Towards Formalizing Thesis Construction Inputs of Tantrayukti in Academia
Abstract
Towards Formalizing Thesis Construction Inputs of Tantrayukti in Academia
M. Jayaraman
This paper discusses the application of Tantra-Yukti, an ancient Indian methodological framework, in the construction of academic theses. Originating from classical texts such as the Arthaśāstra, Carakasaṁhitā and others. Tantra-Yukti consists of 32 to 36 devices that offer guidelines for organizing research, structuring arguments, and refining the presentation of ideas. The trans-lingual and trans-disciplinary relevance of these devices highlights their continued utility in contemporary academia, particularly in the fields of science and humanities. This paper examines the foundational aspects of Tantra-Yukti, evaluates its role in thesis construction, and explores its potential integration into modern research methodologies. Additionally, the paper emphasizes the necessity of Tantra-Yukti supplementing the modern methods for comprehensive academic writing.
Keywords: Tantra-Yukti, thesis construction, research methodology, Indic knowledge systems, Kautilya’s Arthaśāstra.