India is a mystic country and is said to be the land of gurus and spirituality, has given many gifts to the world.
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Surgery: The world's First Surgeon was Maharishi Sushruta who developed surgery in ancient India.
Yoga: Dating back to the pre-Vedic era, Yoga was practised in ancient India. However, Maharshi Patanjali is known to be the ‘Father of Yoga’, for systematizing and coding the meaning of yoga.
World first university - Takshashila University: Takshashila University was the learning centre of the ancient world where Pāṇini, Chanakya, and Kumāralāta are said to be teaching.
Ayurveda: India’s ancient medical system which depends on a natural and holistic approach to mental and physical health, is one of the oldest medical systems in the world.
Chess: Chess was born in India during the time of the Gupta dynasty in the 6th century.
Meditation: Originating in the ancient Vedic era in India, Meditation was used as a part of Ayurveda.
Mathematical concepts: Indian ancient mathematician and astronomer Arybhatta is attributed with the discovery of zero and determining the value of pi.
Spirituality: India’s philosophy of spirituality is one of the most influential revolutions in the world.
Vegetarianism: A major part of India is vegetarian with its many religions like Hindu, Jainism, Buddhism, etc., tracing the importance of Vegetarianism.