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Fundamentals of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika - An Introduction through the Works of JC Chatterjee and Chittaranjan Naik - Part 3

Fundamentals of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika - An Introduction through the Works of JC Chatterjee and Chittaranjan Naik - Part 3

Part 3 in a series of essays which are a summary of the book, ‘The Hindu Realism’, by a great scholar, Śrī Jagadish Chandra Chatterjee; followed by key ideas of Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika, as discussed by eminent philosopher Śrī Chittaranjan Naik in his essays and books, ‘Natural Realism and The Contact Theory of Perception’, and ‘On the Existence of the Self’.

Dr. Pingali Gopal 21 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Fundamentals of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika - An Introduction through the Works of JC Chatterjee and Chittaranjan Naik - Part 2

Fundamentals of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika - An Introduction through the Works of JC Chatterjee and Chittaranjan Naik - Part 2

Part 2 in a series of essays which are a summary of the book, ‘The Hindu Realism’, by a great scholar, Śrī Jagadish Chandra Chatterjee; followed by key ideas of Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika, as discussed by eminent philosopher Śrī Chittaranjan Naik in his essays and books, ‘Natural Realism and The Contact Theory of Perception’, and ‘On the Existence of the Self’.

Dr. Pingali Gopal 23 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Vṛkṣāyurveda for One Health - Practice and Impact

Vṛkṣāyurveda for One Health - Practice and Impact

This article explores the revival of Vṛkṣāyurveda, an ancient Indian agricultural science that promotes soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable farming through natural techniques. By integrating One Health principles, it highlights how traditional methods like Kunapajala and Pañcagavya enhance crop resilience, preserve medicinal plant potency, and offer viable solutions for extreme climates.

Ravi Singh Choudhary 5 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Fundamentals of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika - An Introduction through the Works of JC Chatterjee and Chittaranjan Naik - Part 1

Fundamentals of Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika - An Introduction through the Works of JC Chatterjee and Chittaranjan Naik - Part 1

This series of essays is a summary and abridgement of a wonderful book, ‘The Hindu Realism’, by a great scholar, Śrī Jagadish Chandra Chatterjee; followed by key ideas of Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika, as discussed by eminent philosopher Śrī Chittaranjan Naik in his essays and books, ‘Natural Realism and The Contact Theory of Perception’, and ‘On the Existence of the Self’.

Dr. Pingali Gopal 15 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Rationalism or Prejudice? The Hypocrisy in Attacking Dr. Kamakoti and the Need for IKS in Education

Rationalism or Prejudice? The Hypocrisy in Attacking Dr. Kamakoti and the Need for IKS in Education

The benefits of gaumūtra are well-established both in Ayurveda and medical literature. Despite this, the Director of IIT Madras, Dr. Kamakoti’s endorsement of gaumūtra's therapeutic values, sparks backlash, revealing the hypocrisy of those attacking his religious beliefs while claiming to champion rationalism. The article calls for the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems in education to cultivate open-mindedness and respect for traditional practices.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 7 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
From Neglect to Nurture - An IKS Lens to the Conservation Practices of Stepwells

From Neglect to Nurture - An IKS Lens to the Conservation Practices of Stepwells

A deep dive into the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of India’s ancient stepwells, tracing their origins from the Sindhu-Sarasvatī Civilization to their architectural peak in medieval times.

Srushti Joshi 18 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Adaptive Political Economy and Indian Knowledge Systems

Adaptive Political Economy and Indian Knowledge Systems

Adaptivity that reacts to the needs of social systems and culture can greatly improve the formulation of policy, and is already present within Indian knowledge systems for us to draw from.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 7 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
In Search of Jñāna Mārga, Part 1

In Search of Jñāna Mārga, Part 1

The cultural progress of a society can be reviewed only by looking at the educational progress of the society. What is the origin of India's academic heritage? This essay answers.

Amogh Vaidya 16 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
IKS for Global Futures, National Integrity, and Individual Well-Being

IKS for Global Futures, National Integrity, and Individual Well-Being

This article provides an overview of the existing and emergent landscape of the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).

Kavita Krishna Meegama, Lakshmi Sivaraman 17 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
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