Pāṇḍulipi vijñāna, or Indic manuscriptology, is the study of the knowledge contained within tālapatra and graṅthas, the primary mediums for written manuscripts in Indian culture. Manuscriptology, from Latin Manus (Hand) + Scriptus (to write), is like studying the pulse of the past. 

With the imposition of a foreign system of education, our connection with our traditional sources of knowledge have become feeble. The vast amount of knowledge contained in our manuscripts, from subjects on health, polity, language, logic, religion etc. can benefit our collective  future immensely, if properly studied. However, uninterest, coupled with lack of qualified scribes is a huge deterrence in making this knowledge more widespread.

This workshop is an attempt to educate the learners on the importance of manuscripts that were written in our ancient days, going over their scripts, present condition and preservation techniques. As many manuscripts face the threat of disintegration due to aging, it is the need of the hour that people know this science and contribute to effective documentation before we suffer an irreversible loss.

The workshop is designed for:

Indian Knowledge System Enthusiasts: Deepen understanding of traditional disciplines.

Scholars: Expand expertise in ancient Indian scholarly areas.

Motivated Learners: Learn Saṃskṛt, help decipher ancient texts.

Informed Indians: Discover and preserve traditional śāstras.