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The speed with which this digital world is moving is in such a stark contrast to the relevance that ancient Indian knowledge still retains by offering age-old lessons on how to adopt a sustainable, ethical and mindful form of living. The Vedas, Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita- texts upon which Indian philosophy stands- endorse resilience, mindfulness and harmony about modernity's very pertinent issues of mental health crisis, environmental crisis, and social disintegration. Ayurveda offers complete and holistic well-being, while Yoga and meditation work towards integrating and bringing about inner mindfulness and balance. The digital creation is also a step forward in preserving and disseminating Indian teachings through digital archives, social media, and learning portals. Such tools will easily afford global access to sacred texts, oral traditions and cross-cultural exchanges, thus motivating one to integrate Indian knowledge into one's contemporary life. Educationalists are adopting Indian philosophies in their curriculum to strongly develop emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and resilience among learners. Such progress, however, comes with its own challenges. Interpretations can risk being misleading, as discussing Indian wisdom is generally subtle and slow, while modern life itself grows very fast. The process involves cultural sensitivity and finding ways of harmonizing the teachings with contemporary digital advancements. Most fundamentally, Indian knowledge brings about a possible future where technology meets with wise socio-ethical sustainability. Again, using these digital tools as a renaissance and resonance for such lessons in society allows for mediation against the current crises while re-establishing values around mindfulness, environmental concern, and social cohesion.
Indian knowledge system, mindfulness, sustainability, digital preservation, ethical living, Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedas
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