IKS Perspectives on Sustainability-Agriculture
- 10 Hours
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2 Credits
*(T&C Apply) Credits applicable only for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students enrolling for SIKSHA courses through academic institutions based in India.
- UG
- Upcoming Courses
₹2,500.00(GST additional)
Syllabus
- Unit 1: Introduction to Krishi and Jyotisha
- ● 1.1 Indian History of Krishi
- ● 1.2 Overview of Jyotisha in Agriculture
- ● 1.3 Historical Context and Significance
- ● 1.4 Rishiparampara and its Importance
- ● 1.5 Basic Concepts and Terminologies.
- Unit 2: Navagraha and Agricultural Impact
- ● 2.1 Understanding Navagraha
- ● 2.2 Calculating the Ruling Grah
- ● 2.3 Effects of Each Grah
- ● 2.4 Agricultural Practices Based on Grah
- ● 2.5 Case Studies and Examples
- Unit 3: Monsoon Predictions and Calculations
- ● 3.1 Introduction to Monsoon Patterns
- ● 3.2 Calculating Average Rainfall
- ● 3.3 Monthly Monsoon Predictions
- ● 3.4 Impacts of Monsoon on Agriculture
- ● 3.5 Planning Agricultural Activities
- Unit 4: Preparation for Farming
- ● 4.1 Selecting Auspicious Muhurtas
- ● 4.2 Rituals Before Land Preparation
- ● 4.3 Seed Preparation Techniques
- ● 4.4 Soil Preparation Methods
- ● 4.5 Practical Experiments and Fieldwork
- Unit 5: Role of Nakshatras in Sowing
- ● 5.1 Introduction to Nakshatras
- ● 5.2 Sowing Based on Nakshatras
- ● 5.3 Effects of Nakshatras on Crops
- ● 5.4 Practical Planting Techniques
- ● 5.5 Experimentation and Field Observations
- Unit 6: Post-Planting Care and Water Management
- ● 6.1 Post-Planting Rituals
- ● 6.2 Irrigation Techniques
- ● 6.3 Water Preservation Methods
- ● 6.4 Field Management Practices
- ● 6.5 Case Studies and Practical Sessions
- Unit 7: Harvesting and Seed Preservation
- ● 7.1 Harvesting Procedures
- ● 7.2 Post-Harvest Preservation
- ● 7.3 Traditional Storage Techniques
- ● 7.4 Seed Preservation Methods
- ● 7.5 Practical Implementation and Fieldwork
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- Learning Objectives
- ● To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural practices described in the ancient Krishi shastras, emphasizing the practical application using Jyotisha in agriculture. Students will learn the historical context, importance, and practical techniques for farming, seed preparation, sowing, irrigation, and harvesting as guided by ancient Indian wisdom.
- Intended Outcomes
- By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- ● Understand the historical and cultural significance of ""Krishi Shastra"" and the integration of Jyotisha in agriculture.
- ● Calculate the ruling Planet of the year, land, and seed and interpret its effects on agricultural practices.
- ● Predict and calculate monsoon and rainfall patterns.
- ● Identify auspicious and inauspicious muhurtas for various farming activities.
- ● Apply knowledge of nakshatras to optimize planting times and methods.
- ● Implement traditional rituals associated with farming.
- ● Manage irrigation, water preservation, and field preparation techniques.
- ● Execute traditional harvesting and seed preservation methods.
