Question

Match List I (Solar and Lunar Parameters at Specific Points) with List II (Standard Degree Values) 

List I		List II
A.	Samapadante suryasya mandaparidhyamah	I.	\(28^\circ\)
B.	Samapadante chandrasya mandaparidhyamah	II.	\(14^\circ\)
C.	Vishamapadante bhaumasya mandaparidhyamah	III.	\(32^\circ\)
D.	Vishamapadante budhasya mandaparidhyamah	IV.	\(72^\circ\)

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

Hint:

Sun = 14, Moon = 32. These two are the most stable constants to remember for any Siddhanta problem.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Surya Siddhanta provides the sizes of the epicycles (Manda Paridhis) for each planet. These values change as the planet moves from the 'Sama-pada' (even quadrants) to the 'Vishama-pada' (odd quadrants).

Step 2: Detailed Matching from Surya Siddhanta:
1. Sun's Epicycle (A): For the Sun, the Manda Paridhi is constant or takes its primary value of 14 degrees at the quadrants. (A matches II).
2. Moon's Epicycle (B): For the Moon, the standard value provided is 32 degrees. (B matches III).
3. Mars/Bhauma (C): For Mars, the odd-quadrant (Vishama) Manda Paridhi is significantly larger, reaching 72 degrees. (C matches IV).
4. Mercury/Budha (D): For Mercury, the Vishama value is 28 degrees. (D matches I).

Step 3: Verification:
Sequence: A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I. This corresponds to Option (4).

Step 4: Final Answer:
The epicycle sizes are essential for calculating the Manda-phala (equation of center).