An Introduction to Bharatiya Paramparik Gyan
Introduction
Welcome to “Bharatiya Paramparik Gyan,” a captivating podcast series that shines a light on the profound wisdom embedded within India’s cultural heritage. This series is brought to you by the Dwarkadhish Holistic Centre in collaboration with the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at NIT Calicut. I’m Dhwani, your host.
Today, we are thrilled to have with us a distinguished guest, Prof. R. Sridharan, who is passionate about Indian Knowledge Systems. Prof. Sridharan’s academic odyssey began with his B.E. Honours degree from REC Trichy, leading him to an illustrious career after his M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur and a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay.
Guiding 22 Ph.D. scholars and authoring numerous research papers, Prof. Sridharan’s expertise has been pivotal in fostering a new era of understanding in areas like Total Quality Management and Indigenous Knowledge Systems.
Currently, he chairs the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at NIT Calicut, where he continues his journey as a mentor and scholar. In today’s episode, Prof. Sridharan will delve into “An Introduction to Bharatiya Paramparik Gyan,” unravelling the intricate tapestry of India’s traditional knowledge and its enduring legacy.
Join us with Prof. Sridharan, as we explore the rich heritage and continuing evolution of Bharatiya Paramparik Gyan. It’s an episode that promises to bridge the ancient and modern with the shared thread of wisdom.
Topic Covered
- Can you share a pivotal quotation from an ancient Indian text that you believe encapsulates the essence of Bharatiya Paramparik Gyan?
- What are some lesser-known but significant pieces of ancient Indian knowledge that have practical applications today?
- In what ways did the process of knowledge generation in ancient India differ from the contemporary methods, and what can we learn from it?
- How did ancient Indian knowledge systems cater to both spiritual and material aspects of life?
- What would you say is the most distinctive feature of Indian Knowledge Systems that sets it apart from other ancient wisdom traditions?
- Which video in your ‘Discover IKS’ series do you think is a must-watch for beginners, and why?
- What is the most common misconception about Indian Knowledge Systems, and how do you address it?
- Could you share a surprising fact about Indian Knowledge Systems that might not be widely known?
- How is the Indian Knowledge Systems corpus classified, and what does this classification reveal about the ancient Indian approach to learning and education?
- Can you discuss the historical evidence that supports the continuous tradition of Indian Knowledge Systems, and how it has evolved over the centuries?
- How did ancient Indian number systems and mathematical concepts contribute to the global understanding of mathematics, and what unique perspectives do they offer in the field today?
- For those interested in delving deeper, could you recommend some essential references or texts that offer an in-depth exploration of Bharatiya Paramparik Gyan?
