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The document outlines the curriculum for the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) course, covering various units that explore ancient Indian knowledge across multiple disciplines, including philosophy, linguistics, mathematics, astronomy, and health. Each unit emphasizes the historical context and practical applications of IKS, showcasing its relevance in contemporary society. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique features and contributions of Indian knowledge systems.

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Indian Knowledge System Unit Topic

The document outlines the curriculum for the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) course, covering various units that explore ancient Indian knowledge across multiple disciplines, including philosophy, linguistics, mathematics, astronomy, and health. Each unit emphasizes the historical context and practical applications of IKS, showcasing its relevance in contemporary society. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique features and contributions of Indian knowledge systems.

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Dept MCA Indian Knowledge System (MC02094061)

Indian Knowledge System (MC02094061)

Unit-1
Introduction to IKS
IKS in Action . Do We Need Indian Knowledge System?
 Importance of Ancient Knowledge
 Defining Indian Knowledge System
 The IKS Corpus - A Classification Framework
 Caturdasa-Vidyasthäna
IKS in Action : Caturdola-Vidyarthana and the Income Tax Act, 1961
 Historicity of IKS
 Some Unique Aspects of IKS
 Nuances of an Oral Tradition
 Typical Presentation Style-Sütras, Encryptions

Unit-2
The Vedic Corpus
IKS in Action : Vajña and Project Management
 Introduction to Vedas
 The Four Vedas
 The Four Divisions of Each Veda
 Vedangas
 Siksä
 Vyakarana
 Nirukta
 Chandas
 Kalpa
 Jyotisa
 IKS in Action : Pañca-maha-yajfia
 Vedic Life: Distinctive Features

Unit-3
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Indian Philosophical System

IKS in Action : Father-Son Conversation in Taittiriya-upanisad


 Indian Philosophical Systems-Development and Unique Features
 Vedic Schools of Philosophy
 Samkhya and Yoga Schools of Philosophy
 Samkhya-darsana
 Yoga-darsana
 Nyaya and Vaišeşika Schools of Philosophy
 Nyaya-darśana
 Vaišeşika-darśana
 Pürva-mimämsä and Vedanta Schools of Philosophy
 Pūrva-mimämsä-darsana
 Vedanta (Uttara-mimämsä-darśana)
 Non-Vedic Philosophical Systems
 Jaina School of Philosophy
 Bauddha School of Philosophy
 Cārvāka School

Unit-4
Scientific Foundation in Linguistics

IKS in Action : An Ecosystem for Sanskrit Language Processing


Components of a Language
Pänini's Work on Sanskrit Grammar
Phonetics in Sanskrit
IKS in Action : Four Stages of Speech
Patterns in Sanskrit Vocabulary
Computational Concepts in Aşțādhyāyī
Logic for Sentence Construction
Importance of Verbs
Role of Sanskrit in Natural Language Processing

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Indian Number System and Units of Measurement


IKS in Action : Gautama-Buddha on Number System
Number System in India-Historical Evidence
Salient Features of the Indian Numeral System
 The Concept of Zero and its Importance
 Large Numbers and Their Representation
 Place Value of Numerals
 Decimal System
Unique Approaches to Represent Numbers
 Bhúta-samkhyä System
 Kațapayadi System
Measurements for Time, Distance, and Weight
IKS in Action : Measurement of Time-An Illustration from Purana
Pingala and the Binary System

Unit-6
Knowledge: Framework and Classification
IKS in Action : Tarka: The Indian Art of Debate
The Knowledge Triangle
Prameya-A Vaiśeşikan Approach to Physical Reality
 Dravyas-The Constituents of the Physical Reality
 Attributes-The Properties of Substances
 Action-The Driver of Conjunction and Disjunction

IKS in Action :: Vaišeşikan Worldview of 'Existence'


Pramâna-The Means of Valid Knowledge
Samśaya-Ambiguities in Existing Knowledge
Framework for Establishing Valid Knowledge
 Deductive/Inductive Logic Framework
 Potential Fallacies in the Reasoning Process
 Established Tenets in a Field of Study

Unit-7

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Indian Mathematics: Vedic Mathematics and other


ancient mathematical work
IKS in Action : Ancient Indians: Tryst with Mathematics
Unique Aspects of Indian Mathematics
Great Mathematicians and their Contributions
Arithmetic
 Square of a Number
 Square Root 199
 Series and Progressions
IKS in Action : Square Root of Imperfect Squares
Geometry
 Property of Right-angled Triangle in Sulba-sūtras
IKS in Action : Fun and Practicality in Indian Mathematics
 The Value of PI
Trigonometry
Algebra
Binary Mathematics and Combinatorial Problems in Chandah-sästra of Pingala (300 BCE)
Magic Squares in India

Unit-8
Astronomy
IKS in Action : Astronomical Gifts from the King of Benares to the Prince of Wales in 1876
 Unique Aspects of Indian Astronomy
 Historical Development of Astronomy in India
 The Celestial Coordinate System
 Elements of the Indian Calendar
 Aryabhatlya and the Siddhantic Tradition
 Pancanga-The Indian Calendar System
 Astronomical Instruments (Yantras)
 Jantar Mantar of Räjä Jai Singh Sawal

Unit–9

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Health, Wellness, and Psychology


 IKS in Action : Impact of Yoga Way of Life on Emotional Intelligence of Managers
 Ayurveda Definition of Health
 Tri-dosas-Relationship to Health
 IKS in Action : Dinacarya: Daily Regimen for Health and Wellness
 Disease Management
 Diagnostic Techniques.
 Sleep and Food-Importance to Health
 Drugs and Physical Therapy
 Yoga Way of Life - Relevance to Health and Wellness
 Indian Approach to Psychology
 The Tri guna System
 The Body-Mind-Intellect-Consciousness Complex
 Consciousness-The True Nature of an Individual
 Consciousness Studies-Issues
 IKS in Action : The Five Layered Consciousness of an Individual

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