CHAPTER – 21
VIEWS OF FOREIGN RESEARCHERS
It is interesting that Researchers abroad have perceived
Vymanika
Shastra in a positive and meaningful manner. Their Interpretation
and Analyses reflect commitment and open mind. Their focus seems to
be on yantras, metals and materials and vimanas. They are attracted
by the contents of the text that specify use of mercury, Copper,
Magnets, Electricity, Crystals, Gyros and Acids. Mercury in
particular is identified as a high energy-potent element. They
interpret that the text talks of Mercury Vortex Engine for
propulsion system. Coating Scientific Encyclopedia they point-out
that mercury is known for its utility even by 500 BC. Mercury Vapour
Turbine Engines are reported to use Liquid Mercury, recycled in a
closed circuit system, consumption therefore being negligible. The
other distinct properties are, it is a conductor of electricity, and
amplifies sound waves.
Samarangana sootradhara of King Bhojaraja unveils the use of
mercury
in engines for aviation use very distinctly. Briefly explaining the
operation of this type of engine, western researchers, quoting this
treatise, mention this as a heating device placed underneath to
cause ignition, triggering the potent energy in mercury to drive the
whirlwind in motion. This produces highly intense impulse
catapulting the flying machine into air instantaneously.
Use of liquid mercury in Gyroscopic applications makes it even more
versatile. The characteristic features of liquid mercury are:
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Heavy
Protons found in mercury atom are highly stable
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Gyroscopes of this
kind do not need any warm-up
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they are vibration and shock-proof
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these gyroscopes have no moving parts and can run forever
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In
addition they offer compactness and weight reduction advantages so
vital in aviation use
Researchers abroad point out that Crystals, Manis and
Mirrors stated
in this work have potential not yet explored by modern science.
Crystals today, though sparingly used in technology still play a
dominant role in Digital Technology.
Some western researchers strongly feel that ancient Indian aviation
included propulsion system from Electromagnetic Lift and Repulsion
principles and vertex propulsion. Many experiments have been
reported from these experimenters working on modeling vimanas with
these principles inbuilt. Such trials are predominantly after 1950s.
It appears from the results of these experiments that though the
methods look unconventional as compared to established technology,
they are not opposed to them from the point of basic principles of
science. Famous experiments on small flying crafts known as searls
craft have added credence to applications of these theories in
aviation.
This topic on views of foreign researchers have been briefly
introduced just to give a glimpse of happenings outside the country
on principles of ancient aviation science. There have been a number
of books published by several authors in the recent years. We
believe that researches on ancient aviation sciences receive far
higher impetus in the coming decades.
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