Review
By Narayan M. Kansara
Summary
Kansara reviews David Pingree’s edition of the eleventh‑century astrologer Daśabala’s works. The volume presents critical editions of the Cintāmaṇi, a set of tables for calendrical calculations, and the Kāraṇa‑kamala‑mārtaṇḍa, a concise manual of astronomy. It includes transliterations, commentary, and an introduction situating Daśabala within the history of Indian astronomy. Kansara notes that Pingree compares Daśabala’s computations with those of Bhāskara II and discusses their significance for the transmission of astronomical knowledge. The review praises the scholarly apparatus—indices, diagrams and discussion of manuscripts—and suggests avenues for further research on Daśabala’s influence in South and Southeast Asia.
Conclusion
The review concludes that Pingree’s edition significantly advances the study of Indian astronomy. By making Daśabala’s texts accessible with detailed commentary, it enhances understanding of medieval scientific traditions and their broader cultural impact.