Indian Society for Indic Studies (InSIS)
Applied Ancient Wisdom for Social Transformation
The Indian Society for Indic Studies (InSIS) is dedicated to the study, preservation, interpretation, and contemporary application of ancient Indian wisdom rooted in India’s scriptures and diverse knowledge traditions.
InSIS explores the profound insights contained in India’s philosophical, spiritual, ethical, literary, and intellectual traditions, and seeks to understand their continuing relevance to contemporary society and its challenges.
From Knowledge to Meaningful Action
InSIS believes that knowledge becomes truly meaningful when it is understood, applied, and directed towards the well-being of society and humanity.
ज्ञानं तु किमर्थं यदि न हिताय?
What is the value of knowledge if it is not applied for the welfare of the world?
Through research, education, dialogue, interpretation, preservation, and contemporary application, InSIS seeks to build meaningful bridges between ancient Indian wisdom and the needs of contemporary society.
Our Focus
Research & Scholarship
Promoting rigorous and interdisciplinary research into India’s scriptures, philosophies, languages, literature, ethics, and intellectual traditions, while exploring their relevance to contemporary scholarship.
Education & Learning
Making the wisdom contained in India’s ancient scriptures and intellectual traditions accessible, meaningful, and relevant to contemporary learners and educational contexts.
Preservation & Interpretation
Preserving, documenting, critically interpreting, and revitalizing India’s scriptural, intellectual, and cultural heritage for present and future generations.
Artificial Intelligence, Modern Technology & Contemporary Application
Exploring how Artificial Intelligence, digital technologies, and emerging knowledge systems can support the documentation, preservation, research, dissemination, and contemporary application of ancient Indian wisdom.
InSIS also explores how the ethical, philosophical, and holistic insights of ancient Indian scriptures can inform the development and responsible application of Artificial Intelligence and modern technologies, so that technological advancement serves human well-being, social harmony, sustainability, and the welfare of society.
Towards a Better Future
InSIS seeks to foster a culture in which ancient wisdom leads to deeper understanding, modern technology enables wider access and meaningful application, and responsible action contributes to the welfare of society and humanity.
We envision a future in which knowledge and technology advance together, guided by wisdom, ethics, compassion, and a commitment to human and social well-being.
