Convener: Dr. Shikha Srivastava

Members - Dr. Sampat Singh Chauhan, Dr. Jayant Sharma and Dr. Swati Gupta

"let noble thoughts come from all directions" is आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः (Ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvataḥ), a famous Vedic mantra from the Rig Veda (1.89.1) that welcomes beneficial knowledge from anywhere, symbolizing universal acceptance and tolerance. 

Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) is defined as a cumulative body of knowledge, practices, and beliefs that have evolved over thousands of years in India, encompassing fields like philosophy, science, art, medicine, and more. IKS is recognized for their holistic approach, ethical orientation, and integration of ancient wisdom with contemporary challenges, a process being actively promoted through initiatives by India's Ministry of Education. Key examples include the mathematical concept of zero, the holistic principles of Ayurveda, and architectural knowledge seen in ancient structures. 

The core characteristics of IKS are rooted in ancient traditions like the Vedas, and maintained through both textual and oral transmission.

IKS Emphasizes on  the interconnectedness of humans, nature, and the universe and grounded in principles like Dharma (righteousness) and Karma (cause and effect). It is a continuous process which was developed through observation, experimentation, and analysis. 

IKS believes in  Ayurvedic principles  a holistic system based on the Tridosha theory  given in ancient texts  Charaka Sanhita and Sushrut Sanhita

IKS believes in principles of Philosophy and Literature a rich tradition that includes epic narratives like the Ramayana and Mahabharata  which also serve as repositories for moral and ethical guidance.

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Aims to integrate IKS into the curriculum at various levels.

Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Club, Vivaswan, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences is committed to sensitize and disseminate the vast and deep rooted knowledge accumulated in India over the centuries. IKS club Vivaswan has taken several initiatives for the promotion of IKS by organizing webinars and workshops since its inception (2024, August). For example,

Importance of Mantra Chanting, Practicing Inner silence, Prasthantrayi introduction, Bhagwad Geeta, Naatya Shastra, Rishi Krishi, Planting saplings to preserve nature and biodiversity on significant tithis, Ayurvedic examination camp etc.to explore its relevance.