Significance of Karnata
Karnata has multiple interpretations across various texts. In the Purana, it is seen as both an antagonist known for his malicious actions and a region pivotal to the devotional movement's evolution. In historical contexts, Karnata refers to a language used in the commentary Ganitagannadi on the Varshiktantra. Additionally, Kavyashastra identifies Karnata with the inhabitants of Karnatadesha, which encompasses certain northern areas. This term thus reflects both cultural and linguistic significance in Indian history.
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The concept of Karnata in local and regional sources
Karnata refers to the language of the commentary Ganitagannadi, which discusses the Varshiktantra, highlighting its significance in regional literature and academic scholarship within the context of language and mathematical texts.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The language in which the commentary Ganitagannadi is written, and the commentary is on the Varshiktantra.[1]