: There are no known manuscripts of the text dating before the 20th century. Scholars note that the Sanskrit used is modern and doesn't match the style of ancient Vedic texts. Key Content and Classifications
Detailed plans for four main types of Vimanas are described: The Vimanika Shastra
: The text is attributed to the ancient sage Maharishi Bharadwaja , but it was actually dictated through "psychic channeling" by Pandit Subbaraya Shastry between 1918 and 1923. : There are no known manuscripts of the
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The text provides detailed descriptions of "Vimanas" (flying machines) used in different eras (Yugas): : Powered by mantras or mystical chants. Taantrika : Powered by tantric powers or rituals.
: It first came to public attention in 1952 when it was "discovered" in a library; an English translation was published in 1973 by G.R. Josyer .