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Indian Traditional Knowledge (2AS120IK)
**Course Aim:** To understand the role and importance of Vedas, Indian Philosophy, Science, Technology, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Governance in ancient India.
Unit I: Ancient Indian Culture & Philosophy (07 Hrs)
Importance of ancient Indian knowledge, Ancient Indian Culture, Introduction to the Four Vedas, Baudhha school of philosophy and Jain School of philosophy. Indian Religions, Wisdom through: Ramayana, Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta, prominent art forms and occupational skills.
Unit II: Science, Technology & Architecture (08 Hrs)
Number system and units of measurement, The concept of zero and its importance, decimal system, measurement of time, distance and weight. Town planning and architecture, irrigation and water management, dyes and painting technology, Vastu Shastra, amazing stone architectures of temples in India, Metals and metal working technology, iron and steel in India.
Unit III: Yoga & Ayurveda (07 Hrs)
Impact of yoga way of life on emotional intelligence. Ayurveda: definition of health, tridoshas-relationship to health, dinacharya-daily regimen for wealth and wellness, surgical techniques, disease management: diagnostic techniques, sleep and food importance to health, drugs and physical therapy.
Unit IV: Governance & Administration (08 Hrs)
Governance and public administration: Kautilya's Arthashastra-governance and administration, Trading in ancient India, ways of travelling and business, ancient Indian ports.
Text Books
1. Introduction to Indian Knowledge System: Concepts and Applications by B. Mahadevan, Vinayak R. Bhat and Nagendra P. R. N..
2. Indian Knowledge Systems, Vol. 1 by Kapur K and Singh A. K.
2. Indian Knowledge Systems, Vol. 1 by Kapur K and Singh A. K.
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📝 Unit-wise Notes
Unit 1: Ancient Culture & Philosophy
Unit 2: Science & Tech
Unit 3: Yoga & Ayurveda
Unit 4: Governance
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