Multiply the sine of the anomaly (Kendra-jya) by the epicycle and divide by 360; the arc of the result is the Manda-correction (Equation of the Center).
Modern Technical Commentary:
The fundamental formula for the Equation of the Center. It transforms the mean eccentricity into a longitudinal correction (Phala) using a sine-wave model. This represents the Sun's non-uniform motion as seen from Earth.
Multiply the sine of the anomaly (Kendra-jya) by the epicycle and divide by 360; the arc of the result is the Manda-correction (Equation of the Center).
Modern Technical Commentary:
The fundamental formula for the Equation of the Center. It transforms the mean eccentricity into a longitudinal correction (Phala) using a sine-wave model. This represents the Sun's non-uniform motion as seen from Earth.
Core Algorithm:
1. Identify the Mean Anomaly (Kendra).
2. Calculate the Manda-phala (Equation of Center).
3. Apply the correction to the Mean Moon (Subtract if Kendra < 180,
Add if Kendra > 180).
Parameters
ahargana: number
Current day count
Returns number
True lunar longitude (Candrasphuta) in degrees [0, 360)
Calculate the True Longitude (Spashta-Chandra) of the Moon.
[Ch. II, v.39, 45]
Siddhantic Proof: Spashta (True Longitudes) v.39
Sanskrit (Devanagari):
तद्गुणे भुजकोटिज्ये भगणांशविभाजिते। तद्भुजज्याफलधनुर्मान्दं लिप्तादिकं फलम्॥
Translation (Burgess):
Multiply the sine of the anomaly (Kendra-jya) by the epicycle and divide by 360; the arc of the result is the Manda-correction (Equation of the Center).
Modern Technical Commentary:
The fundamental formula for the Equation of the Center. It transforms the mean eccentricity into a longitudinal correction (Phala) using a sine-wave model. This represents the Sun's non-uniform motion as seen from Earth.
Siddhantic Proof: Spashta (True Longitudes) v.39
Sanskrit (Devanagari):
तद्गुणे भुजकोटिज्ये भगणांशविभाजिते। तद्भुजज्याफलधनुर्मान्दं लिप्तादिकं फलम्॥
Translation (Burgess):
Multiply the sine of the anomaly (Kendra-jya) by the epicycle and divide by 360; the arc of the result is the Manda-correction (Equation of the Center).
Modern Technical Commentary:
The fundamental formula for the Equation of the Center. It transforms the mean eccentricity into a longitudinal correction (Phala) using a sine-wave model. This represents the Sun's non-uniform motion as seen from Earth.