Indian Knowledge System in the light of post colonialism and Globalization

Abstract

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) encompasses a vast and diverse array of traditional knowledge practices spanning various fields like medicine, agriculture, mathematics, philosophy, and astronomy. However, the historical context of colonialism and the ongoing realities of globalization have significantly impacted the perception and application of this knowledge system. This paper will explore the complex relationship between Indian Knowledge System, post-colonialism, and globalization, focusing on both challenges and opportunities for its revival and integration into contemporary society
Colonial regimes often dismissed IKS as primitive or superstitious, prioritizing Western knowledge systems. This led to the marginalization of Indian Knowledge System practitioners and the erosion of traditional knowledge transmission mechanisms. Colonial narratives often portrayed Indian Knowledge System in a romanticized or distorted manner, neglecting its dynamic and contextual nature. This misrepresentation further hindered its effective utilization and integration. However, in the present era of globalization where the world has become a global village and the Indian Knowledge has been translated and made globally available its worth is being appreciated in the present. The modern world and the problems posed in the course of development are forcing the west to look towards the east.