Indian Knowledge System

Integrative study of body, mind and consciousness

• - Laws of semantics and Foundations of Psychology

• - What are the cognitive biomarkers of consciousness?

• - How to measure and improve states of epistemic curiosity (or lack of cognitive inertia)?

• - What are the cognitive biomarkers of creativity and the effect of IKS interventions?

• - What is the connection between consciousness and sleep states?

• - How to investigate dreams and the contents of dreams?

• - How to evaluate the level of sleep and enhance sleep and dream quality?

• - How does physiological data relate to common yoga practices?

• - What are the relations between neural, physiological, and molecular signatures, and how are they affected by IKS-based interventions?

• - Use of neurofeedback and biofeedback mechanisms to improve meditation and yoga practices

• - How does one assess the importance of intention and goodness from the perspective of cognitive biomarkers?

• - Could computer vision and VR applications improve yogasana practices?

• - Could Mantra chanting and tDCS in Virtual Reality (VR) improve mental conditions? Can this improvement be predicted via machine learning methods?

• - What is the relationship of Prakriti on the effectiveness of meditation therapies for psychological and lifestyle disorders?

• - Could machine learning predict a person’s Prakriti?

• - Could Indian music and dance therapies help improve clinical cases of mental and lifestyle disorders?

• - How do we personalize music and dance therapies (e.g., based on the Prakriti of the subject or other factors)?

• - How can IKS interventions aid in the cases of deaddiction?

• - How to develop translational technology based on IKS interventions for clinical and home-based setups?

• - Can integrating modern analytical tools with classical Rasashastra guidelines ensure consistent therapeutic efficacy while maintaining safety and sustainability?

• - How do culturally embedded meanings of colours in Indian society influence cognitive processing of colour stimuli and associated emotional responses?

• - Can culturally informed colour cognition be leveraged to promote positive mental health outcomes in Indian contexts, such as therapy, education, or community design?

• - What are the models of cognition and consciousness in the Sanskrit Darśanas?

• - How do Sanskrit epistemological tools inform the study of the mind?

• - How can Sanskrit phonetics, grammar, and semantics contribute to modern cognitive science and AI?

• - Can Sanskrit mantras and poetic meters serve as tools for mental health enhancement?

• - How can Akṣar–Puruṣottama Darśana enrich interdisciplinary consciousness studies?

Scientific characterization of brain network with the intervention of Yoga and Meditation

Learning Mind-brain paradigm from Ayurveda

Mind-brain paradigm in Bhagavata Samkhya

Traditional Indian Medicine Research for mental wellbeing

Indian Performing Arts and Cognition

Traditional Indian Material Knowledge and Sustainable Innovation

Reimagining Intellectual Property through Indian Knowledge Systems

Sanskrit & Cognitive Science

Cognitive and Consciousness Studies through Sanskrit Texts, Hermeneutics, and Linguistic Analysis

Cognitive Science

Cognitive Neuroscience

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Technology and Bio/Neurofeedback

Judgment and Decision Making

Mental Health

Cultural Modulation of Colour Cognition

Virtual Reality and Sensors

Virtual Reality Applications

Bio/Neuro/Physiological Sensing

Mental Health Applications

Depression, Stress and cognitive loading, Sleep Disorder, Autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

• - What are the biomarkers of mental health conditions?

• - Could interventions from the Indian knowledge system improve mental health conditions?

Music and Musopathy

Indian Music and Wellbeing

• Indian Music and its uniqueness from other music genres, acoustical analysis, emotion response, physiological response, and neuro-cognitive attributes of Indian ragas and their constructs

• Exploring quantum-like ambiguity, interference effects and coherence in music-induced emotions and their neural correlates

• Exploring the holistic effect of raga-yoga combined interventions on the mind, body and brain

• - What are the musical features that make Indian Music unique in the map of World music? How do they differ acoustically from other genres?

• - What are the emotions/moods primarily evoked through Indian raga music? How do they differ from Western music?

• - What are the effects of listening to Indian ragas and raga-based music on physiological parameters like HRV, Breath rate, and GSR?

• - What are the neural correlates of Indian ragas and their unique elements?

• - What effect will it have on our mind, brain and body if two IKS interventions like Indian raga and Yoga are combined together?

• - Can we observe quantum-like ambiguity, interference and coherence effects in music-induced emotions and their neural correlates?

Music therapy, technology, and healthcare for mental and lifestyle disorders, Musopathy—exploring the fundamental mechanics of music benefits in a culture-neutral context

Career Prospects: Graduates will be well-positioned for roles in healthcare, the music industry, research, academia, and wellness organizations. Career opportunities include becoming Musopathists, research analysts, and music technology specialists.

The curriculum spans foundational to advanced levels, covering topics like Music and Musopathy Foundation, Music and Cognition, and Introduction to Audio Engineering. Research opportunities are available in addition to coursework, with supplementary courses from the IKSMHA Centre, NPTEL, and Swayam. For more details, please visit the following:

• - IKSMHA Music and Musopathy Program Details

• - Course Booklet for MS by Research and PhD in Music and Musopathy

Material Science from IKS Perspective

• Rasashastra and Herbo-Mineral Materials: Scientific Validation and Sustainable Innovation

• Cultural and Heritage Materials: Natural Pigments, Dyes, and Traditional Textiles

• Circular Material Practices in Indian Knowledge Systems

• - How can Rasashastra’s purification (shodhana) and incineration (marana) processes be understood using modern material characterization tools (XRD, SEM, FTIR, ICP-MS)?

• - What mechanisms reduce toxicity and enhance biocompatibility in traditionally prepared bhasmas? How can the principles of Rasashastra be adapted into green chemistry and sustainable nanomaterial synthesis frameworks?

• - What are the physicochemical and ecological properties of traditional Indian dyes and pigments?

• - How can traditional eco-friendly binders, resins, and mordants be reintroduced in conservation contexts to replace synthetic and toxic alternatives?

• - How can revived traditional pigments be used for the restoration of ancient Indian wall paintings, manuscripts, and temple murals?

• - What are the compatibility and longevity profiles of natural pigments when applied to restoration processes under current conservation standards?

• - How can the psychological and aesthetic value of traditional colour palettes contribute to cultural wellbeing and identity preservation?

• - What conservation practices from traditional architecture, craft, and medicine demonstrate closed-loop, low-waste material cycles?

NeuroElectromagnetic Resonance and Consciousness Studies

• EEG and Dodecanogram (DDG) based brain measurements

• Human brain modelling and simulation

• Quantum properties of water and their role in biology & consciousness

• Electromagnetic (EM) resonance of biomaterials

• Signal processing in biological systems

• - How do EM resonances in proteins, membranes and brain tissues influence neural signalling and information processing?

• - Can MHz, GHz-band EM resonance signatures of biomaterials be used as biomarkers for brain health and disease?

• - How can advanced signal-processing methods (time–frequency, fractal) extract weak neural signals from the brain in EEG and DDG recordings?

• - How can multi-scale human brain models (from neurons to whole-brain networks) be built that incorporate both electrical and EM resonance features?

• - What are the quantum-level properties of water in and around biological systems, and how do they couple to neural EM fields?

• - Development of an open “NeuroResonance Brain Database (https://www.brainrhythm.org/) ” integrating EM resonance, EEG/DDG, and structural brain models for the neuroscience community.