The knowledge system of India has a treasure trove of concepts and applications in management and governance drawn from ancient texts and traditions, which remain very pertinent today. The need for exploring and integrating these insights with modern management practice is urgent, since they offer refreshing views on sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility. These components of the Indian knowledge system, like their emphasis on connectedness and holistic thinking, are likely to further increase the sustainable and more equal approach in management and governance. From this rich intellectual heritage would come innovative, context-specific solutions to contemporary challenges in the fields of management and governance in India, offering positive contributions to the global discourse on responsible business practice and sustainable development. It is required to explore the information from the literature for its applications in modern times
Course Objectives
• Understand the Scientific approach of ancient times
• Interpret the texts introduced through the course
• Analyse the Management and Governance applications
• Utilize the contextual references Critically
• Evaluate the applications of ancient wisdom.
| Course Status : | Ongoing |
| Course Type : | Core |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 10 weeks |
| Category : |
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| Credit Points : | 4 |
| Level : | Postgraduate |
| Start Date : | 20 Jan 2025 |
| End Date : | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Exam Date : | 17 May 2025 IST |
| Translation Languages : | English |
| NCrF Level : | 6.5 |
| Industry Details : | Creative |
| Exam Shift : | 2 |
Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.
Module 1: Vedic literature Selected Hymns Comprehensive framework of duties mentioned in Vedic Hymns
Module 2: (Management) and Shasanam (Governance) Spanning through ages Smriti Granthas Yajnavalkya Smriti
Module 3: Applications in Governance: Highlight how principles from texts like Arthashastra can inform modern public administration and policy-making. The concept of 'Raj Dharma' could be particularly relevant to discussions on ethical governance. Arthashastra Nitisara
Module 4: Knowledge framework from Sanskrit Literature Selected Contents from Ramayanam, Purana and Mahakavyas Management Principles in Panchatantra Management Principles in Nitishatakam and Hitopadesha
Exam Schedule
1. Governance In Ancient India - Anup Chandra Pandey.
2. Indian Knowledge Systems - Vol 1 & 2 - Avadhesh K. Singh, Kapil Kapoor.
3. Yajnavalkya smriti. With the commentary of Vijnanevara called the Mitaksara and notes from the gloss of Balambhatta.
4. https://archive.org/details/yajnavalkyasmrit00yj/page/n7/mode/2up
5. R. Shamasastry-Kautilya's Arthashastra (1915).
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Assessment Type | Weightage |
Weekend Assessment | 25% |
Final Exam | 75% |
Score | Type of Certificate |
>=90 | Gold |
75 - 89 | Silver |
70 - 74 | Bronze |
40 - 70 | Successfully Completed |
<40 | No Certificate |
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