Indian Knowledge System: Foundations, Traditions and Applications

Indian Knowledge System (IKS): Foundations, Sciences, and societal applications offer a comprehensive exploration of indigenous knowledge traditions that have
shaped India’s intellectual and cultural evolution. The book begins by examining foundational concepts of knowledge, epistemology, and education within Indian philosophical schools, including Nyāya, Sāṅkhya, Yoga, Vaiśeṣika, Mīmāṁsā, and Vedānta.
It then explores scientific and technical knowledge embedded in fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine (Āyurveda), agriculture, metallurgy, linguistics (Vyākaraṇa), architecture (Vāstu), performing arts, and environmental management. These disciplines are discussed both in terms of their historical development and
their scientific methodologies.
The book also focuses on societal applications by highlighting how IKS contributed to governance, economy, ethical frameworks, ecological sustainability, community health, artisanal traditions, and cultural identity. Contemporary relevance is emphasized through discussions on sustainability, holistic well-being, knowledge decolonization, NEP 2020 initiatives, and the integration of IKS into modern research and education.