Centre of Excellence in

Indian Knowledge Systems

The Center for Excellence in IKS (CoE-IKS) will be an autonomous unit driving multidisciplinary research in Indian Knowledge Systems.

Chanakya University is dedicated to the service of society through excellence in teaching, knowledge development, and practical contributions. Central to its mission is a commitment to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), reflecting the wisdom and knowledge derived from India’s rich civilizational heritage. The establishment of a dedicated Center for IKS will be a transformative step in realizing this commitment.

Research Areas of Focus with high Contribution Potential

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Empirical Sciences in the Indian Tradition
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Indian Psychology & Consciousness Studies
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Bharatiya Arthashastra Tradition: Jurisprudence, Governance and Political Science
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Philosophical and Historical Studies
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Indian Aesthetics and Linguistics
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Articles

Published by CIKS Team

A collection of insightful articles published by the CIKS Team, covering sustainable agriculture, indigenous knowledge, and rural development practices.

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Book Chapters

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Pratna-prayoga-mīmāṃsā

Ramakrishna Pejathaya



Exploring Indian Knowledge Systems: Debunking Myths and Revealing Facts

Vinayak Rajat Bhat

Saṃgraha Bhāgavata and Saṃgraha Rāmāyaṇa

Ramakrishna Pejathaya

Daily Regimen for Contemporary Leaders: Insights from Kautilya’s Arthashastra & Ramacharitamanasa

Harsh Agarwal & Vinayak Rajat Bhat

Books by CIKS Faculty

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Courses Offered

Explore diverse courses by the Centre of Excellence in IKS, focusing on ancient Indian sciences, philosophy, culture, and traditional knowledge systems.

Online Courses
Offline Courses

Upcoming Events

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Aug
2025

Online Certificate course on Arthashastra: Indic Civilizational perspectives

Time : August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Location :

Book discussion event organized on the account of Indian Philosophers’ Day and Śaṅkara Jayanti

May 2, 2025

Yoga Psychology Workshop

March 20, 2025 - March 22, 2025

Book Launch and Discussion on Dharmanomics By Sri Sriram Balasubramanian

November 25, 2024

The Roundtable on Dharmashastra and Bharatiya Jurisprudence

November 22, 2024

Internships

by CIKS

A collection of insightful articles published by the CIKS Team, covering sustainable agriculture, indigenous knowledge, and rural development practices.

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Profiles of Research Assistant

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Avantika Shukla

Research Assistant 

Anitya Anasuya Mohanty

Educational Qualifications: M.Sc. in Psychology, B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology and Contemplative Studies

Ms. Advaita Prakashrao Kulkarni

Research Assistant, Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, Chanakya University, Bengaluru

Ms. Utkarsha Deshpande

Research Associate, Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, Chanakya University, Bengaluru

Faculty of IKS

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Dr. Shruti Kanitkar

Dr. Ramakrishna Pejathaya

Dr. Vinayak Rajat Bhat

Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy

Visiting Faculty

Prof. Bhavani M. R.

Kum. Ambika Bhat K S

Sri. Athul

⁠Knowledge Partners

Sri. Arjun Bharadwaj

Projects

by CIKS

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Research Papers

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Representation of the Midnight Sun in Greek and Indian Astronomical Texts

Author(s) : Ramakrishna Pejathaya, Sri. Vinay Iyer

Year : 2022

Grahaṇamukura – a sixteenth century indian manual for the calculation of eclipses

Author(s) : Ramakrishna Pejathaya, B.S. Shylaja and Seetharama Javagal

Year : March 2024

Kautilya Uvacha: Seeking Interest in the Adversary’s Prosperity

Author(s) : Vinayak Rajat Bhat, Kum. Tejusvi Shukla

Year : April–June 2024

Impact of COVID-19 on Environment and Lessons from Indian Culture

Author(s) : Vinayak Rajat Bhat, Prof. Subbarao Jayanti

Year : 2022