Jyesthadeva

Jyesthadeva was born around 1500 CE.

He was a Nambudiri from the
Parangngottu family. He studied in the
Kerala School of Mathematics.
Jyesthadeva died around 1575CE.
 The name
• The name Jyesthadeva,
rooted in Sanskrit, signifies
his esteemed position within
.

the Kerala school, with

"Jyestha" meaning eldest or
most excellent.
• It reflects the respect
accorded to his intellectual
eminence.
Famous works
• Jyesthadeva made significant
contributions in the field of
mathematics and astronomy.
• His notable works include
“Yuktibhāṣā” and “Drkkarana.”
• “Yuktibhāṣā” is a commentary on
Tantrasamgraha.
• This work stands as a testament to
the achievements of the Kerala
school in mathematics and
astronomy during the 16th century.
Yuktibhāṣā
• The Yuktibhasa is a significant treatise on maths and
astronomy.
• It was written by the Indian astronomer Jyesthadeva
around 1530.
• The original text was written in Malayalam.
• It consolidates the works of several astronomers of the
Kerala school of mathematics and astronomy, including:
1.Madhava of Sangamagrama
2.Nilakantha Somayaji
3.Parmeshvara
4.Achyuta Pisharati
• During that time, the book was also published in a
Sanskrit version.
• This Sanskrit version inspired works and discoveries all
around the world.
Some of the key contributions from this book include
advancements in calculus, the mathematical constant pi,
and the trigonometric ratios.
The future
• Achyuta Pisharati was a student of
Jyesthadeva.
• He finished his work
Uparagakriyakrama in 1592, In this
essay, he referred to Jyesthadeva as his
old and kind teacher.
• Achyuta Pisharati studied at the Kerala
School of Mathematics and Astronomy.
• He continued the mathematical
traditions of Kerala.
• He made significant contributions to
mathematics and astronomy.