The place of the Bhagavad Gita as a part of Indian Knowledge Systems integrated into National Education Policy 2020: A short note and tanka verses
- Lalit Kishore
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
SHORT NOTE
According to the IKS Division of Ministry of Education, established with a vision to promote interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary research on all aspects of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) (https://iksindia.org/images/2025/NPDF-amended-Dates-change-in-the-website-also.pdf) , comprises of Jnan, Vignan, and Jeevan Darshan of the people of Bharat continuously arising out of deep experience, observation, experimentation and rigorous analysis, with a tradition of validating and putting into practice in several areas including education, arts, administration, law, justice, health, manufacturing, and commerce, documented in classical and other languages of Bharat, and transmitted through textual, oral and artistic traditions. (IKS Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025-26)
The IKS considers the Bhagavad Gita - the 700-verse Hindu scripture within the epic Mahabharata - that offers timeless wisdom on duty, morality, and self-realization, with universal appeal and practical guidance for a fulfilling life.
A tanka verse is a Japanese pattern poetry style that consists of 31 syllables, which is arranged in five lines with a pattern of 5, 7, 5, 7, and 7 syllables, respectively. Tanka verses, initially,, explored emotions and nature. However, in modern times, the tanka verse have extended to spirituality and other cognitive functions too,
Here are three tanka verses on the spiritual message of the Bhagavad Gita by this blogger
TANKA VERSES ON THE GITA
The Holy Scripture -
The Bhagavad Gita is -
Timeless wisdom source -
A guide to evocative life
With meaning, purpose, connect
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The Gita as part of
The Indian Knowledge Systems
Frees us from mean mind
To foster selfless action
'N self-realization
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We must deep practice
The Gita-Paths of Karm Yog
'N vital Dhyan Yog
For a contributing life
At our homes and work places
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