Bharatiya Knowledge Ecosystem

30 Hours
2 Credits
*(T&C Apply) Credits applicable only for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students enrolling for SIKSHA courses through academic institutions based in India.
UG/PG
Foundation
Faculty

₹5,000.00(GST additional)

About The Course

Ancient Indian knowledge is poised to drive the evolution of next-generation knowledge platforms and steer global thought-leadership with Bhāratīya ‘dṛṣṭi’ and ethos. Key highlights of the course include: ● Curated for all academic disciplines as a foundational programme ● Covers India’s knowledge framework, its genesis, evolution and key components ● Essential first step to navigate Indian Knowledge Systems meaningfully and set the context for discipline-specific concepts aligned with chosen career fields ● Bird’s eye view of India’s traditional knowledge corpus ● Contextualised and contemporised view with respect to sciences, technology, literature and arts

Syllabus

Unit I: Foundations and Applications of Indic Knowledge (1- 12)
• Concepts of Knowledge: Explore key traditional concepts of knowledge and their evolution in contemporary contexts. Understand the shift from ancient ideas to modern terms like 'knowledge,' 'skills,' and 'education,' and their relevance today.
• Sources of Knowledge: Study the primary sources of Indic knowledge, including oral traditions, manuscripts, and written texts. Learn how these sources contribute to both ancient and modern knowledge systems.
• Vedic Texts and Their Interpretations: Analyze the structure and classification of ancient texts, discussing their role as repositories of knowledge. Compare traditional and modern interpretations, focusing on how these texts continue to influence contemporary thought.
• Knowledge in Rituals: Examine the relationship between knowledge and rituals, particularly the mutual influence between ancient texts and ritual practices.

Unit II: Foundations and Contemporary Relevance of Indic Auxiliary Sciences ( 13- 19)
• Overview of Auxiliary Sciences: Study the traditional sciences that supported ancient knowledge systems, focusing on their original roles and their modern relevance.
• Phonetics and Linguistics: Explore the development of phonetics, phonology, and linguistic principles that have influenced modern language studies.
• Mathematics and Metrics: Analyze the ancient methods of protecting oral texts and prosody, and how these have contributed to the development of mathematics, including binary calculations and the concept of zero.
• Semantics and Hermeneutics: Investigate the protection and interpretation of meanings in ancient texts, leading to foundational ideas in modern semantics and linguistic theory.
• Rituals and Geometry: Understand the procedures and mathematical concepts that were central to ancient rituals, and how they connect to contemporary geometry and other scientific disciplines.
• Astronomy and Meteorology: Examine the traditional knowledge of space and time, and its contribution to modern fields like astronomy and meteorology.

Unit III: Interpretative Frameworks and Philosophical Systems in Indic Knowledge ( 20 -31)
• Interpretation of Ancient Texts: Explore traditional methods of interpreting ancient texts and their modern relevance in areas such as linguistic analysis, cognitive studies, and knowledge management.
• Philosophical Systems: Study key philosophical frameworks like Mimaamsaa, Vedaanta, Nyaaya, Vaisheṣika, Saankhya, and Yoga, focusing on their original contexts and their applicability to contemporary issues in philosophy, psychology, and ethics.
• Epic and Narrative Literature: Analyze how ancient epics and other literary works serve as repositories of knowledge, offering direct and indirect insights into various aspects of life, culture, and the environment.

Unit IV: Comprehensive Overview of Indic Knowledge Systems ( 32-40)
• Survey of Key Texts: Study major Indic texts and traditions such as those focused on governance, aesthetics, music, and health, including Arthashaastra, Naatyashaastra, Sangeeta, Alankaarashaastra, Ayurveda, Vaastu, Citra-sutra, Dhanurveda etc.
• Traditional Knowledge Classifications: Examine traditional models of knowledge classification, including:
• The 64 fields of knowledge.
• Three Cleansing Sciences: Ayurveda (body), Yoga (mind), and Vyākaraṇa (speech).

Unit V: Contemporary and Traditional Classifications of Knowledge( 41-55)
• Vedic Knowledge Model
• Health and Wellness: Ayurveda.
• Linguistics: Language studies from Vyaakaraṇa.
• Mathematics: Concepts from Chandas and Sulba-sutras.
• Aesthetics: Principles from Alankaarashaastra.
• Logic: Theories from Nyāya.
• Public Administration: Insights from Arthashaastra.
• Psychology: Ideas from Yoga and Upanishads.
• Ethics: Concepts of Dharma from various texts.
• Research Methods: Investigate the potential for research on traditional knowledge systems using fieldwork, ethnography, and other qualitative methods.