Dhanbad: A 3-day nationwide convention on “Ancient Indian Text, Science and Technology” commenced on Wednesday at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, bringing collectively students from throughout the nation to look at connections between India’s classical information traditions and modern scientific thought.Rajni Singh, dean (company communications), mentioned the convention is sponsored by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, and is collectively organised by the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems and the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of the institute. She mentioned that the occasion goals to create a nationwide platform for dialogue between students of historic Indian information methods and specialists from trendy scientific disciplines. The inaugural session was held on the Golden Jubilee Lecture Theatre on campus.
Welcoming the individuals, Gyan Prakash, head of the division and convenor, mentioned the convention seeks to revisit historic Indian texts by interdisciplinary views, significantly science and know-how.Presiding over the session, director Sukumar Mishra highlighted the conceptual richness of Indian information traditions. He defined the development from gyan (information) to vigyan (analytical understanding) and prodyogiki (utilized science), noting that when science produces tangible socio-economic outcomes, it evolves into prodyogiki. He emphasised that historic Indian traditions built-in philosophy, scientific reasoning and sensible utility in a holistic framework.Chief visitor CD Sebastian of IIT Bombay delivered a lecture on “Sānkhya Thought and Modern Science,” drawing parallels between classical Sānkhya philosophy and trendy scientific fashions. Guest of honour Swami Kripamayanand Avadhut spoke on the complementary relationship between spirituality and science in Indian traditions.The convention will proceed until February 27 with parallel classes and a cultural programme.