Speed Of Light In Rigveda
There are references in the Rig Veda that point to the velocity of light as accurately as today. Given below a partial quotation and explanation:
योजणानां सहस्रेद्वे द्वेशते द्वेच ….एकेन निमिक्शषार्धेन क्रमेण…नमोस्तु ते
Half nimesha = 0.21333333 seconds
1 British yard = 0.9144 metres
1 Kose = 8,000 British yards
1 Yojana = 4 Kose
2202 Yojanas = 2202 x 4 x 8000 x 0.9144 = 64,432,281.6 metres
Velocity of light = 3.020263 x 10(8)m/s
