The Vymaanika-Shaastra: Title Page
Summary: The Vymaanika-Shaastra is an ancient Hindu Sanskrit text attributed to Maharshi Bharadwaaja that explores aeronautical principles and flying vehicles. Propounded by Venerable Subbaraya Shastry and translated into English by G.R. Josyer, a noted Sanskrit scholar and historian, this scholarly work represents a significant contribution to understanding Hindu scientific and philosophical traditions. This title page introduces readers to the text's origins, translation history, and archival significance.
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF SANSKRIT RESEARCH
VYMAANIKA-SHAASTRA
AERONAUTICS
by Maharshi Bharadwaaja
Propounded by Venerable SUBBARAYA SHASTRY
Translated into English and Edited, Printed and Published by G.R. JOSYER
SCHOLAR, HISTORIAN, ESSAYIST, SANSKRITIST
Printed at CORONATION PRESS, MYSORE-4, INDIA
[1973]
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Source: Vymaanika‑Shaastra (Aeronautics) Attributed to Maharshi Bharadwaaja Propounded by Subbaraya Shastry English translation and edition originally printed and published by G. R. Josyer, Coronation Press, Mysore, India (1973). This text was reproduced and reformatted from Sacred‑Texts.com, based on the edition made available there by the late John Bruno Hare, founder of Sacred‑Texts.
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