Question

Match List I (Famous Astronomers/Astrologers) with List II (Their Masterpieces):

List I		List II
A.	Varāhamihiraḥ	I.	Līlāvatī
B.	Bhāskarācāryaḥ	II.	Br̥hatsaṃhitā
C.	Kalyāṇavarmā	III.	Grahalāghavam
D.	Gaṇēśadaivajñaḥ	IV.	Sārāvalī

• A. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• B. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• D. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Hint:

Brihat = Varahamihira. Lilavati = Bhaskara. Grahalaghava = Ganesha (simplified math). Saravali = Kalyan Verma.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Classical Jyotiṣa literature is composed of massive encyclopedias and specialized texts. Identifying the correct author for each text is essential for understanding the chronological development of the science.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Varāhamihira (A): Author of the Br̥hatsaṃhitā (II). This is a monumental work on Mundane Astrology, omens, architecture, and planetary cycles. He also wrote the Brihat Jataka. (A-II)

2. Bhāskarācārya (B): Specifically Bhāskara II, author of the Siddhānta Śirōmaṇi, whose first part is Līlāvatī (I). This text is world-renowned for its beautiful presentation of arithmetic and algebra. (B-I)

3. Kalyāṇavarmā (C): Author of Sārāvalī (IV). This is one of the most exhaustive and comprehensive texts on Natal Astrology (Jataka), written around the 10th century. It elaborates on Varāhamihira's concepts. (C-IV)

4. Gaṇēśadaivajña (D): Author of Grahalāghavam (III). This 16th-century work simplified astronomical calculations by avoiding complex trigonometric sine tables, making it the most popular text for making 'Panchangas' in modern times. (D-III)

Summary:
- Varāhamihira \(\rightarrow\) Br̥hatsaṃhitā
- Bhāskara \(\rightarrow\) Līlāvatī
- Kalyāṇavarmā \(\rightarrow\) Sārāvalī
- Gaṇēśadaivajña \(\rightarrow\) Grahalāghavam

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct match is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.