Indian Knowledge Systems

Political thought in ancient India relied upon the belief of Dharma which means duty. Dharma according to the scholars and philosophers was not a rigid system of laws meant to be followed by the citizens, but rather a dynamic understanding of the societal expectations and an adaptable deliverance of justice. This system had evolved over centuries of the Indian subcontinent having no foreign influence. The rich tapestry of Indian knowledge traditions finds profound expression in its literature, which serves as a vibrant repository of philosophical, scientific, and cultural wisdom. From the Vedas' poetic hymns to the intricate narratives of the Mahabharata and Ramayana, Indian literature encapsulates a holistic worldview, blending metaphysics with ethics and aesthetics. The ancient Indian knowledge traditions is rich in all spheres of life- Philosophy, science, culture, arts and material progress. About the Editors Dr. Nazmul Hussain Laskar is an Assistant Professor and Head in the Department of Political Science in Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Government Model College (Affiliated under Assam University), Katlicherra, Hailakandi, Assam. Dr. Aftabuddin Ahammad is an Assistant Professor and Head in the Department of Political Science in Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia, Kolkata, India. Dr. Amit Kumar Mandal is an Independent Researcher & Assistant Headmaster in the Department of Political Science in Nawpukuria J. J. High School (H.S), Murshidabad, West Bengal. Mohd Furkan is a Doctoral Researcher in International Relations and Geopolitics at the MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Miss Chandrali Baruah Das is an independent researcher from Assam, India with research interests in Governance, Public policy, Political Theory and International Relations.