Sanskriti 2.0: Digital Humanities and the Revitalization of the Indian Knowledge System.

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) constitutes a comprehensive repository of wisdom, encompassing diverse fields such as philosophy, politics, sciences, yagyas, mantras, religion, culture, medicine, arts, literature, warfare, linguistics, architecture, and agriculture. This extensive body of knowledge, accrued over millennia, offers a unique perspective that is crucial for addressing contemporary global challenges. Integrating IKS into modern educational frameworks seeks to preserve this rich tradition while leveraging its insights for sustainable development and progress. The corpus of ancient, medieval, and modern Indian texts, including the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, and various regional scriptures, embodies timeless wisdom that, if revitalized, can significantly enhance global discourse on sustainability. However, the primary challenge lies in accessing and interpreting these texts, often written in archaic languages and styles. Digital Humanities (DH) presents a viable solution by employing digital tools to make these texts accessible, comprehensible, and researchable. DH methodologies, such as the creation of digital archives, advanced data visualization, and integration of immersive technologies, can facilitate the incorporation of IKS into contemporary education. This digital approach not only preserves the textual heritage but also fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, enhances scholarly research, and promotes cross-cultural understanding. By digitizing texts and employing natural language processing tools, DH projects can offer profound insights into Indian literary traditions, making them accessible to a global audience and ensuring their relevance in modern academic discourse. Thus, this paper aims to explore the role and scope of Digital Humanities as a viable tool for the study of ancient, medieval and modern Indian literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]