Indian Knowledge System

The NEP 2020 recommends the inclusion of the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into the modern-day educational practices. The incorporation of Indian Knowledge Systems with the in-depth conceptual knowledge would rightly empower the youth of present India. The course throws light on the rich legacy possessed by Bharat and aims to communicate “Be proud of India’s heritage and legacy.” The Indian civilization has two unique and distinguishing characteristics. Firstly, it is the only LIVING civilization in the modern world which still has a living connection to its past. Secondly, when anyone, anywhere in the world, faces the eternal questions of life, death, meaning and purpose of existence, and wants to experience the eternal truth embodied in life and living, the solace is found in India. A new India can be shaped through a deep thinking and taking learnings from the rich past practices that were much ahead of their time and were sustainable. This Swayam MOOC provides a platform for all the teachers of higher education institutes to develop awareness about the Indian Knowledge system. It attempts to showcase the practices of the ancient India that in the present day look as a scientific marvel and the practices were much ahead of their times. The course can be taken as an overview and exposure for the teachers in the IKS area. The concepts learnt would act as an aid to undertake the sessions on IKS fundamentals that can be offered as an independent course in the technical and nontechnical diploma/ UG/PG Programs. The concepts can also be mapped with existing professional courses at suitable places with examples. This course will prepare the teachers and aspiring teachers to understand the Indian Knowledge system. With the introduction of New Education Policy-NEP 2020 Indian Knowledge Systems is a prime focus and Intelligence Traditions of India have to be showcased to the world. This course gives an overview of the rich and varied knowledge traditions of India. This also helps the learner to know the legacy possessed by ancient India. The prevalent practices of the past that were beyond time and were sustainable. In the present context there is much need to evaluate the past practices and deploy them for the betterment of society. This course also enables the learner think independently and originally with Indian frameworks and models for solving the problems of the present-day professional world. This Swayam MOOC’s provides a platform for all the teachers of higher education institutes to develop awareness about the Indian Knowledge system. It attempts to showcase the practices of the ancient India that in the present day look as a scientific marvel and the practices were much ahead of their times. The course can be taken as an overview and exposure for the teachers in the IKS area. The concepts learnt would act as an aid to undertake the sessions on IKS fundamentals that can be offered as an independent course in the technical and non-technical diploma/ UG/PG Programs. The concepts can also be mapped with existing professional courses at suitable places with examples.

Week 1: History of Indian Knowledge System

Week 2: India’s Characteristic Knowledge & India’s Epistemology

Week 3: Scientific Approaches of IKS & Torch-bearers

a) Khagol Vijnana (Astronomy)

b) Vastukala (Architecture)

c) Ayurveda

d) Krishi Vijnana (Agricultural) Practices

e) Paryavaran Vigjnana (Environmental Sciences)

Week 4: Scientific Approaches of IKS & Torch-bearers

a) Rasa Shastra Evam Dhatu Vijnana Chemistry and Metallurgy

b) Ganita: Mathematics in India

c) Yuddha Vidhya (Military Sciences)

Week 5: Literary Aspects of IKS & Torch-bearers

a) Chandashastra (Prosody)

b) Bhasa Va Vyakarana (Language and Grammar)

c) Bharata’s Natyashastra (Science of Drama, Dance and Music)

d) Niyuddha Kala (Martial Arts)

Week 6: Literary Aspects of IKS & Torch-bearers

a) Ancient Scripts

Week 7: Societal Involvement of IKS & Way Forward

a) Pramana Vijnana (Cognitive Science)

b) Anviksiki (Logic and Disputation)

Week 8: Societal Involvement of IKS & Way Forward

a) Rajya, Samaj Va shasan Tantra (State, Society and Polity)

b) IKS way forward, possibilities& Challenges: systematic, methodological, pedagogical, competencies.