The Concept of Rajadharma in the Indian Knowledge System: A Study of Buddhist Political Ethics and Governance
The Concept of Rajadharma in the Indian Knowledge System: A Study of Buddhist Political Ethics and Governance Chapter 1: Introduction Conceptual Framework: Defining Rajadharma within the broader Indian Knowledge System (IKS). The Buddhist Shift: How the Buddhist perspective transitioned from ritualistic kingship to ethical governance. Research Methodology: Use of Historico-Analytical methods and Philological study of Pali texts. Chapter 2: Socio-Political Background of Pre-Buddhist India The Vedic and Brahmanical concept of Danda and Rajadharma. The rise of the Mahajanapadas and the changing nature of authority. The Gana-Sanghas (Republics) as the cradle of Buddhist democratic thought. Chapter 3: The Origin of Kingship in Buddhist Philosophy Analysis of the Aggañña Sutta: The theory of Mahasammata (The Great Elect) as a social contract. The Ethical Mandate: The King as the 'Protector of Dhamma' rather than a divine entity. The Ten Royal Virtues: Detailed study of the Dasa-...