Indian Knowledge Systems: Foundational Framework
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Course Rationale & Intellectual Scope
Learning Outcomes
Complete Curriculum & Syllabus
Live Cohort Webinar Schedule
Maṅgalācaraṇa & Anubandhacatuṣṭaya
The Sacred Foundation of Learning - Traditional invocations and the four-fold framework for study
The Āstika-Nāstika Framework & Tāpa-Traya
Understanding Philosophical Schools and the Problem of Suffering
Layers of Reality: Kośa, Avasthā, and Satya
Understanding the Manifest and Unmanifest Cosmos
Puruṣārthas: The Four Goals of Human Life
A Framework for Holistic Living
Varṇa & Āśrama: Social Organization
Understanding Traditional Framework and Contemporary Relevance
Ṛta, Dharma, and Satya: Cosmic & Moral Order
The Foundation of Universal Harmony
Textual Tradition Part I: Śruti & Smṛti
The Architecture of Sacred Literature
Textual Tradition Part II: Darśana & Āgama
Philosophical Systems and Ritual Traditions
Textual Flowchart & Integration
Understanding the Organic Unity of Indian Texts
Integration, Review & Doubt Clearing
Consolidating Understanding and Moving Forward
Classical Sanskrit & Indological Glossary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prior knowledge of Sanskrit required?
No prior Sanskrit fluency is required. Key terminology is provided in Devanagari, IAST transliteration, and English.
How are the live sessions conducted?
Live cohorts meet weekly on Microsoft Teams with interactive Q&A and archival video access.
This Curriculum Includes:
Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with Indian culture and philosophy (helpful but not required)
- Openness to traditional Indian knowledge frameworks
- Commitment to regular study and practice
Faculty Lead
Amritanath Bhattacharya is a scholar, author, and cultural theorist working at the intersection of classical Indian aesthetics (Rasa & Dhvani theories), Sanskrit hermeneutics, and modern digital humanities. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Poorvam International Journal of Creative Arts and Cultural Expressions (PIJCACE) and is the founding director of the Poorvam Foundation research ecosystem.
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