RE-CONCEPTUALIZING SOCIETY: A CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF THE CONCEPTUAL STRUCTURE OF CLASSICAL INDIAN THOUGHT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF DAYA KRISHNA

  • Ph.D.Scholar,Department of Philosophy,Cotton University, GHY, Assam, India and Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy,Digboi College (Autonomous), Assam, India.
  • Formerly Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Cotton University, Assam, India.
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Daya Krishna challenges conventional interpretations of society in classical Indian philosophy, encouraging a rethinking of its conceptual foundations. He notes that while ancient Indian thought lacks a direct equivalent to the modern term society, it provides a profound framework for understanding collective human existence through concepts such as samāja, samasti, and varna. By exploring the interdependence between individual and collective well-being, Daya Krishna critiques rigid readings of varna, dharma, and dāna, advocating for a more open, flexible, and ethically grounded understanding. Engaging with Western thought, he envisions a society founded on mutual support, selfless service, and the recognition of intrinsic human values. His philosophy presents Indian thought as a living, evolving tradition capable of addressing contemporary ethical and social challenges with compassion and creativity.

[Bhaswati Talukdar and Sabitri Devi (2025); RE-CONCEPTUALIZING SOCIETY: A CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF THE CONCEPTUAL STRUCTURE OF CLASSICAL INDIAN THOUGHT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF DAYA KRISHNA Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Oct). 1085-1088] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Bhaswati Talukdar

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