Indian Knowledge System and the Concept of Matter: A Review of Ancient Philosophical and Scientific Perspectives

Author(s)	Samuel Lallianrawna
Country	India
Abstract	This review work synthesizes viewpoints from ancient philosophical schools and scientific writings to examine how matter is conceptualized within the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). It looks at how various traditions have approached the nature, structure, and transformation of matter, ranging from Vaisheshika's atomism and Ayurveda's elemental theory to Samkhya's dynamic Prakriti. Insights into the applicability of these antiquated frameworks in current scientific discourse are provided by the study, which emphasizes the fusion of metaphysical investigation and empirical observation.
Keywords	IKS, philosophy, metaphysics, atomism, Ayurveda, samhita
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.6004
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9pz6z

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