A Systematic Study of Indigenous Communication in Indian Knowledge System

Abstract

With the technological development the communication systems also get advanced and instantaneous
gradually. From the proverbs to publication and riddle to rhymes and stories, that all plays a
significant role to communicate in society. From the impression of words on old manuscripts and
scriptures to the today’s newspaper, magazine, radio, television and Internet all these are playing an
important part in our daily lives in terms of communication and sharing of knowledge and
information. Only using the modes of communication is not enough to understand the meaning of
communication, but communication system is defined much ancient and broader and this is also seen
in the Indian knowledge system. To understand the types and philosophy of indigenous
communication system the systematic study will help to identify and examine the concept and
relevance of this in present scenario. The study outline that how concept of communication is deep
rooted in our Indian knowledge system. This is to understand the heritage and inheritance on the
“Bhritya Gyan Parampra” and its contribution and significance in today’s knowledge sphere.