Syllabus Indian Knowledge Systems - (BB01001051) Credits Examination Marks Total Marks C Theory Practical ESE (E) PA (M) PA (I) ESE (V) 2 50 30 20 0 100 Unit No. Content 1 INTRODUCTION : · Importance of Ancient Knowledge, · Defining Indian Knowledge System, · Importance of Oral Tradition in the continuity of IKS. · Historicity and some unique aspects of IKS. SANSKRIT LANGUAGE & SANSKRIT LITERATURE : · Phonetics in Sanskrit Language. · Patterns in Sanskrit Vocabulary. · Role of Sanskrit in Natural Language Processing. · Some Unique Aspects of the Sanskrit Language. Shruti Literature · Introduction to Vedas and Upanishads. Smriti Literature · Puranas. · Itihasa as a source of Wisdom. · Ramayana & Mahabharata. (Chapter - 1) 2 SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS Mathematics · Number System in India - Historical Evidence. · Great Mathematicians and their Contributions. Astronomy · Unique aspects of Indian Astronomy. · The Indian Calendar System. Indian Music & Architecture · Hindustani and Carnatic Music, Architecture. · Vastu Shastra - The Science of Architecture. Governance and Management · Arthashastra and its relevance. · Shukraniti : An Overview. · Concept of Leadership and Management in IKS. Health and Wellness · Ayurveda as a complete medical system. Psychology Consciousness - The true nature of an Individual. (Chapter - 2) 3 Practical : Students should be motivated to visit heritage places of their respective cities’/areas of residence. Group Discussions and Debates on topics related to IKS should be organized. Paintings and write up on Important Personalities in the Indian Knowledge Tradition may be organized.
