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What is one of the key characteristics of the Indian Knowledge System?
What is one of the key characteristics of the Indian Knowledge System?
Which field has Ayurveda significantly contributed to?
Which field has Ayurveda significantly contributed to?
What significant mathematical concept was developed in India?
What significant mathematical concept was developed in India?
In what areas did Indian mathematicians make notable advancements?
In what areas did Indian mathematicians make notable advancements?
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What has led to the increased interest in the Indian Knowledge System in recent years?
What has led to the increased interest in the Indian Knowledge System in recent years?
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Which aspect of IKS emphasizes understanding the interconnectedness of all phenomena?
Which aspect of IKS emphasizes understanding the interconnectedness of all phenomena?
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What distinguishes IKS from some Western knowledge systems in terms of learning emphasis?
What distinguishes IKS from some Western knowledge systems in terms of learning emphasis?
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Study Notes
Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
- IKS is a vast and diverse body of knowledge developed over thousands of years in the Indian subcontinent.
- It encompasses various disciplines such as philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, engineering, arts, and social sciences.
Characteristics of IKS
- Holistic approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all things.
- Importance of experiential learning and self-realisation.
Contributions to Human Knowledge and Civilization
- Development of the concept of zero and the decimal system in India.
- Significant advances in algebra, trigonometry, and calculus by Indian mathematicians.
Medicine
- Ayurveda: a holistic system of medicine practiced for thousands of years.
Contributions to Yoga, Meditation, and Spirituality
- IKS has made significant contributions to yoga, meditation, and spirituality.
Growing Interest in IKS
- Recognizing the limitations of modern science and technology.
- Searching for more holistic and sustainable approaches to development.
- IKS offers insights into the nature of reality, the human mind, and the relationship between humans and the environment.
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Explore the vast and diverse body of knowledge that encompasses philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, and more, developed over thousands of years in the Indian subcontinent. Learn about the holistic approach, interconnectedness of all things, experiential learning, and self-realisation emphasized in the Indian Knowledge System (IKS).
