The Indian Knowledge System (IKS), rooted in Vedic traditions, offers a blend of empirical knowledge (Aparā Vidyā) and spiritual wisdom (Parā Vidyā), emphasizing interconnectedness, sustainability, and ethics.
Promoting Bharatiya Knowledge Systems in Modern Education
Integrating traditional knowledge in cutting-edge research
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) refer to the traditional wisdom and knowledge that has evolved over thousands of years in India. It encompasses three key components: Jñāna (knowledge), Vignan (science), and Jeevan Darshan (worldview). IKS includes ancient practices such as Ayurveda, yoga, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.
| Category | Resource Name | Details/Topics Covered | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Institutions | IKS Division – Ministry of Education | Central hub for IKS research & grants | iksindia.org |
| IKS Lab – IIIT Bangalore | Yoga, meditation, brain research | iiitb.ac.in | |
| ITM University, Gwalior | AI-integrated project-based IKS learning | itmuniversity.ac.in | |
| IKS Research & 17 Teacher Training Centers | Regional centers under MoE for IKS integration | - | |
| IKS-Funded Universities | Universities with MoE-funded IKS research | - | |
| SWAYAM – MOOCs on IKS | Science, engineering & tech courses | swayam.gov.in | |
| Online Platforms | NPTEL – IKS Course | IIT course series on science in IKS | nptel.ac.in |
| NDLI (National Digital Library of India) | Books, papers, IKS research materials | ndl.iitkgp.ac.in | |
| YouTube Lectures – Experts | Prof. Ganti Murthy: IKS in Science & Tech | Overview of IKS applications in modern science | Watch |
| SWAYAM IKS Intro | Introduction to the SWAYAM course | Watch | |
| Prof. G. Sundararajan: Physical Sciences & IKS | Materials, astronomy, math | Watch | |
| IKTM Seminar on IKS | General overview and applications | Watch | |
| NPTEL Playlist – IKS | Full lecture series on IKS topics | Playlist | |
| Prof. K. Ramasubramanian (IITB) | Physical sciences, astronomy, logic | Playlist | |
| Indian Foundations of Modern Science | Ancient contributions to modern science | Watch | |
| Science in Ancient India (Webinar) | Historic achievements in Indian science | Watch | |
| Scientific Traditions of Ancient India | Cultural-scientific legacy | Watch | |
| How Indian Ideas Shaped World Science | Global impact of Indian knowledge | Watch | |
| Tech Tools & Libraries | ANLP Tools for IKS | OCR, Sanskrit translation, text mining | - |
| Regional Digital Libraries (ongoing) | IKS resources in regional languages | - | |
| Research Papers | Forging Connections: IKS – M. J. Kumar (2024) | Editorial on integrating IKS in higher education | DOI |
| The Web of Life – Fritjof Capra (1996) | Systems thinking and holistic science | - | |
| Wholeness: Life and Thought – W. Schoder (1992) | Vedantic influence on Schrödinger | - |
