Concept of Planetary Citizenship in the Scholarly Indian Tradition
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Today the descendants of the planet are living in a world of atrocious intolerance and disgusting covetousness. The nations of the world are still competing for spending money on armament, without considering basic needs of humans. A materialistic culture is prevailing all over the world hence the deterioration of human values is a natural phenomenon. For the wellness of the world and humans themselves, the planet needs a single community of Planetary citizens, enclosing all humans who live with extreme international cooperation. The context demands a culturally and environmentally inclusive global vision of Planetary Citizenship which is the key factor of peaceful coexistence. Educating people with this new world view is a hot topic under discussion all over the world. Osler (2002) clarifies that education for living together in an interdependent world is not an optional extra, but an essential foundation. Inculcating a sense of Planetary citizenship can play a dominant role in developing a culture of tolerance and peace. The earliest reference of the concept of Planetary Citizenship can be traced back to the Epics, Vedas, Upanishads and other literatures of India since between seventh and fifth century. Phrases like ‘Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam’ from Mahopanishad (6, 71-73) and Hitopadesa ,which encompasses the concept of Planetary Citizenship, has been very popular since the fifth century in Indian tradition and the people of the country are familiar with that ideology from the remote past itself. Hence the concept of Planetary Citizenship traces its roots in Ancient Indian Philosophy. Presently the study reviews Indian scriptures to diagnose its contribution towards the culture of Planetary Citizenship and creating a new era of peace and prosperity. Keywords:Planetary Citizenship, Indian Tradition, Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam, Planetary Citizenship Education
Authors and Affiliations
Jasna P. Varijan, Dr. Noushad PP
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