Indian Knowledge System and Indian Political Philosophy- Contemporary Insights

Abstract

This paper explores the complex interplay between India’s ancient knowledge systems and its political philosophy. By analysing foundational texts like Kautilya’s ‘Arthashastra’ alongside modern political discourse, the present study seeks to underscore the enduring relevance of India’s intellectual heritage. The study explores how concepts Dharma, Karma, ‘Nayi taleem’, Trusteeship, Sarvodaya, Radical humanism, Discourse on caste have impacted discourses like Democracy, Secularism, Education and Sustainable Development etc.

This qualitative study examines the contributions of key Indian thinkers, from Kautilya to Gandhi and Ambedkar, in understanding the nation’s political trajectory. This paper underscores the relevance of this timeless wisdom to the outside world. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of Indian Knowledge system for producing culturally rooted students which would help in launching an Indian narrative.