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Indian Knowledge Traditions (Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā)
The relevance of Indian Knowledge Tradition lies in its ability to think out and beyond without any fetters. The rich tradition of acquisition maintenance and transmission of knowledge without any hindrance is the basis of the sanātana-dharma. That makes our premise. The ability to contemplate and analyze, in critical or otherwise, in a manner that aligns the mind, body, and soul in the reason of the relevance and strength of Indian Knowledge tradition. The wheel of Indian thought has run, imbibing along the way, the principle of evolving around deśa, kāla, and pātra. Ideas resurface, not essentially in a copied form but in a more formidable and advanced manifestation. The need to communicate the expositions in a manner of not showcasing one’s ability but the capacity of the person’s intake sets the tone of invincibility of Indian Knowledge Tradition. A Post-Graduate Diploma in Indian Knowledge traditions will fulfill this objective.
This course has four papers with assignment of 20 credits (5+5+5+4+1) in a semester. One credit will be equivalent to 15 hours of class room study (19 credit x 15 hours) and 1 credit (1 x 30 hours) for discussion on forums, interactions on assignments and presentation etc. For the entire course there will be 40 credits (38 class room study+2 credits for assignment and presentation) totaling 630 hours.
Semester-I
Paper-I (5 credits)
1. An Introduction to Indian Knowledge Traditions (IKT)
a. Defining Indian Knowledge Traditions
b. Wisdom through the Ages
c. Historicity
2. Introduction to Caturda‹a-Vidyåsthånas
a. Names and Brief introduction
3. Introduction to Vedas
a. Sa√hitå
b. Bråhmaƒa
c. Åraƒyaka
d. Upani¶ad
Paper-II (5 credits)
4. Vedå∆gas
a. ›ik¶å
b. Vyåkaraƒa
c. Nirukta
d. Chandas
e. Kalpa
f. Jyoti¶a
Paper-III (5 credits)
5. Vedic Schools of Philosophy
a. Så∆khya-dar‹ana
b. Yoga-dar‹ana
c. Nyåya-dar‹ana
d. Vai‹e¶ika-dar‹ana
e. Pµurvam∂må√så-dar‹ana
f. Uttaram∂må√så-dar‹ana
6. Other Philosophical Systems
a. Jaina School of Philosophy
b. Bauddha School of Philosophy
c. Cårvaka School of Philosophy
d. Other main philosophical systems
Paper-IV (4 credits)
7. itihāsa as a Source of Wisdom
a. Råmåyaƒa
b. Mahåbhårata
i. Introduction to Bhagavadg∂tå, some selected verses)
c. Va√‹åval∂ (Dynasties of India)
8. Puråƒa
a. Mahå-puråƒa
b. Upa-puråƒa
c. Sthala-puråƒa
9. Introduction to dharma‹åstra/smæti
10. Kåvya‹åstra, Nå¢aka, Kathå, N∂ti‹åtra, Subhå¶ita, etc.
i. Literature of Tamil, Pråkæta, and Påli
Assignment and Presentations (1 credits)
Semester-II
Paper-V (5 credits)
11. Introduction to Upavedas
a. Åyurveda
b. Dhanurveda
c. Gandharvaveda
d. Artha‹åstra
12. kalå – An Introduction to Indian art
a. Gandharvaveda
i. Music
ii. Dance
iii. Instruments
b. Sthåpatyaveda/Våstu/›ilpa (Architect)
i. Home, Town, Fort, and Temple architect
c. Dhanurveda (Martial art, etc.)
d. 64 arts.
Paper-VI (5 credits)
13. Åyurveda
a. Introduction to Åyurveda and Its literature
i. Caraka, Su‹ruta, dhanvantari, etc.
b. Svåsthavætta (dinacharya/ætucaryå)
c. Trido¶a and their Relationship to Health
d. Sleep and Food – Importance to Health – Do’s and Don’ts
e. Introduction to Væk¶åyurveda, Gajåyurveda, etc.
Paper-VII (5 credits)
14. Introduction to påta¤jalayoga
a. Selected sµutras of Yogadar‹ana of Pata¤jali with Vyåsabhå¶ya
b. Yoga Way of Life – Relevance to Health and Wellness
15. Yoga (åsana and pråƒåyåma) – Practicals
16. Indian Approach to Psychology
a. Concept of anta¨karaƒa-catu¶¢aya (manas, buddhi, citta, and ahaƒkåra) in various Indian Philosophy
Paper-VIII (4 credits)
17. Governance, Political System, Public Administration and Management
b. Artha‹åstra
c. ›ukran∂ti
d. N∂ti‹åstra texts- Pa¤catantra, N∂ti‹atakam, Hitopade‹a, etc.
18. Foundational Concepts for Science and Technology
a. Linguistics
b. Mathematics
c. Astronomy
d. Chemistry
e. Agriculture and Food
19. Some Unique Aspects of IKT and its importance
a. Introduction to Vyåkhyåna (Commentary) tradition
i. sūtra, vārttika, bhāṣya, ṭīkā etc.
b. Prakaraƒagranthas
c. Environment
Assignment and Presentations (1 credit)
Reference
Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems – B. Mahadevan, IISC Bangalore
Indian Science and Technology in the Eighteenth Century: Some Contemporary European Accounts by Dharampal, Impex India, 1971. Reprinted by Academy of Gandhian Studies, Hyderabad, 1983.
The Beautiful Tree: Indigenous Indian Education in the Eighteenth Century- by Dharampal, New Delhi: Biblia Impex, 1983. Reprinted by Keerthi Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, 1995.
Scientific Knowledge in Sanskrit Literature – Nirmal Trikha
Indian Astronomy: An Introduction – S. Balachandra Rao
The positive sciences of the ancient Hindus – Brajendranatha Seal
India’s Contribution to World Culture – Sudheer Birodkar
Ancient India – R. C. Majumdar
Indian Architecture – E. B. Hawell
Early Indian Secular Architecture – K. Krishna Murthy
