Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems

Indian Knowledge Systems is a compulsory/ Core paper that is studied by all students admitted to any degree course as per the NEP 2020. While English study materials are available for the students on this topic, the NEP gives preference to regional language as the medium of instruction. The course in Marathi is developed by experienced and trained faculty with a view to give a well-rounded understanding of what Indian Knowledge System stands for.This is a MARATHI course aimed at Introducing the Indian Knowledge Systems. As per the UGC policy document, the course includes some discussion about what knowledge is. This is followed by detailed modules about the contributions made by Indians in the fields of sciences, technologies and arts. As per the UGC guidelines, the course provides evidences of the contribution of Indians from the ancient times till the colonial times. It offers an evidence-based discussion of how Indians contributed to the knowledge making processes in pre-modern times.

Syllabus

Week 1 - भारतीय ज्ञान व्यवस्था: स्वरूप आणि व्याप्ती, आधुनिकपूर्व भारतातील वैज्ञानिक दृष्टीकोन, भारतीय खगोलशास्त्रWeek 2 - भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान परंपरा, भारतीय धातुशास्त्रWeek 3 - पाली भाषा, संस्कृत भाषा, फारसी भाषाWeek 4 - प्राचीन भारतातील वैदिक वाङमयाचे स्वरूप, भारतीय संगीतशास्त्र ग्रंथांची परंपराWeek 5 - दृश्यकलेतील पारंपारिक ज्ञान, नाट्यशास्त्र, भारतीय खेळWeek 6 - जैन ज्ञान परंपरा, स्थापत्यशास्त्र, भारतातील शिक्षणव्यवस्था