Project Purāṇa

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Science in the 18 Mahāpurāṇas: An Indian Knowledge Systems Initiative

The Purāṇas, often revered as ancient texts of various stories, are also rich repositories of India's civilizational knowledge. Embedded within their narratives are profound reflections on astronomy, life sciences, environmental ethics, psychology, governance, and more. This project, anchored in the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) framework, seeks to rediscover and reinterpret these scientific insights found across the 18 Mahāpurāṇas. By engaging with these texts critically and contextually, we aim to bridge ancient wisdom from a critical perspective and open new pathways for integrative research.

This collaborative effort brings together experts from diverse backgrounds—engineering, philosophy, and the natural sciences—who are committed to uncovering the scientific spirit embedded in India’s sacred lore.

Research Team:

Prof. Nandita Saikia

Editor

Mr. Rakesh Purohit

Co-Editor

Dr. Sumit Valguvar

Dr. Rishi Mahindru

Mr. Sanoj Kumar

Mr. Ashok Sharma

Dr. Partha Krishna Ghosh

Dr. Sangeeta Aggrawal

Dr. Gopaljee Sharma

Dr. Neha Arora

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