Top Research Papers on Indian Knowledge System

This book expounds some major Indian knowledge systems, namely logic, philosophy, language, architecture aesthetics, maths astronomy, and more.

These days as we talk about yoga, a hard-working situation of the body comes to mind which is trying to bend itself in several hard conditions we can find easily people who are doing exercise more and more for their physical fitness. This exercise is compulsory for our body but not for our mind and soul. A certain reason provides a certain action. There is a great rule of nature that shows the seeds of mustard none can harvest the crop of wheat. So, we should understand the thing that any external practice can provide fitness only for our physical body. It is not more related to our internal s...

Some recent authors have argued that “Indian Systems of Knowledge,” such as Ayurvedic medicine, cannot be historicized. They argue that Ayurvedic medicine must be understood as a “system” and with reference to its “metaphysical foundations.” Food has often played an important part in these antihistoricist arguments about traditional South Asian medicines. In this article, I first describe and historicize these antihistoricisms by delineating both their colonial origins and their recent nationalist appropriations. I also argue that history of science needs to distinguish between different types...

Indian ancient traditional knowledge system is unique and has many roots of learning relevant to any time. It has evolved, and different chapters of ancient Indian Knowledge are classified into various sections. It has its history. Recently, interest in diagnosing such Knowledge to find out the most relevant forever is increasing and is necessary for sustainability. That would help us to improve our efforts to enhance human welfare. Therefore, there is a need to analyze the nature and history of those Knowledge, philosophy and values related to human welfare. Such an attempt to analyze the his...

To understand India's knowledge tradition, society, culture and its widespread influence on South East Asian countries, European scholars had established a new school named Orientalism. This school also did some good work which ultimately benefited India. But this benefit was in the same way as the arrival of railways brought a little mobility in the stagnant society of India, but the aim of the British was to use this facility of railways not in the public interest but to make their colonial empire safe, prosperous and extensive. Similarly, they also used oriental knowledge to gather compreh...

To enhance the quality of classroom instruction on IKS courses, tailored modules for educator training and orientation are under consideration, and specialized teacher training centers will be established, focusing on specific topics within the Indian Knowledge Systems.

The Indian education system has evolved significantly, transitioning from informal home-based education to more structured institutions, both private and state-sponsored. Key drivers of this evolution include colonialism and westernization, which continue to shape the system today due to the impact of globalization and capitalism. Colonialism significantly influenced the Indian education system. During the colonial era, British rulers established formal educational institutions to serve their administrative needs. These institutions propagated western knowledge, languages, and cultural norms. ...

In a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) world efficiently managing the human resources is highly challenging for this era leaders. Leadership is a powerful enabler that can leverage an organisation to any heights. But bad leadership can downside any organization which leads to destruction. To lead the organization effectively and efficiently leaders follow different types of leadership styles. So, one of the critical challenges is leading the organization and driving towards his vision. Therefore, one of the major issues and the real concern of any organization is identifying gr...

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT is becoming popular in education field due to need to disclose the intellectual power available in institution for sharing experiences. It has great potential & should have equal and even greater significance for education sector. Knowledge builds on knowledge and past events helps in generating new knowledge. The main source of generation of knowledge is human efforts which are developed through conducting good educational activities, research activities and generating innovative concepts in the area of interest. All knowledge generating organizations like industries, R&D...

: — In ancient time, Indians were using astronomical instruments based on simple mechanism to measure distance of huge objects, height of huge object, to measure horizontal as well as vertical angles, positions of stars etc. Bhaskaracharya

A knowledge graph-based model for representing stock price movements using fundamental ratios of well-known corporations in India is developed and can be integrated with a deep learning model for explainable forecasting of stock price.

The article seeks to explore Indian knowledge systems (IKS) in Odia literature which reveals a rich legacy of intellectual, cultural, and philosophical contributions. Rooted in ancient traditions, Odia literature not only preserves the wisdom of Indian knowledge systems but also showcases how regional perspectives have enriched this broader corpus. From the Vedic, Puranic, and classical Sanskrit sources to the medieval Bhakti movement and indigenous practices, Odia literature has documented, interpreted, and localized IKS, creating a unique confluence of knowledge that reflects the ethos of Od...

