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-Raja-Dhamma.
Chapter 4: The Ideal Sovereign: The Concept of Cakkavatti
- Characteristics of a Cakkavatti (Universal Monarch).
- Dhamma-Vijaya vs. Shastra-Vijaya: The rejection of violent conquest in favor of moral influence.
- The role of the Seven Jewels (Satta-Ratana) in governance.
Chapter 5: Epigraphical and Archaeological Reflections
- The Maurya Transformation: Ashoka’s Edicts as a practical application of Buddhist Rajadharma.
- Welfare State: Analysis of inscriptions regarding medical treatment, environmental protection, and social justice.
- Archaeological evidence of Buddhist influence on later Indian dynasties (Satavahanas, Kushanas).
Chapter 6: Comparative Analysis and Contemporary Relevance
- Comparison with Kautilya’s Arthashastra.
- The impact of Buddhist political ethics on Southeast Asian kingship.
- Relevance of Buddhist Rajadharma to modern democratic ideals and global peace.
Chapter 7: Conclusion
- Summary of findings.
- Final assessment of the Buddhist contribution to the Indian Knowledge System.
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