[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918) › c7.48 # Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c7.48 Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c7.48 - **Language:** English ### [c7.48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.48) ¹ ‘The tabī'ī, riyāzī, and ilāhī sciences are the names of the threefold divisions of sciences. Ilāhī, or divine, sciences comprise everything connected with theology, and the means of acquiring a knowledge of God. Riyāzī sciences treat of quantity, and comprise mathematics, astronomy, music, and mechanics. Tabī'ī sciences comprehend physical sciences.’ - [Previous: c7.47](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.47) - [Next: c7.49.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.49.1) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c7.48) · Pramāṇa