The Centre for 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 Centre for IKS will be a transformative step in realizing this commitment.
A collection of insightful articles published by the CIKS Team, covering sustainable agriculture, indigenous knowledge, and rural development practices.
Explore diverse courses by the Centre of Excellence in IKS, focusing on ancient Indian sciences, philosophy, culture, and traditional knowledge systems.
Time : April 6, 2026
Location : Preksha Auditorium, Chanakya University, Bengaluru
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A collection of insightful articles published by the CIKS Team, covering sustainable agriculture, indigenous knowledge, and rural development practices.
A collection of insightful articles published by the CIKS Team, covering sustainable agriculture, indigenous knowledge, and rural development practices.
Author(s) : Vinayak Rajat Bhat, Tejusvi Shukla
Year : April–June 2024
Author(s) : B.S. Shylaja, Ramakrishna Pejathaya and Seetharama Javagal
Year : March 2024
Author(s) : Ramakrishna Pejathaya, Vinay Iyer
Year : 2022
Author(s) : Subbarao Jayanti, Vinayak Rajat Bhat
Year : 2022
June 23, 2026
As the new academic year approaches, the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at Chanakya University is organising an online lecture series on Career Opportunities for Sanskrit Students and Scholars in India and Abroad. The series features six lectures by eminent Sanskrit scholars and has already attracted more than 1000 registrations. The lecture series aims to
June 16, 2026
Speaker: Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya, Professor, Dept. of CSE, IIT-Kanpur The 4th lecture in the series was delivered by Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya on the topic “Sanskrit & AI: LLMs, Language Technologies & Computational Applications.” The session offered a fresh perspective on Artificial Intelligence beyond the usual focus on bigger models and more data. Prof. Bhattacharya noted
June 12, 2026
Speaker: Shri Raghava Krishna, Founder & CEO, Brhat, Hyderabad The third lecture in the series was delivered by Shri Raghava Krishna, Founder & CEO, Brhat, on the topic “Sanskrit Studies for Think Tanks & Policy Engagements.” The session explored how civilizations generate ideas that shape governance, institutions, and public policy. A central argument was that
June 12, 2026
A Forum of Indian Knowledge Systems was established in May with five coordinating members to promote the sharing of indigenous knowledge rooted in our Jñāna Paramparā. As part of the forum’s monthly meetings, held on the first Wednesday of every month, Prof. Ramakrishna Pejathaya delivered a session on Adhikamāsa. Prof. Naveen Bhat presented an overview