Author: Vas, Luis S R

In the history of Mathematics, Lilavati occupies an honoured place. It is an ancient book on arithmetic written in the twelfth century in which techniques for the solution of problems are simple and easy to use and, moreover, there is a lot of interesting information in the problems presented therein.

It was used in India as a textbook for many centuries.

The present work is an enlargement of N.H. Phadke's (1902-1973) Marathi work and attempts a thorough mathematical explanation of definitions, formulae, short cuts and methodology as intend by Bhaskara.

Stitches are followed by literal translations so that the reader can enjoy and appreciate the beauty of accurate and musical presentation in Lilavati.

For those who are interested in both Sanskrit and Mathematics, Lilavati is an attractive illustrated arithmetized book of stories.

The book is useful to school going children, sophomores, teachers, scholars, historians and those working for the cause of mathematics.