Ancient Indian Knowledge Transforming Modern Education ๐
Prof. B. Mahadevan explores integrating Indian Knowledge Systems into modern education, highlighting ancient metallurgy and Sanskrit insights.

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Prof. B. Mahadevan reveals groundbreaking insights about integrating Indian Knowledge Systems into modern education. Discover how ancient metallurgy, Sanskrit texts, and Bhagavad Gita principles can revolutionize contemporary learning. Prof. Mahadevan, IIM Bangalore professor and AICTE textbook author, exposes the disconnect between India's intellectual heritage and current educational practices while demonstrating practical applications from management to science. Essential viewing for educators, students, and cultural enthusiasts seeking authentic knowledge integration.
Key Points:
* Revolutionary approach to blending ancient wisdom with modern curriculum
* Practical teaching methods using Bhagavad Gita in business schools
* Critical analysis of oral traditions versus written knowledge systems
* Economic value and patent implications of traditional Indian knowledge
* Sanskrit's role in accessing original texts and avoiding translation errors
Concepts explored: Indian Knowledge Systems, educational reform, NEP 2020, Sanskrit literature, metallurgy traditions, Vedic corpus, management philosophy, cultural rootedness, curriculum transformation
Speaker:
Prof. B. Mahadevan is a professor of Operations Management at IIM Bangalore. He has more than 27 years of experience in teaching, research, consulting, and academic administration at institutions like IIT Delhi and XLRI, Jamshedpur.
Interviewer:
Dr Rinkoo Wadhera is an educationist, author and core faculty at CHSR, Sarayu Trust
Buy 'Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems: Concepts & Applications':
https://www.amazon.in/-/hi/B-Mahadevan/dp/939181820X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NL6KESTYGMBP&keywords=b+mahadevan&qid=1656595600&sprefix=b+mahadevan%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1
Prof B. Mahadevan's online lectures:
https://www.youtube.com/practicalvedanta
Topics covered:
00:00:00: Introduction and Prof. Mahadevan's Background at IIM Bangalore
00:03:17: Genesis of the IKS Textbook Project and AICTE Collaboration
00:07:15: Defining Indian Knowledge Systems vs Knowledge Traditions
00:12:20: Oral Traditions and Mnemonic Culture in Ancient India
00:15:54: Role of Itihasas and Darshanas in Modern Context
00:21:06: Educational Integration from Schools to Higher Education
00:24:44: Wootz Steel and Ancient Indian Metallurgy Excellence
00:31:57: Economic Value and Patent Implications of IKS
00:38:52: Sanskrit as Key to Accessing Original Knowledge
00:41:42: Teaching Bhagavad Gita in IIM Bangalore Management Courses
00:46:02: Astika vs Nastika Darshanas and Philosophical Diversity
00:50:44: Practical Challenges in Implementing IKS Education
00:59:20: Q&A on Strategic Leadership and Ancient Wisdom Applications
01:02:14: Sustainability Principles in Ancient Indian Philosophy
01:05:00: Sanskrit Revival vs Translation Strategies Debate
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Key Points:
* Revolutionary approach to blending ancient wisdom with modern curriculum
* Practical teaching methods using Bhagavad Gita in business schools
* Critical analysis of oral traditions versus written knowledge systems
* Economic value and patent implications of traditional Indian knowledge
* Sanskrit's role in accessing original texts and avoiding translation errors
Concepts explored: Indian Knowledge Systems, educational reform, NEP 2020, Sanskrit literature, metallurgy traditions, Vedic corpus, management philosophy, cultural rootedness, curriculum transformation
Speaker:
Prof. B. Mahadevan is a professor of Operations Management at IIM Bangalore. He has more than 27 years of experience in teaching, research, consulting, and academic administration at institutions like IIT Delhi and XLRI, Jamshedpur.
Interviewer:
Dr Rinkoo Wadhera is an educationist, author and core faculty at CHSR, Sarayu Trust
Buy 'Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems: Concepts & Applications':
https://www.amazon.in/-/hi/B-Mahadevan/dp/939181820X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NL6KESTYGMBP&keywords=b+mahadevan&qid=1656595600&sprefix=b+mahadevan%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1
Prof B. Mahadevan's online lectures:
https://www.youtube.com/practicalvedanta
Topics covered:
00:00:00: Introduction and Prof. Mahadevan's Background at IIM Bangalore
00:03:17: Genesis of the IKS Textbook Project and AICTE Collaboration
00:07:15: Defining Indian Knowledge Systems vs Knowledge Traditions
00:12:20: Oral Traditions and Mnemonic Culture in Ancient India
00:15:54: Role of Itihasas and Darshanas in Modern Context
00:21:06: Educational Integration from Schools to Higher Education
00:24:44: Wootz Steel and Ancient Indian Metallurgy Excellence
00:31:57: Economic Value and Patent Implications of IKS
00:38:52: Sanskrit as Key to Accessing Original Knowledge
00:41:42: Teaching Bhagavad Gita in IIM Bangalore Management Courses
00:46:02: Astika vs Nastika Darshanas and Philosophical Diversity
00:50:44: Practical Challenges in Implementing IKS Education
00:59:20: Q&A on Strategic Leadership and Ancient Wisdom Applications
01:02:14: Sustainability Principles in Ancient Indian Philosophy
01:05:00: Sanskrit Revival vs Translation Strategies Debate
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