Revisiting Ancient Indian Knowledge System and its Application in Higher Education

Abstract

The objective is to analyse and understand the ancient Indian knowledge system and its application in higher education. We will do a comparative analysis of Indian knowledge system in the present scenario with ancient Indian knowledge. Special emphasis will be on Vedic knowledge which will include Upaniṣads also. We are undergoing through a very difficult time, where the young minds are not aware of their own philosophy, culture and values. The higher education syllabi do not provide ample scope where the students can relate themselves to their root. We have forgotten the ancient Indian knowledge which tells us how important it is to have the Vidyā. It is through Vidyā one can remove the fear of death, ignorance from our life. Indian traditions have a rich philosophical and cultural heritage. Since its inception Indian mind has given immense importance to knowledge. We have a Śruti Paramparā which speaks about the eternality and authoritativeness of Vedic language. We also have Smṛti traditions which include Bhagavadgītā, Purāṇas, Epics etc provide a vast body of intellectual texts. This is to explore, how Lord Kṛṣṇa tells Arjuna that it is through the knowledge we can remove the ignorance and achieve the real self. Main objective is to connect the people with their ancient Indian knowledge system and to compare it with present higher education that’s helps in creating a sustainable model in the higher education.