in Indian studies and, as a result, helps provide a deeper understanding of the Indian civilization.The West has often perceived India as the land of magic and mystery, yet there are aspects of Indian traditions that speak straight to its heart. Subhash Kak, a professor at Oklahoma State University and well-respected lecturer, presents the results of his intensive research on a multitude of subjects related to both Indian and Western culture, and provides a positive and introspective look into India's amazing history and civilization. Kak addresses many controversial issues, which are commonly debated only by academics, about India's contribution to world civilization, its antiquity, and the relevance of its culture for the world's future. Using recent archeological findings and new analysis of ancient texts, Kak lays the groundwork for questioning both long-held beliefs and the research of scholars from past generations.The Wishing Tree uncovers the story of India's ancient origins, its presence through its influence on other cultures, and most importantly, its promise for the future.This edition has been made possible by the Arise Arjuna Foundation.
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Kak, Subhash Chandra was born on March 26, 1947 in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Son of Ram Nath and Sarojini Chuni (Kaul) Kak.
Bachelor of Engineering, Kashmir University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Technology, 1970.
Lecturer Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, 1971-1974, assistant professor, 1974-1979. Associate professor Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1979-1983, professor, 1983—2007, Delaune distinguished professor, 2002—2007. Professor Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, since 2007, Regents professor, since 2010.
Visiting professor Imperial College, London, 1975-1976. Consultant United Nations Development Program, Pune, India, 1989-1990.
(Not only the sign for zero, but also the binary number sy...)
(The Wishing Tree provides an in-depth overview of the rev...)
(This book synthesizes research in quantum physics, neuros...)
(This book describes the ASVAMEDHA rite and its symbolism ...)
(For decades, schoolbooks have taught that Sumer was the c...)
(Treatise on HIndu traditions, comp. with western ideas of...)
Author: The Astronomical Code of the Rigveda, 1994, India At Century's End, 1994, In Search of the Cradle of Civilization, 1995, The Secrets of Ishbar, 1996, Computing Science in Ancient India, 1998, Ek Taal, Ek Darpan, 1999, The Wishing Tree, 2001, The Asvamedha, 2002, The Gods Within, 2002, The Architecture of Knowledge: Quantum Mechanics, Neuroscience, Computers and Consciousness, 2004, The Prajna Sutras, 2007. Associate editor Vishva Vivek, 1992, Information Sciences, 1993, Journal of Combinatorics, Information and System Science, 1995, Circuits, Systems, Signal Processing, 1998, Journal Cosmology, 2009. Inventor neural networks and methods for training them.
Fellow: Indian Institute Advanced Study.
Married Navnidhi Saklani Kak, January 21, 1979. Children: Abhinav Gautam, Arushi.