Namaste,                                                                                                                                                                      It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) at Mandsaur University.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    India’s knowledge traditions are not just part of our past—they are resources for the future.

At the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, our aim is to reconnect with the vast intellectual wealth developed over thousands of years in this land. These systems from ancient mathematics and astronomy to language sciences, wellness traditions like Ayurveda and Yoga, to philosophies of knowledge and ethics—reflect a unique worldview that is holistic, integrated, and deeply rooted in human experience.

Today, as the world faces complex challenges ecological, social, and technological-we believe that Indian Knowledge Systems offer perspectives that are not only valuable but necessary. They speak of balance, sustainability, inner well-being, and harmony with nature—concepts that resonate across cultures and disciplines.

Our centre works to bring these ideas to life—through research, education, and public engagement. We collaborate across departments, with traditional scholars and modern scientists, to foster a living dialogue between ancient wisdom and contemporary inquiry.

CIKS is a space for all whether you’re a student exploring new perspectives, a researcher seeking interdisciplinary depth, or simply someone curious about India’s knowledge heritage. I invite you to explore our programs, attend our events, and be part of this evolving journey.

The past is not behind us, it is a foundation beneath us. Let us walk forward together, informed by its wisdom.

Dr. Ram Sunder Kumar                                                                                                                                      Director, Centre for Indian Knowledge System                                                                                              Mandsaur University                                                                                                                                                Email – [email protected]