IKS Indian Knowledge System: As Per National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) Syllabus

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) provides a holistic understanding of the animal kingdom that goes beyond mere classification, integrating ethics, ecology, and behaviour. This approach is important for modern students as it fosters a deep respect for nature and an early ecological consciousness, encouraging critical thinking and ethical values. The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) views the animal kingdom through a blend of scientific observation and spiritual reverence, documenting animals in ancient texts like the Vedas, Puranas, and Ayurvedic medical texts. This system categorizes animals by characteristics like edibility and habitat, studies their behaviour, and utilizes them for medicine and symbolism. Furthermore, it fosters a conservationist mindset through religious and cultural veneration, such as the practice of using sacred animals as vehicles for deities and protecting biodiversity through rituals.

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