Author: Dr Sunil Chaturvedi

Image Courtesy: Pexels The origin of ‘Hydrology’ in the Indian tradition is 5000 years old, whereas modern Hydrology developed in the 19th century and is still in the stage of development. In the scriptures of Rigveda, Yajurveda and Atharvaveda composed in the Vedic period, there are many verses, sutras and praises regarding the types of water, ground water and quality of water. Hydrological cycle is also described scientifically in Rigveda. Jal or waterhas also been described in detail in our traditional scriptures, Puranas and Samhitas written after the Vedic period. In chapter 54 of Vrihatsamhita written by Varaha Mihir, a disciple of Aryabhata Pratham in the 5th century, complete hydrology is mentioned…