During TV9 Bharatvarsh’s Satta Sammelan, Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, discussed the Vedic clock. He refuted claims of prioritizing Vedic principles over science, highlighting the involvement of an IT student in the clock’s creation. Yadav cited the establishment of an observatory in Ujjain to validate precise time measurement as a testament to his belief in scientific methods. He also discussed his government’s push for technological advancement, including drone technology, space technology, and IT policy.
He provided insights into the workings of the Vedic clock, explaining the concept of a 48-minute ‘muhurta’. When questioned about the Vedic clock’s relevance in the age of AI and smartwatches, Yadav explained the solar-based approach to the Vedic clock. He provided examples of planetary orbits, emphasizing the connection between the sun and the counting of days. He also highlighted the importance of Vedic mathematics in space technology.
He contrasted the complexities in predicting eclipses using modern tools with the ease by which ancient Indian scholars, using a ‘panchang,’ could make accurate predictions, emphasizing the usefulness of Vedic calculations.