Talk Details
Title : Understanding Science and Technology in IKS - Origins, Benefits, and Limits
Prof. K. Ramasubramanian
IIT Bombay
Abstract:
During the talk, we will endeavor to address questions such as: What
does Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) refer to? When did they originate?
What are the key features that we need to know about IKS, including
their history and evolution? Why is it important to study them? How do
individuals and societies benefit from studying them? Do they
encompass science and technology? What precautions should be taken
before arriving at conclusions?
Bio:
A world-class Indic scholar of great repute, a historian of Indian Sciences in Mathematics and Astronomy, Sanskrit Guru, Vedic Teacher and Indian Philosopher. His immensely broad erudition, his insights and his popular teachings have been inspiring a new generation of thousands of students, other scholars and teachers to learn and undertake research on the riches of India’s scientific heritage and enabling its preservation. His creative and exciting teachings at IIT Bombay and his unique, unparalleled multi-disciplinary scholarship continues to make an impact with a powerful combination of Science, Sanskrit and Spirituality. His life’s mission has been to inspire society to undertake research and give India its rightful place in the world of history of science and ignite interest in Sanskrit as a language of scienc