Description
The Indian Knowledge System: And the World’s Ancient Roots of Modern Science, Technology, Architecture, Management, Music, Health Sciences and Law by Rajendra Raval is a comprehensive and research-based exploration of India’s intellectual heritage and its global influence. This book presents Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) as an integrated, rational, and interdisciplinary tradition that has significantly contributed to the foundations of modern science and global thought.
The book systematically examines India’s contributions to mathematics, astronomy, metallurgy, architecture, governance, music, medicine, and law, while also exploring the philosophical and epistemological foundations that shaped these disciplines. It highlights the development of concepts such as zero, decimal notation, advanced astronomical models, surgical techniques, architectural sciences like Vāstu Śāstra, governance principles from Arthaśāstra, and the holistic framework of Ayurveda and Yoga.
Ideal for researchers, civil services aspirants, academicians, and students of history, philosophy, science, and public policy, this work bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary global discourse. It is not merely a historical study but a scholarly contribution toward understanding India’s enduring intellectual legacy and its relevance in shaping modern knowledge systems worldwide.