The fungicides according to the present invention are effective not only for prophylactic use, but for the treatment of already infected plants.

To distance its science education systems from centurieslong British colonialism, India is leaning into its history and traditions—but at what cost? To distance its science education systems from centurieslong British colonialism, India is leaning into its history and traditions—but at what cost?

To know the knowledge, attitude and practices of Indian system of Medicine and homoeopathy in Assam state, three fourth of the household are being headed by male members and ISM&H was preferred in Government setup but in case of serious ailments, assistance preferred for Government was about 25%.

This abstract explores the relationship between indigenous knowledge and social practices in rural India. It presents an overview of the importance of indigenous knowledge in supporting sustainable development and preserving cultural heritage.

Brass (Pittala) is a very popular and common metal alloy typically comprised of 66% copper and 34% zinc. Undoubtedly, it has a much longer history than Zinc. Ayurvedic treatises such as Charaka Samhita (2nd century BC) and Sushruta Samhita (3rd century BC) have mentioned some instruments used for various therapies and surgical procedures made of Pittala such as Jeevah-nirlekhana (tongue scarper), Vasti Netra etc. The original Sanskrit equivalent for brass was Riti, the word Pittala being subsequently adopted for it. In Kautilya Arthasastra (4th century) it is known as Arakuta. Pittala kills a ...

: Learning techniques and knowledge management practices are becoming more well - known in the field of education. Knowledge management can be summed up simply as a set of procedures that facilitate better sharing and using of data and information in decision - making. When viewed as a whole, knowledge management in education may be viewed as a framework or a strategy that enables employees to develop a set of protocols for obtaining information and disseminating their knowledge. The knowledge management method aims to share opinions, ideas, experience, and information with others, make sure t...

As per sociologists, a society can be defined as a group of people who have interactions within a common territory, and share a similar culture. Every society has its own unique culture, habits, tradition, beliefs, value system, etc. India is a vast country with a huge population. It is also known as the Subcontinent because it has ocean, sea, mountains, plateau, plains, hill, desert etc. Indian society is a perfect example of diversity in almost every dimension of social life. Whether it is religion, language, economic, regional, class, or caste. There is difference everywhere yet we stand un...

A theoretical model for effective and ethical communication and expansion of Indian Knowledge System (IKS) that keeps in mind the splendid ancient knowledge of India and strives to respect Indian culture the best way possible is created by applying the Natyashastra in modern day communication.

: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 of India proposes a transformative vision for higher education by integrating traditional Indian knowledge systems (IKS) with modern education. This integration aims to foster a holistic, inclusive, and multidisciplinary educational framework that respects and revitalizes India's rich cultural heritage. Traditional Indian knowledge systems, encompassing diverse domains such as Ayurveda, Yoga, ancient mathematics, literature, philosophy, and environmental science, offer invaluable insights and methodologies. The NEP 2020 advocates for the inclusion of ...

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The holistic development of prospective teachers is crucial for fostering effective and efficient educators who can nurture the all-round development of their students and contribute to a thriving society. Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), with their rich insights into human development, offer a valuable framework for enhancing teacher education curriculum and pedagogy. By integrating the principles and practices of Indian Knowledge Systems into teacher education programs, we will empower prospective teachers to become holistic educators who embody the values of knowledge, compassion, and well-b...

A discussion is presented of the issues involved in the design and development of a speech synthesis system for the Indian language, Hindi based on the parameter concatenation model and having the flexibility to incorporate prosodic features.

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As they build the society and nation of the future, young people are an asset for developing nations like India. Students are increasingly relying on social media platforms for their formal and informal interactions with their schools, families, society, and friends as a result of the global COVID-19 lockdown that has been in effect for the past few years. Due to the prevalence of new virus variants, the threat of a pandemic has not been eliminated, even though we have emerged from it. Online interactions lack some of the hidden curriculum's values because they are limited in their ability to ...

: Space is being polluted by space debris. As more and more satellites, space crafts etc. are sent to space the space crafts at the end of their useful life, abandoned satellites and launch vehicle stages, spent rocket stages, etc. as well as the fragments from their disintegration, erosion and collisions remain in the space as debris, The space debris can cause danger to a useful satellite, space craft etc. Space debris poses growing threats to the satellites and spacecrafts.

