Devanagari
Posted: 26 Oct 2008 17:54
It is interesting, when studying Vedic concepts of simple Maths, to note the character of the Devanagari (Hindi numerals) .
1 and 9 similar, with only the topmost curve of the symbol reversed (polarity?). Equi-valent/Equivalent, though not equal.
2 a more pronounced or 'fuller' 1.
3 one step or threshold higher than 2
4 an inverted 2, with the loop completed and a ray added to show doubling.
5 a mirror image of 2
6 a mirror image of 3
7 a reference to the golden mean
8 as the base of the four with a ray added to show doubling.
1 and 9 similar, with only the topmost curve of the symbol reversed (polarity?). Equi-valent/Equivalent, though not equal.
2 a more pronounced or 'fuller' 1.
3 one step or threshold higher than 2
4 an inverted 2, with the loop completed and a ray added to show doubling.
5 a mirror image of 2
6 a mirror image of 3
7 a reference to the golden mean
8 as the base of the four with a ray added to show doubling.