Caturdasa-vidyasthanani

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The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) is divided into several branches of knowledge, with the most well-known classification comprising 14 branches (Caturda?a Vidy?sth?n?ni). These include the 4 Vedas—Rigveda, Yajurveda, S?maveda, and Atharvaveda—along with the 6 Ved?ngas:?ik??  (Phonetics & the science of Vedic pronunciation), Kalpa (The science of rituals),  Vy?kara?a (Linguistics and grammar), Nirukta (The science of etymology), Chandas (Prosody), and Jyoti?a (Astronomy and astrology). Additionally, the system includes 4 Up??gas:

Pur??a & Itih?sa (Literature on gods and sages), Dharmas?stra (Law, ethics, and governance),M?m??s? (The science of interpreting Vedic statements), Ny?yavistara (The science of logic and argumentation).

This book serves as an introduction to these 14 branches of IKS, making them accessible to novices and beginners. Each branch is presented with fundamental concepts in simple language to ensure easy comprehension.

To enhance engagement, the book features colorful illustrations, short stories, intriguing facts, and cross-disciplinary insights in the ‘Do You Know?’ section. Additionally, fun ‘Do It Yourself’ exercises and chapter overview concept maps provide a structured understanding of these knowledge traditions, which form the cornerstone of Indic civilisation and culture.