Saṁbhāṣā | संभाषा

Saṁbhāṣā literally means a ‘discourse’ or a ‘discussion.’ This pillar inquires into political, social and economic strands of the Indian thinking and brings to light some of the prominent debates, discourses and propositions emanating from the Indian thinkers or having direct resonance to Indian realities.

Political Ideas in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata: The Context

22 December, 2023

The Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata is considered to be an important text in the political theorisation in ancient India. The Shanti Parva discusses important topics such as Sovereignty, Origin of the State

Theories of Origin of State in the Shanti Parva of Mahabharat: Part 1

28 December, 2023

One of the most fundamental concepts in western political thought is the origin of the institution of State. The West has had its intellectual journey from the ancient Greeks