Quote by Voltaire

I am convinced that everything has come down to us from the banks of the Ganges, - astronomy, astrology, metempsychosis, etc. It is very important to note that some 2,500 years ago at the least Pythagoras went from Samos to the Ganges to learn geometry...But he would certainly not have undertaken such a strange journey had the reputation of the Brahmins' science not been long established in Europe.

I am convinced that everything has come down to us from the

Summary

This quote by French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal emphasizes the importance of Indian contributions to human knowledge. Pascal suggests that many fields of study, such as astronomy, astrology, and metempsychosis, have their origins in India. He notes that Pythagoras, a renowned ancient mathematician, traveled all the way to the Ganges River to learn geometry from Indian Brahmins. Pascal argues that the Brahmins' long-established reputation for scientific wisdom in Europe played a significant role in drawing Pythagoras to seek knowledge from them. These statements highlight the profound influence of Indian knowledge systems on the development of various disciplines.

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