In vedic period, the great philosopher Kanad authored Veseshik Sutra which is basic nuclear physics for Scientists of West. He propounded the atomic theory of Veseshik philosophy. He gave the concept that atom combines together to make molecules. He ateTandual particles (Sama rice in Hindi) during his meditation that made his name ‘Kanad’. He was the originator of the particle-molecule theory and hence called as Kanad.
