AKTU Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge (BNC502 / BNC602) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Common Non-Credit Courses

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Module 1- Society State and Polity in India

State in Ancient India: Evolutionary Theory, Force Theory, Mystical Theory Contract Theory, Stages of State Formation in Ancient India, Kingship , Council of Ministers Administration Political Ideals in Ancient India Conditions’ of the Welfare of Societies, The Seven Limbs of the State, Society in Ancient India, Purusārtha, Varnāshrama System, Āshrama or the Stages of Life, Marriage, Understanding Gender as a social category, The representation of Women in Historical traditions, Challenges faced by Women. Four-class Classification, Slavery.

Module 2- Indian Literature, Culture, Tradition, and Practices

Evolution of script and languages in India: Harappan Script and Brahmi Script. The Vedas, the Upanishads, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, Puranas, Buddhist And Jain Literature in Pali,Prakrit And Sanskrit, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Famous Sanskrit Authors, Telugu Literature, Kannada Literature,Malayalam Literature ,Sangama Literature Northern Indian Languages & Literature, Persian And Urdu ,Hindi Literature

Module 3- Indian Religion, Philosophy, and Practices

Pre-Vedic and Vedic Religion, Buddhism, Jainism, Six System Indian Philosophy, Shankaracharya, Various Philosophical Doctrines , Other Heterodox Sects, Bhakti Movement, Sufi movement, Socio religious reform movement of 19th century, Modern religious practices.

Module 4-Science, Management and Indian Knowledge System

Astronomy in India, Chemistry in India, Mathematics in India, Physics in India, Agriculture in India, Medicine in India ,Metallurgy in India, Geography, Biology, Harappan Technologies, Water Management in India, Textile Technology in India ,Writing Technology in India Pyrotechnics in India Trade in Ancient India/,India’s Dominance up to Pre-colonial Times

Module 5- Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts

Indian Architect, Engineering and Architecture in Ancient India, Sculptures, Seals, coins, Pottery, Puppetry, Dance, Music, Theatre, drama, Painting, Martial Arts Traditions, Fairs and Festivals, Current developments in Arts and Cultural, Indian’s Cultural Contribution to the World. Indian Cinema

Course Objectives

• The course aims at imparting basic principles of thought process, reasoning and inference to identify the roots and details of some of the contemporary issues faced by our nation and try to locate possible solutions to these challenges by digging deep into our past.
• To enable the students to understand the importance of our surroundings and encourage the students to contribute towards sustainable development.
• To sensitize students towards issues related to ‘Indian’ culture, tradition and its composite character. Non Credit Course 2024-25 AICTE Model Curriculum B series (V & VI Semester)
• To make students aware of holistic life styles of Yogic-science and wisdom capsules in Sanskrit literature that are important in modern society with rapid technological advancements and societal disruptions.
• To acquaint students with Indian Knowledge System, Indian perspective of modern scientific world-view and basic principles of Yoga and holistic health care system. COURSE OUTCOMES: Ability to understand, connect up and explain basics of Indian Traditional knowledge modern scientific perspective. Suggested Pedagogy for Teachers
• Project based learning
• Case studies
• Group discussion
• Presentations Suggested Text & Reference Books

1. V. Sivaramakrishna (Ed.), Cultural Heritage of India-Course Material, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, 5th Edition, 2014
2. S. Baliyan, Indian Art and Culture, Oxford University Press, India
3. Swami Jitatmanand, Modern Physics and Vedant, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
4. Romila Thapar, Readings In Early Indian History Oxford University Press , India
5. Fritz of Capra, Tao of Physics
6. Fritz of Capra, The wave of Life
7. V N Jha (English Translation), Tarkasangraha of Annam Bhatta, Inernational Chinmay Foundation,Velliarnad,Amaku,am
8. Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkatta
9. GN Jha (Eng. Trans.) Ed. R N Jha, Yoga-darshanam with Vyasa Bhashya, Vidyanidhi Prakasham, Delhi,2016
10. RN Jha, Science of Consciousness Psychotherapy and Yoga Practices, Vidyanidhi Prakasham, Delhi, 2016
11. P R Sharma ( English translation), Shodashang Hridayam
12. Basham, A.L., The Wonder that was India (34th impression), New Delhi, Rupa & co
13. Sharma, R.S., Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India(fourth edition), Delhi, Motilal Banarsidass, Non Credit Course 2024-25 AICTE Model Curriculum B series (V & VI Semester)