भारतीयज्ञानपरम्परा - प्रवेशः
सनातनज्ञानस्य पुनःप्रकाशः
Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) - Rediscover the Timeless Wisdom of Bharat
India is home to one of the world's oldest continuous knowledge traditions, with a rich intellectual heritage that has evolved over centuries. This vast body of knowledge spans diverse disciplines such as philosophy, language, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, governance, arts, architecture, and environmental thought.
Over time, changes in the educational practices led to a decline in the systematic study and transmission of many of these knowledge traditions. Today, there is renewed interest in exploring this heritage from academic, historical, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
This course, led by Prof. B. Mahadevan, offers a structured introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), presenting key concepts, texts, and contributions across various domains. Designed as a gateway to Indian Knowledge Systems, this course helps learners discover the richness and diversity of India's intellectual traditions, inspiring them to delve deeper into its vast and enduring repository of knowledge. This course is highly beneficial for Corporate Professionals and students of Management studies.
About the Course
Schedule
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Target Audience
- IIT Gandhinagar - Semester course on Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems.
- IIT Kharagpur - First-year students of the M.S. in IKS.
- IIT Dharwad - IKS courses and research
- Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth - UG/PG/PhD built on IKS.
- IKS-integrated programmes in Central Sanskrit University.
- Learners registered for SWAYAM courses on Indian Knowledge Systems.
- Faculty undertaking the UGC Malaviya Mission (MMTTP) IKS module or AICTE IKS faculty development programmes.
- Corporate professionals wishing to understand IKS
- Research scholars entering into IKS
- Students enrolled in Diploma and Certificate Courses on IKS across various institutions.
- Students of B.A./B.Com./BBA/B.Sc./BCA/B.E./BAMS/M.A. interested in IKS and Indic Studies.
What will you gain from this course? (Key Benefits / Learning Outcomes)
The course is designed with the following specific objectives and learning outcomes:
- Gain an overall exposure to the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and appreciate the multi-dimensional nature of IKS.
- Develop a foundational understanding of the Vedic corpus and its significance in the Indian knowledge tradition.
- Understand the key Indian contributions in certain application domains such as science & technology and health and wellness.
- Understand the Indian Numeral System appreciate the key role it has played in the advancement of Science & Technology.
- Learn about the contributions of ancient Indian mathematicians in arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, and binary mathematics.
- Acquire a basic understanding of the Indian calendar and the key components of the Indian Panchanga.
What are the materials/support you get?
- Unlimited Access to Recordings: Missed a class or want to revise? Access all session recordings and course content anytime, at your own pace.
- Live, Interactive Sessions: High quality learning through live online classes that encourage questions, discussions, and curiosity.
- Doubt clarifications through email.
What are the prerequisites to get the best out of this course? (Eligibility)
- Have a genuine interest in exploring Indian Knowledge Systems with a reflective and intuitive mind is more likely to benefit greatly.
- Enjoy reflecting on ideas and connecting them with contemporary thought.
- Being committed to learning the alternate perspectives present in Ancient Indian wisdom consistently throughout the course.
- Being open to understanding diverse perspectives with curiosity and respect.
What is the effort required to complete this course?
Self-Study - 24 hours
Assessments - 8 hours
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Session-wise plan
Session 1 : Defining Indian Knowledge Systems, Components of the IKS repository
Sessions 2–3 : The Vedic Corpus
Session 4 : Purana-s – The Wisdom of the Ages
Sessions 5-6 : Foundational Contributions through Indian Mathematics
Session 7 : Introduction to Indian Astronomy – Key contributions
Session 8 : Applications in the area of Engineering & Technology
Session 9 : Vastu Sastra – Indian Architectural Concepts
Session 10 : The Indian Health Framework
Session 11 : Elements of Indian Psychology
Session 12 : Sanskrit – Linguistics Framework in Ancient India
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