dots bg

Introduction to Bharatiya Knowledge Systems (IKS)

Introduction to Bharatiya Knowledge Systems (IKS) is a foundational course for anyone interested in India's rich and diverse heritage. \In 30 learning hours, the 25 lectures of the course cover topics such as: Bharatavarsha (geography of Ancient India), History of Indian Civilisation, Vedas, Epics, Puranas, Ancient Indian Philosophies, Arthashastra, Linguistics, Temple Architecture, Iconography, Ancient Indian Mathematics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Agriculture, Food, Ayurveda, and Yoga. This course is taught by distinguished scholars and also by renowned practitioners (Ayurveda and Yoga). The course complies with the New National Education Policy of the Government of India.

Course Instructor Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

₹2400.00

dots bg

Course Overview

Faculty


Designed by Dr. Gauri Moghe, the course features contributions of multiple distinguished scholars and practitioners such as Dr. Pradeep Apte, Dr. Bhagyashree Yargop, Dr. Mugdha Gadgil, Dr. Gauri Moghe, Dr. Yogesh Bendale, Dr. Girish Welankar, Mr. Pranav Gokhale, Dr. Manish Walvekar, Dr. Anuja Joshi and Mr. Rajas Vaishampayan.


Schedule of Classes

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Introduction to Bharatiya Knowledge Systems (IKS)

9 Exercises29 Learning Materials

Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems

Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems

Video
7:16

Bharatvarsha

Bharatvarsh

Video
53:33

IKS Bharatvarsha Quiz

Exercise

Vedas and Upanishads

Introduction to Vedic literature

Video
23:13

Rigveda

Video
54:43

Yajurveda

Video
41:38

Samaveda

Video
53:53

Atharvaveda

Video
22:33

Upanishad-s

Video
39:38

IKS Vedas Quiz

Exercise

Epics and Puranas

Ramayana

Video
37:40

Mahabharata

Video
1:9:15

Purana-s

Video
39:39

IKS Epics Quiz

Exercise

Astika Philosophies, Buddhism, Jainism and Charvaca

Origins of Indian Philosophy

Video
1:11:44

Indian Philosophical Schools

Video
1:4:45

IKS Darshanas Quiz

Exercise

Mathematics, Astronomy and Scientific Literature

Ancient Indian Maths and traditions

Video
42:37

The Decimal system

Video
45:00

Calendrical systems

Video
39:51

Linguistics

Video
39:6

Chemistry

Video
55:43

IKS Sciences Quiz

Exercise

Medicine and Health

Ayurveda

Video
1:23:00

Yogashastra

Video
57:3

IKS Medicine Quiz

Exercise

Governance and Arthashastra

Governance and Arthashastra Part 1

Video
49:40

Governance and Arthashastra Part 2

Video
59:16

IKS Governance Quiz

Exercise

Food and Agriculture

Food

Video
1:3:9

Agriculture and Animal husbandry

Video
1:29:40

IKS Food Quiz

Exercise

Civilisation and Culture

The History of the Indian Civilisation

Video
45:55

Ancient Indian Dynasties

Video
1:2:36

Temple Architecture

Video
40:48

Iconography

Video
1:1:50

IKS Civilisation Quiz

Exercise

Conclusion

Conclusion

Video
11:27

Course Instructor

tutor image

Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

18 Courses   •   8635 Students

Established in 1917, The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute is a premier research institution in Indology and Asian Studies.