With utmost delight, I undertake the task of penning a few words in homage to the literary work crafted by the erudite minds of Dr. Arjak Bhattacharjee, Prof. Sukanta Majumdar, Prof. Debasish Ghorui, and Ms. Arpita Routray. To expound upon this opus, I perceive it as an extraordinary compendium that distills the quintessence of ancient India's remarkable contributions to the human tapestry, expressed in a language accessible to the layperson. Drawing upon my extensive tenure in the realms of research and academia, particularly within the sphere of bioengineering, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. I recognized an urgent need to furnish empirical substantiation for ancient India's far-reaching impact on diverse fields of medicine and technology. In this regard, the authors have adroitly fulfilled their responsibility. Eminent scholarly publications, gracing the world's preeminent journals such as Nature and Science, amply testify to the incomparable role played by ancient India in advancing the frontiers of medical and engineering sciences. It is in perusing this book that I encountered a masterful interplay of venerable wisdom and modern research, with the authors diligently incorporating and elucidating upon numerous references. Undoubtedly, the chapters dedicated to the ancient Indian prowess in engineering, medicine, and architecture shall enlighten the global audience, unveiling vistas hitherto concealed. Embracing the perspective of ancient India, we stand to glean invaluable insights into sustainability, holistic medicine, as well as the pursuit of peace and harmony, thereby fostering a stable world order embellished by diversity, sustainability, and accord. Of paramount significance within this literary composition lies the final chapter, devoted to the study of consciousness in ancient India. I dare assert that it is therein that the most crucial and unique gem is unearthed, for ancient India has long held the mantle of global leadership in this enigmatic realm for well over five millennia. As modern science merely commences its exploration of the arcane trove of consciousness studies, the authors have adroitly ensured its inclusion within this concise volume. By confining themselves to a mere two hundred pages, they have artfully preserved the essence of knowledge without compromising its core. In our modern age, replete with bustling lifestyles, such brevity will assuredly prove to be an invaluable boon for readers worldwide.
First, we bow down to ancient Indian sages and scientists who have selflessly worked for human civilization since time immemorial. We got the inspiration to write this book from the teachings of ancient Indian scriptures such as the Vedas and Upanishads. We took inspiration from the life and teachings of Lord Krishna, Gautam Budhha, Guru Nanak, Mahabir Jain, Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, the Divine Mother Sarada Devi, and many other enlightened souls who have shown us the way of how to live for others. This work is dedicated to their holy feet. We like to express our sincere gratitude to Prof. Aurobinda Routray and Prof. Mamata Jenamani, senior professors from IIT Kharagpur and Swami Sahajananda Giri from the Temple of Harmony at Chicago, USA for their critical comments on our writing and technical inputs on the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). We appreciate the initiatives taken by the Govt. of India and various IITs such as IIT Kharagpur, IIT Mandi, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Dharwad to establish the center of excellence for the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) across India. Last, but not least, we are grateful to our family members, Mr. Gobinda Kinkar Bhattacharjee and Mrs. Ratna Bhattacharjee from Raiganj, West Bengal, Swami Laveswarananda from Ramakrishna Mission Varanasi, Mrs. Koyel Chowdhury, Mr. Sushanta Kumar Majumdar and Mrs. Nibedita Majumdar from Balurghat, West Bengal, Mr. Dinabandhu Ghorui, and Mrs. Jayanti Ghorui from Kolkata, who supported us selflessly to reach this milestone. Many of our friends and peers have helped us with fruitful discussions and motivation to complete this work, we appreciate their support to us.
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