• Time Period: 6th century CE

• Location: Bharatvarsh 

• EVIDENCE: Literature: Krishi Parashara, 

Verse Address: Chapter 3, Verse 5:

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तिलैर्निर्बन्धितं क्षेत्रं सर्षपैरासीद्यत्तकम्। 

दधिन्यूनां प्रभागं च धान्यस्यान्ने च मुष्टिकम्।

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MEANING: A field should be plowed with sesame seeds mixed with soil, mustard seeds should be sown, and a portion of the field should be reserved for millet. A separate section of the field should be allocated for pulses, and another portion for rice.

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This verse from Krishi Parashara emphasizes the diverse agricultural practices, including the choice of crops and their cultivation methods.

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These verses provide insights into ancient Indian agricultural practices as documented in the Krishi Parashara and Vrihatsamhita texts.

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• The agricultural practices in ancient India are well-documented in various treatises and texts. One of the most significant works that discuss agricultural practices is the "Krishi Parashara," attributed to the Maharshi Parashar. Another important treatise is the "Krishi Sutra" (Aphorisms on Agriculture), which is a part of the "Vrihatsamhita" by Varahamihir. 

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• Modern Science Connection: Ancient Indian treatises on agriculture, like those found in Arthashastra, contain insights that align with Modern Science agricultural practices.  

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• EVIDENCE: Arthshastra by Aacharya Chanakya:

 Verse Address: Arthashastra, Book 2, Chapter 26:

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कृषिगोरक्षयोर्योगः समवायो दण्डनीतयोः।

धनवृत्तेषु विचिकित्सा प्रागल्भ्याद्याः स्युः शास्त्रे।

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MEANING: Agriculture and cattle-rearing, commerce and legal matters, there should be an investigation into their profitability, precedence, and costs.

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• This verse from the Arthashastra highlights the comprehensive approach to economic governance in ancient India. Chanakya, in his work, emphasizes the need to investigate and understand the profitability, precedence, and costs associated with agriculture and cattle-rearing, among other economic activities. This reflects the pragmatic and strategic thinking applied to agricultural practices as part of a broader economic framework in ancient Indian society.

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• The agricultural practices outlined in Arthashastra provide evidence of advanced agricultural knowledge in Ancient India, and the alignment of these insights with modern science showcases the enduring relevance of ancient agricultural wisdom.