U.G.C CREDIT COURSES # Indian ancient education, knowledge systems Dr. Rajesh Kumar professor of Practice @ Manav Rachna International University, N.C.R Faridabad

Technological advancement and artificial intelligence are here to stay and become integral part of our lives. Education is also not going to be free of use of AI and technology. It’s benefits are there to see in many ways. During Covid among other activities “ education at home” became a possibility only because of technology. Interestingly enough, this race of technology is not able to wipe out or render redundant the whole bulk of ancient acknowledge of health, medicine and holistic development of an individual. It is not only relevant but also science itself is proving the efficacy of its systems and methods through research. Therefore, let me put it out right in the beginning, that instead of taking a stance of opposing each other, there is need to harmoniously blend the ancient with the modern. The UGC has done good by taking this step of integrating both the ancient and modern. The massive land of India is known and recognized to the world for carrying huge diversity in culture. The most important aspect for the world is to recognize the culture, which is based on the deep education system. There are three main aspects of education in this ancient land; the system looks after the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of every individual. The system of education was always to help the awakening of consciousness as its final goal. The knowledge base of this system of education were the Vedic and Upanishadic scriptures. The teaching was based on debate and the concept of realization, these were the assessment methods in ancient education in the gurukul tradition. In ancient tradition, the guru used to give a task to the disciple so that its implementation engendered self-awareness with moral and social values. This was the attraction for world scholars to visit this land and get this education. These systems of teaching were the pillar of social development. Loka samasta sukhino bhavantu. We should know that real satisfaction is not present outside. It comes with constant practice with learning education and sharing good thoughts and wisdom around our family and community. Utility of comfort, home, cars, and rich lifestyles is not the source of happiness. Real happiness comes with serving, loving, caring, being in a positive frame of mind, and giving to society. Share our happiness with everyone, then it became a part of a positive lifestyle. This was the goal of ancient teaching; everybody must be happy and prosperous. No doubt the modern era is full of technologies and the age of the artificial intelligence race. We all are enjoying this artificial intelligence world with our technology devices. Science developed Robot with full of knowledge and accuracy, also helpful in the medical system, and a great boon for health rejuvenation and surgery. In covid-19, the pandemic not only affected us only on the physical level but also mentally and psychologically also. We are engaged digitally in our daily activities in an uncontrolled manner. Nowadays the approach of digital is very good for education and useful for us too... Students are getting an education and learning from home. Society always imparting a fair education system in India Travelers XuanZang visited India for education The university where the travelers from China XuanZang and I-Qing considered was Nalanda University. This was the university that was able to attract many travelers in pursuit of higher studies. The traveler from China XuanZang got his higher studies from Nalanda University. The subject that he came to study was Yogashastra where he learned various aspects of yoga and other features that maintained the well-being of the body and the mind. Panini was known for being an expert in grammar and language. The best-known work of this legendary grammarian from India was known as Asthadhyayi. Sushurut was the surgeon, who contributed the wisdom of surgery in Ayurveda. Aryabhat well known for” 0’, mathematics, and the discovery of pie, measured whole space The ancient education system and scriptures are full of knowledge and impart the truth of life, the reality of humanity, and the goal of mankind on the level of awakening consciousness. The systematized discipline of learning ancient wisdom of Indian education will develop the concept of a holistic approach to health. This is a necessity for a new generation in modern days to know and explored the ancient scriptures and ancient knowledge of yoga, Ayurveda, and Unani Siddha to help ing society. A comprehensive understanding of ancient Indian methods for health and healing is the requirement for happiness and well-being. Modern medicine treats the symptoms of the disease. If we need to eradicate the root cause of disease then we have to follow the path of Indian ancient methods, like Ayurveda, yoga, siddha, and unani way to achieve perfect health. The disease is a combination of two words, dis means imbalance and ease means comfort. The domain of Disease denotes the discomforts of individuals. For the management of health, we must consider with the modern approach of healing with ancient Indian wisdom .