The practices that, were prevalent in ancient Indian time, whether encouraged or hindered the development of a scientific mindset are examined, to examine the practices that, were prevalent in IKS.

KrishiEkta system collects information from multiple sources through the internet on different categories falling under the theme of Agriculture, and organizes this data into categorical models, which are distributed to subscribed users through the Distribution Engine.

The knowledge economy is one where developments and achievements arise directly from cooperative connectional development between key community institutions: business, education, and government. The idea of the ‘knowledge economy’ is now widely used to get the indication that there has been an ultimate transformation in the nature of economic activity and the processes of wealth generation in advanced economies. The economic foundations of different nations progressed from agricultural to industrial and then to knowledge and the source of wealth has moved from land to machinery and now to inte...

The studies of NITI Ayog (2016), which highlight a discrepancy between the nutritional situation in India and the expanding Indian economy, show how unstable the health matrix is in India. Complementing the same worry, FAO (2018) underlines in its report "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" India's perilous health situation. According to the assessment, almost 15% of the Indian population is undernourished and suspiciously anaemic. Considering the substantial challenges to food security in India, it is essential to recognize the potential for mediation via small-scale interv...

Knowledge is the supreme value. Indian knowledge tradition is a pernnial flow of the Ganga. Ganga is a symbol of purity and liberationas it descended from heaven to give moksha to the people of yogabhumi, Bharata. Indian Knowledge System aspired to know everything that the mind can comprehend from tiny atoms to the universe. India has a glorious tradition of spirituality propagated by a long line of rishis. The teachings of the sages have an eternal relevance and unleashed the creativity of the Indian culture over a wide spectrum-literature, medicine, music, dancing art, painting, sculpture, m...

: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 of India represents a significant transformation in education, as it prioritises incorporating Indian knowledge systems, such as the Vedas, Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, into the curriculum. This policy promotes a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to learning by integrating traditional Indian wisdom with modern educational paradigms. In addition, the promotion of Indian languages, including Sanskrit, is emphasized in NEP 2020 to facilitate a more profound comprehension of classical texts. In addition, it underlines the significance of t...

Purpose: Education in ancient India is way back in the 3rd century BC it is a source of knowledge, traditions, and practices focused on the holistic development provided by the ancient university in higher learnings provided by the Nalanda(5th century), Takshashila (6th century BC), Odantapuri (550-1040), Jagaddala, Sharada peeth Valabhi, Varanasi, Manyakheta in Karnataka, Kanchipuram, Nagarjinakonda focused on Moral, Physical, spiritual, intellectual through Vedas, Brahmanas, Upanishads, Dharmasutras the learning sources are Kavyas, Itihas, Anviksiki (logic), Arthashastra, Mimamsa, VArta (tra...

: The profound impact of Indian knowledge, culture, philosophy, and spirituality on a global scale cannot be overstated. The Indian Knowledge System (IKS), enshrined in texts like Vedas and Upanishads, serves as a treasure trove of wisdom that demands preservation, documentation, and dissemination. Even in our contemporary world, science - based practices and insights from IKS remain remarkably pertinent. The holistic utilization of IKS necessitates its decolonization, steered by effective Indian leadership. While embracing the timeless wisdom of our heritage, we must also confront our societa...

In this work, the author developed a knowledge-based system for ergonomic application in manufacturing (KBSEAM) which is helpful to solve the ergonomic related issues in small and medium scale manufacturing organizations. Generally, budding entrepreneurs have very limited knowledge about the application of the ergonomic tool in the manufacturing sector. This software is introduced to create this awareness and to make them initiate the use of these ergonomics tools their industries. This software guides the users in understanding the fundamentals of ergonomics and also helps a new entrepreneur ...

It is argued that education processes in both India and the UK are inextricably interlinked to claims about what constitutes legitimate knowledge and the practices that produce and reproduce such claims.

