Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems

Course Aim

Indian Knowledge System, encompasses the philosophical, scientific, and cultural heritage of Bharath. This provides a comprehensive overview of India’s rich intellectual traditions, including Vedic thought, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Indian arts. This explores the relevance and applications of Indian Knowledge System in contemporary contexts, fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary approaches.

This inspires appreciation and curiosity for further exploration, enabling participants to integrate Indian Knowledge System into their personal and professional lives. 

To introduce participants to the fundamentals of Indian Knowledge System, exploring its rich intellectual traditions and contemporary applications.

Course Objectives

  • To comprehend the foundational principles and concepts of Indian Knowledge System, including its philosophical, scientific, and cultural dimensions.
  • To analyze key texts and traditions, such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Yoga Sutras, and Ayurvedic texts.
  • To evaluate the relevance of Indian Knowledge System in contemporary contexts, including wellness, sustainability, and personal growth.
  • To develop interdisciplinary approaches integrating Indian Knowledge System with modern disciplines.
  • To cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and holistic problem-solving skills.
  • To foster appreciation for India’s cultural and historical contributions to global intellectual heritage. 

Learning Outcomes

These aims and objectives provide a clear direction for the course, ensuring a comprehensive introduction to Indian Knowledge System.
 
These objectives provide a framework for the course to achieve its aims and empower participants with a deeper understanding of Indian Knowledge System.

Duration: 15 Weeks – 90 Mins/Week

Course Fees: $450

Certificate: Students will receive certificate of completion. Students enrolled in “For CREDIT’ will also receive TRANSCRIPT.

Classes: Every Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6PM (PST)

Course Outline

1. What is Indian Knowledge System (Vignanam) and how does it differ from modern Western Knowledge Spheres (Sciences)?
2. What are the means of Knowledge from Bharatiya Perspective?
3. Classification of IKS?
4. Vedic Cosmological Theories
5. Vedic Atmospheric Knowledge and Indian Astronomy
6. Vedic Phonetics
7. Vedic Mathematics
8. Vedic and Classical Sanskrit weaponry
9. Ayurveda and Indian Herbal Knowledge
10. Ancient Bharatiya Ganitam
11. Bharatiya Yoga – Patanjali – Pre-Patanjali – Post Patanjali Yoga Systems
12. Bharatiya Nritya Kala and Dramaturgy
13. Architecture in Ancient Bharat
14. Geography of Ancient Bharat
15. Hydrology in Ancient Bharat  

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Faculty

Prof. Rani Sadasiva Murthy

Adjunct Professor

Prof. Rani Sadasiva Murthy is presently Vice Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Vedic
University, Tirupati. He is a multidisciplinary and multilingual expert having his post graduate degrees in Sanskrit, English, Philosophy, Advaita Vedanta, Jyotisha and Management along with a Ph. D in Sanskrit. He held many administrative positions like Dean, Academic Affairs, NSU, Tirupati, Head of the Department, Sahitya, NSU, Tirupati, Director of Cultural Affairs, NSU, Tirupati, Addl. Coordinator of Sanskrit Science Study Centre, RSVP.

He has produced 27 Ph.Ds., 26 M.Phils., 1-Ministry of Culture Sr. Fellowship, 2 Post
Doctoral Research Fellows, UGC, under his research guidance.

He wrote more than  55 books and edited 12 books and proceedings, 80 research articles, and 250 general articles.

He is a member of various academic bodies in various national and international universities and educational institutions.
He was the Director/Coordinator of many national funded projects like The Mahabharata Project,  Patthabhirama Sastri Vykhyanamala, and Director of Audio-Visual Projects, COE, Electronic Text of The Mahabharata with Hyper Links, NSU, Tirupati, He created several audio versions of rare Stotra collection of Gitagovindam, Jagannatha Suprabhata Stotra Manjari, Siva- Ganesha-Devi-Stotras, Vishnu-Lashmi-Sahasranamavali, Vedapaatha.

He produced many poetry and dance ballets in Sanskrit, Telugu and English. He directed a Sanskrit film named Hidimba-Bhimasenam on behalf of Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati.

He delivered hundreds of discourses on different subjects pertaining to Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems in various Universities in and abroad and is a live commentator of SVBC channel of Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Festivals occasionally.
He is a recipient of several prestigious awards like Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award, 2016, “Prajna Bhaskara”, 2010, “Vyas Bharati”, 2007, “Natyaravali” State level Talent Award, 2007, “Vijay Shree” Award of India International Friendship Society, 2005, and “Samskrita Bandhu” in 2000.

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