Syllabus:
Unit - 1
Foundations of Indian Knowledge System: Overview of Indian Knowledge Systems: Vedic, Buddhist, Jain, and Classical traditions, Sources: Vedas, Upanishads, Smritis, Puranas, Dharmashastras, Four Purusharthas: Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha, Indian Education System: Gurukula, Pathashala, Nalanda, Takshashila, Holistic Learning:
Interdisciplinary approach in Indian tradition
Unit – 2
Economic, Political, and Management Thought in Ancient India: Arthashastra: Principles of governance, policy-making, diplomacy, and economic administration, Concept of Leadership and Administration in ancient India, Business practices, trade networks, taxation, currency and accounting in ancient India, Guilds (Shrenis), local entrepreneurship, and ancient corporate governance, Role of ethics and
statecraft in economic policy
Unit – 3
Indian Psychology, Ethics, and Value Systems in Management: Indian approach to personality: Panchakosha model, Triguna theory, Leadership values from epics: Ramayana and Mahabharata (Bhagavad Gita), Nishkama Karma and emotional intelligence in Gita, Decision making, conflict resolution, and self-management, Indian ethical systems: Yama, Niyama, Dharma – Business applications, Comparative ethics: Indian vs. Western
frameworks
Unit – 4
Scientific Heritage and Sustainable Practices: Contributions in mathematics, astronomy, metallurgy, and medical sciences (Ayurveda), Environmental ethics and sustainable practices in Indian traditions (e.g., Vruksha Veda), Ancient Indian agriculture, water management, town planning, and architecture, Sustainable living: Ahimsa, recycling, and organic farming, Traditional Indian knowledge in textiles, food processing, and engineering, Role of local knowledge
systems in modern development
- Teacher: Santosh Devekar
- Teacher: Ketaki Kambale
- Teacher: Nagina Mali
- Teacher: Naziya Mullani
- Teacher: Priyanka Surve