Innovation is vital in current organizations irrespective of the domain. In a knowledge economy, enhanced use of knowledge can lead to faster, less risky and more vibrant innovation. Innovation is a knowledge intensive process which means that the knowledge of the employees must be managed well and synergized to the optimum. This calls for the implementation of a good Knowledge Management (KM) practice. KM is a process of managing the knowledge of the people in the organization just like the other resources viz. man, material and money are managed. A successful KM practice depends on the inter...

The concept of the Ashrama system stands as a foundational element within the Indian societal structure yet finds limited discourse within contemporary society. This article delves into the enduring relevance of the ancient Hindu ashrama system in modern society. Analysing the four life stages – Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sanyasa, the study navigates their philosophical underpinnings and their applicability in today's intricate societal landscape. It highlights that each ashrama is relevant to a person's development, individual faculties and society. The article elucidates how t...

This work consists of five chapters each of which explores a particular facet of a larger theme, that of the place of knowledge in Indian theories of liberation. Classical Indian philosophy is distinctive for the widespread (though not universal) acceptance one finds there of the notion that the highest end – liberation from the wheel of rebirth and the suffering that attends such sam. sāric existence – is attained through cognition of some sort. We even find the claim in the Bhagavad Gı̄tā that devotion to God leads to liberation by producing the requisite liberating knowledge in the devotee....

Agrarian, industrial and services were some of the key words innovated by development economists of past few centuries to classify the nations of the world. In those days, land labour, natural resources and organization were the major factors of production. But, the scenario has slowly changed. Now-a-days, every one is casually using prefixes like digital, information, network, new etc., to identify a particular phase of transition of economies. These terms even occupied a prime place in modern dictionaries in order to connote some special meaning. The dawn of the 21st century has enthusiastic...

This dissertation has focused on knowledge sharing (KS), mainly the process around KS in Indian organizations, with attentions to different type of organizations (public or private sectors) and to information technology facilitation with knowledge management system (KMS).

: A comparative assessment of Indian philosophical traditions with some of the western traditions may appear a tempting enterprise. However, the semantic posi-tioning of the concepts forming the foundations of the two respective traditions poses a formidable challenge in bringing the two together within a single framework of abstractions. The difficulty is compounded by the colonial history of unequal power positions impacting philosophical traditions. However, the rapid shift from imagination to memory in technology and knowledge-transactions in recent decades, and the profound changes taking...

A journey from 'How Indian Libraries are managed?' to 'The most Beautiful Libraries of India', where a library has a collection of thousands of books it becomes very difficult to manage them.

The study results suggest that most researchers know and agree with the modifications of the NDCTR-19 that promotes clinical trials, accepts new drugs, and enhances the country's standards ethical norms.

The earlier agrostologists have given a considerable importance to the presence or absence of awns on the back or on the apex of the flowering glume (lemma), but the authors know at present that this character, although important to recognize species, is not very valuable for the different tribes and must be used with great reserve.

Traditional knowledge (TK) is the knowledge base of a particular society or community which has been generated over a period of time through the process of learning and sharing by its members. TK is time tested and has been playing a vital role in sustainable development of the indigenous communities. Commercialization of biodiversity and traditional knowledge has increased the threat of misappropriation. Indian cultural and scientific heritage is discussed in this paper. Proper KM practices are required to tap that knowledge. This paper highlights the need to develop an Indigenous Knowledge M...

The main purpose of this paper is to figure out the nature and prevalence of Knowledge Creation in the six selected Knowledge Organizations and how do they vary across the public and private sector organizations as well as on the sectoral lines and in the perception of different genders from a random sample of 204 Knowledge Workers. The Knowledge Creation variable has been culled out of the data collected through the questionnaire given by Maier and Moseley (2003). The collected data has been further analyzed using SPSS for the purpose of this research paper. Other than descriptive analysis, t...

A study of the present assessment methods of engineering programs such as Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), National Board of Accreditation (NBA) of India, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) of US, European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) of UK, and a proposed system dynamics (SD) model is presented.

The challenges encountered in incorporating traditional Indian knowledge into educational programs focused on cutting-edge digital innovations are explored and key obstacles such as the technical complexity of modern technologies, the need for cultural sensitivity and authenticity, resistance to change within traditional educational systems, and disparities in access to resources and technology are identified.