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2 Table of Contents
2.1 Vedic Knowledge
- Overview Of Scriptures
- Veda
- Vedanga
- Upanga
- Upaveda
- Darsana
- Smriti
- Agama
- Purana
- Itihasa
- Mantra Vidyas
2.2 Core Concepts
- Basic Concepts in Indian Philosophical Systems
- Vedanta (Schools of Philosophy)
- Shanmatas (Theistic/Devotional Sects)
- Means to Salvation
- Principle of Transcendence
- Cyclic Nature of Time
- Philosophy of Salvation
- Cycle of Birth & Death
- Puja (Worship)
- Devata
- Mantra
- Yajna
- Consciousness Studies
- Hindu View of Patriotism
- Yoga
2.3 Individual and Social Life
2.4 Popular Religion
2.5 Sciences
- Philosophy of Indian Science and Texts
- Ayurveda
- Jyotish (Astrology)
- Metallurgy
- Mathematics
- Astronomy
- Cosmology
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Engineering and Technology
- Vastu
2.6 Arts
2.7 Civilization
- Agriculture
- Town Planning
- Social Structure
- Polity and Governance
- Economy
- Trade and Shipping
2.8 History
- Origins
- Political History
- Revolutionaries
- Kingdoms
- Great Battles & Campaigns
- The spread of Hinduism
- History of Education
- History of Sciences
- History of Social Changes
- History of Religion
2.9 Nastika Systems of thought
- Charvaka
2.10 Outgrowths of Hinduism
- Buddhism
- Jain Dharma
- Sikh Dharma
2.11 Interactions with Abrahamic Religions
- Islam
- Christianity
- Judaism