How Sanathana Dharma - the Concept and Philosophy of Indian Ancient Social System Supported Scientific, Religionless, Casteless, Ideal Society for Upholding Sustainable Humanity

Abstract

Purpose: To critically examine and interpret the intersectionality of science, religion, caste, and ideology of Sanathana Dharma – the Ancient Indian way of living in the society for sustainable humanity by collecting and analysing information from various Indian knowledge systems.

Methodology: The paper uses exploratory analysis in which the required information are collected as per keywords using various scholarly literatures through systematic search using Google engine, Google Scholar engine, AI driven GPTs and analysed, compared, evaluated and interpreted using suitable analysis frameworks.

Analysis & Discussion: The inherent principles of Sanathana Dharma – the Indian Knowledge based sustainable living system is are analysed, compared, evaluated, and interpreted with the newly developed conceptual model of “Scientific, Religionless, Casteless Ideal Society for Upholding Sustainable Humanity" (Also called Aithal – Ramanathan model of Ideal Society) that involves identifying various factors that contribute to social harmony.

Conclusion & Suggestion: The article explores the profound principles and values of Sanathana Dharma and their enduring relevance in addressing contemporary global challenges while promoting social justice, sustainability, and human flourishing.

Originality/Value added: A new interpretation is presented for the first time based on evaluation of Sanathana Dharma and its holiness and suitability to realize a dreamy vision of establishing ideal society with sustainable humanity.

Type of Paper: Exploratory Research