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What does IKS stand for?
What does IKS stand for?
- Indian Knowledge Study
- Indian Knowledge System (correct)
- Indian Knowledge Status
- Indian Knowledge Scheme
According to Srimad Bhagavad Gita, who tells Arjuna that 'knowledge is the greater purifier and liberator of the self'?
According to Srimad Bhagavad Gita, who tells Arjuna that 'knowledge is the greater purifier and liberator of the self'?
- Lord Brahma
- Lord Krishna (correct)
- Lord Shiva
- Lord Vishnu
In IKS, what is the meaning of the Sanskrit word 'Satya'?
In IKS, what is the meaning of the Sanskrit word 'Satya'?
- Truth (correct)
- Freedom
- Friendship
- Wisdom
In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, what was the country referred to as 'Bharat'?
In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, what was the country referred to as 'Bharat'?
Which of the following is considered the oldest Indian literature?
Which of the following is considered the oldest Indian literature?
What is another name for the Megalithic period?
What is another name for the Megalithic period?
How many Nakshatras are there?
How many Nakshatras are there?
Who predicted the value of pi around 500 AD?
Who predicted the value of pi around 500 AD?
Who estimated the Earth’s circumference as 5000 yojanas with surprising accuracy?
Who estimated the Earth’s circumference as 5000 yojanas with surprising accuracy?
What are two objectives of --------------- according to the given text?
What are two objectives of --------------- according to the given text?
What does the Greek word 'chyma' mean based on the text?
What does the Greek word 'chyma' mean based on the text?
In Alchemy, what is the Elixir of Life according to the given text?
In Alchemy, what is the Elixir of Life according to the given text?
According to rasasastra texts, what is used for sublimation or distillation?
According to rasasastra texts, what is used for sublimation or distillation?
In ----------, solar energy is used as the source of fire according to the text.
In ----------, solar energy is used as the source of fire according to the text.
Flashcards
IKS stands for?
IKS stands for?
Indian Knowledge System
Who is Arjuna's guide in Bhagavad Gita?
Who is Arjuna's guide in Bhagavad Gita?
Lord Krishna
Meaning of 'Satya' in IKS?
Meaning of 'Satya' in IKS?
Truth
'Bharat' in Mahabharata/Puranas?
'Bharat' in Mahabharata/Puranas?
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Oldest Indian Literature?
Oldest Indian Literature?
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Megalithic Period Alternative Name?
Megalithic Period Alternative Name?
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Number of Nakshatras?
Number of Nakshatras?
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Who approximated pi (approximately 500 AD)?
Who approximated pi (approximately 500 AD)?
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Who estimated Earth's circumference?
Who estimated Earth's circumference?
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Objectives of Alchemy?
Objectives of Alchemy?
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Meaning of 'chyma' (Greek)?
Meaning of 'chyma' (Greek)?
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Alchemy's Elixir of Life?
Alchemy's Elixir of Life?
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Sublimation/Distillation tool (Rasasastra)?
Sublimation/Distillation tool (Rasasastra)?
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Energy source in Suryaputam?
Energy source in Suryaputam?
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Study Notes
Hinduism and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
- IKS stands for Indian Knowledge Systems.
Bhagavad Gita and Hindu Philosophy
- According to the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that 'knowledge is the greater purifier and liberator of the self'.
Sanskrit and Indian Culture
- In IKS, the Sanskrit word 'Satya' means truth.
Ancient India and Geography
- In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, the country of India was referred to as 'Bharat'.
Indian Literature and History
- The Vedas are considered the oldest Indian literature.
Archaeology and Historical Periods
- Another name for the Megalithic period is the Iron Age.
Astronomy and Astrology
- There are 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Hindu astronomy.
Mathematics and Ancient Indian Scholars
- The ancient Indian scholar Aryabhata predicted the value of pi around 500 AD.
- Aryabhata also estimated the Earth’s circumference as 5000 yojanas with surprising accuracy.
Alchemy and Ancient Indian Sciences
- Two objectives of rasayana (rejuvenation and alchemy) are to achieve spiritual growth and to attain physical immortality.
- The Greek word 'chyma' means juice or fluid.
- The Elixir of Life, according to alchemy, is a mythical substance that can confer eternal life.
- Mercury is used for sublimation or distillation in rasasastra texts.
- In Ayurveda, solar energy is used as the source of fire.
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