Description
This book presents a curated collection of lectures delivered by Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, one of contemporary India’s distinguished scholars and thinkers, at various national and international forums. It also includes his published articles in leading newspapers and insights from his research works, all centered on addressing contemporary issues through the lens of the Indian Knowledge Tradition.
Prof. Sharma critically examines the challenges that have emerged in independent India due to an education system and policy framework largely influenced by Western paradigms. These challenges include widespread corruption in public services, the inefficiency of government institutions, declining public trust in state agencies, increasing opportunism in the media, academic indifference, and the weakening of social institutions. In response, he advocates the path of Swabodh (self-realization through indigenous wisdom), rooted in the philosophical foundations of the Indian Knowledge Tradition.
Offering a concise yet insightful overview of Prof. Sharma’s intellectual contributions, this book enables readers to engage with the pressing challenges facing contemporary India. It is expected to serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, educators, researchers, and all those interested in exploring sustainable solutions grounded in India’s rich civilizational heritage.
