IKS Series : Book-2 

Indian Philosophical Traditions

Chapter-1: Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) 

Overview of IKS, its significance in ancient Indian thought, and key themes like dharma, artha, and society.

Chapter-2: Texts, Authors, and Their Contributions in IKS 

Exploration of major texts, prominent authors, and their roles in shaping Indian philosophy and societal norms.

Chapter-3: Nāstika Darśana: Cārvāka Philosophy 

Materialistic views of Cārvāka, rejection of afterlife and inference, and its critique of orthodox systems.

Chapter-4: Nāstika Darśana: Jaina Darśana 

Core principles of Jainism, including ahimsa, anekantavada, syadvada, and the path to liberation.

Chapter-5: Nāstika Darśana: Bauddha Darśana 

Buddhist philosophy, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, concepts of impermanence, and schools like Theravada and Mahayana.

Chapter-6: Āstika Darśana: Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika 

Logic and atomism in Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika, categories of reality, and epistemological tools.

Chapter-7: Āstika Darśana: Sāṁkhya and Yōga 

Dualism of purusha and prakriti in Sāṁkhya, and the practical discipline of Yoga for self-realization.

Chapter-8: Āstika Darśana: Pūrvamīmāṁsā and Uttaramīmāṁsā (Vēdānta) 

Ritualistic focus of Pūrvamīmāṁsā and metaphysical inquiries of Vedānta, including Advaita, Visistadvaita, and Dvaita.

Chapter-9: Ancient Indian Gurukula System and Educational Centers 

Structure of gurukula education, and key institutions like Nālandā, Takṣaśilā, Vikramaśilā, Valabhī, Ōdantapurī, Mithilā, Kāncī, Nādiyā, Puṣpagiri, Nāgārjunakōṁḍā, Śāradāpīṭha (Kāśmīra), Ujjain, Jagaddala, and Sōmapura.

Chapter-10: Tarkaśāstra: Pramāṇa-s and Their Classification 

Sources of valid knowledge: Pratyakṣa, Anumāna, Upamāna, Śabda, Arthāpatti, and Anupalabdhi; concepts of Pramātā, Pramāṇa, Prameya, Svātaḥpramāṇya, and Parataḥpramāṇya.

Chapter-11: Powers of Words in Indian Logic 

Semantic analysis: Abhidhā (denotation), Lakṣaṇā (indication), Vyañjanā (suggestion), and Tātparya (intended meaning).

Chapter-12: Cause and Fallacies in Tarkaśāstra 

Hetu-lakṣaṇa (characteristics of valid reason) and Hetvābhāsa (fallacies in reasoning).

Chapter-13: Pañca Adhikaraṇa System 

Fivefold structure of debate: Viṣaya (subject), Saṃśaya (doubt), Pūrvapakṣa (opponent's view), Uttarapakṣa (rejoinder), and Saṃgati (connection).

Chapter-14: Dharma, Artha, and Society: The Four Puruṣārthas 

Definitions and interrelations of Dharma, Artha, Kāma, and Mokṣa; etymology and textual meanings from Mahābhārata, Manusmṛti, and Vaiśeṣika Sūtra; types like Kāmya, Nitya, Niṣiddha, Naimittika, Prāyaścita, and Upāsanā; societal practices like tīrthayātrā, festivals, saptapurī, and 12 jyotirliṅgas for national unity.

Chapter-15: Key Texts on Ethics and Governance 

Bhagavadgītā (Chapter 16: Daivī and Āsurī Sampat); Rāmāyaṇa (Rama's qualities as Maryādāpuruṣottama and Kaccit Sarga on administration); Mahābhārata (as knowledge storehouse and Viduranīti on Rāja Dharma); Arthaśāstra (significance, subjects, and concepts like Yogakṣema, Saptāṅga, Ṣaḍguṇa, Rāja Dharma, Rājamaṇḍala, and Dharma).

Chapter-16: Society, Wellbeing, and Indian Languages 

IKS advocacy for happiness and wellbeing, including Svasthavṛtta; Indian languages' pronunciation systems, Sanskrit's influence on them, impact on literary compositions, and global translations of masterpieces with translators' names.

Professional Note

Authors may submit chapters other than those listed above, provided the proposed chapter aligns with the overall theme and objectives of the book.