: Centuries before modern science confirmed it, Varahamihira correctly explained that the moon does not have its own light but instead reflects sunlight Early Hydrology
, a philosopher and astronomer in the court of King Vikramaditya . This work is considered his magnum opus, consisting of 106 chapters that systematically codify the scientific and cultural knowledge of ancient India. Overview and Scope the brhat samhita of varaha mihira varahamihira verified
om namo vighnarājāya varāhāya namo 'stu te kṣitīśvarāṇāṃ hi saṃhitaṃ yasya kīrtyā vinirṇayāḥ || 1.1 || : Centuries before modern science confirmed it, Varahamihira