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Indian Knowledge Tradition and Modern Social Science Research
Author(s): Mr. Shiv Charan Goyal

Abstract
This paper explores the intricate relationship between Indian knowledge traditions and modern social science research highlighting the relevance of ancient intellectual practices in shaping contemporary academic inquiry. India’s knowledge heritage—rooted in Vedic literature philosophical schools epics and indigenous systems of governance economy and society—offers a reservoir of insights into human behavior ethics social structures and sustainable living. While colonial legacies introduced Western paradigms as dominant frameworks in social sciences post-independence India has sought to reconcile indigenous traditions with global research methodologies. In the twenty-first century scholars increasingly emphasize decolonizing knowledge integrating Indian epistemologies and validating them within modern social science discourse. This paper analyzes philosophical traditions economic thought educational models and ethical systems comparing their intersections with sociology political science economics and psychology. It argues that recognizing Indian traditions not as antiquated but as complementary frameworks can enrich social science by offering plural perspectives on justice community environment and knowledge creation.