What is science if it denies consciousness? What is technology if it is severed from dharma? In the worldview of Sanātana Dharma, science and technology were never divorced from philosophy, ethics, and metaphysics. Unlike the mechanistic reductionism of modern materialist paradigms, the Indic approach to knowledge (jñāna) recognizes the universe as a living, conscious entity (chaitanya). From Vedic astronomy (Jyotiṣa) to metallurgy, from architecture (Vāstu Śāstra) to Ayurveda, Sanātana Dharma envisions science not as a conquest of nature, but as a harmonious unfolding of ṛta—the cosmic order.

Rooted in deep observation and an understanding of nature’s laws, the scientific disciplines of ancient Bhārata were based on empirical methods, logical reasoning (nyāya), and an ethical framework that ensured innovation served not just material progress but spiritual upliftment. Whether it was the precise astronomical calculations of Āryabhaṭa and Bhāskara, the metallurgical advancements seen in the rust-free iron pillars, or the sophisticated town planning of Harappan civilization, science in Bharat flourished under an integrated vision of knowledge.

This section of the Journal of Sanātana Dharma seeks to examine the scientific legacy of the Indic civilization and its relevance in the contemporary discourse on technology and sustainability. How did ancient Indian mathematicians conceptualize zero and infinity long before the West? In what ways did Vedic seers explore acoustics, linguistics, and phonetics in their meticulous preservation of sacred chants? How do Tantra and Rasaśāstra (alchemy) challenge the Eurocentric narrative of scientific progress? Can we reclaim the ethical and ecological wisdom of ancient science in an era of AI, genetic engineering, and space exploration?

We welcome contributions on:

• Vedic mathematics and its contributions to algebra, trigonometry, and calculus
• The Śulba Sūtras and the advanced geometry used in temple architecture and fire altars
• Jyotiṣa Śāstra (Vedic astronomy) and its influence on planetary calculations, eclipses, and timekeeping
• The Vaibhāṣika and Sānkhya models of atomism—precursors to modern quantum physics
• Ayurveda’s biochemical approach to pharmacology and the use of nanotechnology in bhasma (metallic preparations)
• The lost metallurgical techniques of Bharat—iron pillar of Delhi, zinc distillation, and wootz steel production
• The principles of Vāstu Śāstra and its impact on architecture, town planning, and sustainable housing
• The relationship between consciousness studies in Vedanta and emerging research in artificial intelligence and neuroscience
• Ethical dilemmas in modern science and how the Dharmic worldview offers a corrective path to unrestrained materialism
• The role of Agamas, Shilpa Shastra, and Yantra Vidyā in temple engineering, water management, and aerodynamics (Vimāna Śāstra)
• The interaction of Indian and foreign scientific traditions—how knowledge traveled from India to Greece, China, and the Islamic world

Science in Sanātana Dharma was never about raw exploitation of nature; it was a spiritual pursuit to unravel the mysteries of existence while respecting the balance of life. It did not suffer from the Cartesian dualism of matter vs. mind but saw both as aspects of the same reality. We invite scholars, scientists, and seekers to contribute to this vital discourse—reclaiming the forgotten scientific traditions of Bharat and exploring their transformative potential for the future of humanity.