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Indian Knowledge Systems: Foundational Framework

30 Hours 0 Modules 0 Lessons 10 Live Sessions Verified Certificate
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₹2,999.00 ₹4,999

Full lifetime access to syllabus, reading materials, audio chanting files, and certificate upon completion.

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Maṅgalācaraṇa · Sacred Opening Invocation
वन्दे गुरूंश्च देवीं च ज्ञानदां शारदां शिवाम् । भारतीयजनस्यास्य परम्परा प्रकाशताम् ॥
Vande gurūṃśca devīṃ ca jñānadāṃ śāradāṃ śivām |
Bhāratīyajanasyāsya paramparā prakāśatām ||
I bow to the Gurus and to the Goddess Sharada, the auspicious giver of knowledge. May the tradition of this Indian people shine forth.

Course Rationale & Intellectual Scope

Indian Knowledge Systems represent millennia of sophisticated philosophical, scientific, and spiritual inquiry. This course provides a systematic introduction to the foundational frameworks that underpin this vast tradition, enabling students to understand both the historical development and contemporary relevance of these systems. By studying IKS, students gain access to alternative epistemologies, ethical frameworks, and approaches to human flourishing that complement and sometimes challenge Western paradigms.

Learning Outcomes

Master the foundational concepts including Tāpa-Traya, Pañca-Kośa, Puruṣārthas, and Varṇāśrama
Navigate the complex textual tradition from Vedas to Darśanas
Apply IKS frameworks to contemporary ethical and philosophical questions
Develop critical thinking through comparative analysis
Establish foundation for advanced study in specific darśanas

Complete Curriculum & Syllabus

0 Modular Units · 0 Systematic Lectures

Live Cohort Webinar Schedule

Session 1 Feb 15, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

Maṅgalācaraṇa & Anubandhacatuṣṭaya

The Sacred Foundation of Learning - Traditional invocations and the four-fold framework for study

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Session 2 Feb 22, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

The Āstika-Nāstika Framework & Tāpa-Traya

Understanding Philosophical Schools and the Problem of Suffering

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Session 3 Mar 01, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

Layers of Reality: Kośa, Avasthā, and Satya

Understanding the Manifest and Unmanifest Cosmos

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Session 4 Mar 08, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

Puruṣārthas: The Four Goals of Human Life

A Framework for Holistic Living

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Session 5 Mar 15, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

Varṇa & Āśrama: Social Organization

Understanding Traditional Framework and Contemporary Relevance

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Session 6 Mar 22, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

Ṛta, Dharma, and Satya: Cosmic & Moral Order

The Foundation of Universal Harmony

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Session 7 Mar 29, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

Textual Tradition Part I: Śruti & Smṛti

The Architecture of Sacred Literature

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Session 8 Apr 05, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

Textual Tradition Part II: Darśana & Āgama

Philosophical Systems and Ritual Traditions

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Session 9 Apr 12, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

Textual Flowchart & Integration

Understanding the Organic Unity of Indian Texts

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Session 10 Apr 19, 2026 (10PM - 11:30PM)

Integration, Review & Doubt Clearing

Consolidating Understanding and Moving Forward

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Classical Sanskrit & Indological Glossary

Term (Devanagari / IAST) Scholarly Definition
Anubandhacatuṣṭaya
Anubandha-catuṣṭaya
The fourfold preliminary framework establishing subject, eligibility, relation, and purpose.
Puruṣārtha The four canonical aims of human life: Dharma, Artha, Kāma, and Mokṣa.

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.

₹2,999.00

This Curriculum Includes:

30 Hours of instruction
Lifetime access to recordings
Curated reading materials & PDFs
Sanskrit audio chanting guides
Cryptographically verified certificate

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

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Amritanath Bhattacharya
Independent Researcher

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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