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About The Book

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) is one of the oldest, most varied, and profoundly grounded intellectual traditions globally. At its essence, IKS is not just a compilation of old concepts—it represents a comprehensive approach to comprehending life, nature, community, and the cosmos. A central idea that arises from the Indian Knowledge System is the quest for unified understanding: the balanced combination of economic advancement, moral conduct, and spiritual awareness. Indian wisdom integrates the physical with the metaphysical. Rather, it sees knowledge as an integrated domain where science, philosophy, art, health, governance, and ecology exist together and enhance one another. From the exact reasoning of Nyāya and the metaphysical ideas of Vedānta to the mathematical genius of Āryabhaṭa, the advanced medical practices of Ayurveda, and the pragmatic ethics of the Bhagavad Gītā, Indian intellect highlights equilibrium, exploration, and the development of awareness. The central idea of IKS is that knowledge should support life—it must lead individuals toward harmony with themselves, society, and the environment. Education serves not just for academic success but for cultivating wisdom, empathy, and responsible behavior. In the contemporary era, the Indian Knowledge System motivates a revival of sustainable lifestyles, conscious learning, and an embracing perspective. It encourages us to merge timeless wisdom with contemporary advancements, forging a future that is both forward-thinking and anchored in human principles.
This book aims to offer foundational information and is structured into five chapters: Introduction to the Indian Knowledge System, Philosophical Foundations of the Indian Knowledge System, Scientific and Technological Traditions in IKS, Indian Knowledge in Arts, Literature, and Culture, and Applications of the Indian Knowledge System in Contemporary Times.

About The Author

Dr. Bharti Bhojak M.Sc. (Gold Medal), Ph.D. (Computation Mathematics), PGDCA, BJMC, MJMC (Science Journalism) is Science Journalist, author, researcher and social worker. She has published around 50 research articles and 4 books. She has been the editor of Vigyan evm Taknik Bharti and Brahmand Chetna. Her main area of study is Vedic Mathematics and Temples of the world. She has been associated with various organizations working for social enrichment.
Dr. Narendar Bhojak Ph.D. (Delhi), D.Sc. working as a Professor at Govt. Dungar College, Bikaner has published around 150 papers, 8 books and 14 patents. Twenty six students has completed M. Phil. And 22 students has completed Ph.D. under his supervision. He has delivered around seventy Invited Lectures in International / National Conferences including visits at Washington DC (USA), Abudhabi, Austria and Nepal. He has organized around 25 Symposium / workshops / conferences. His majors are Green Chemistry, Bioinorganic chemistry and Food & Drug Analysis. He is having few contribution towards innovation viz – Science Films, learning by doing project, e-magazine and a multi faculty research journal, Micellar technology for extraction and nanoparticle preparation, Development of low cost Green Microwave Biochemical Reactor (GMBR). In addition to this he is also working on Green Auditing, NEP and Augmented and Virtual reality. He is the founder Director of BIRC (Bikaner Interdisciplinary Research Consortium). He is the Coordinator IQAC and IKS NEP 2020 center.