Indian Ethical Values: Thought, Tradition and modernity

About The Book

The book Indian Ethical Values: Thought, Tradition and Modernity is an enterprise to explore the rich heritage of Indian ethical values, tracing their journey from ancient wisdom to contemporary challenges. It aims to show how principles such as dharma, truth, compassion, and non-violence have guided individuals and societies across centuries, and how they remain relevant in today’s fast-changing, globalized world. By bridging tradition and modernity, the book offers readers not only a deeper understanding of ethics from an Indian perspective but also practical insights for applying these values in personal life, professional conduct, and social engagement. The book seeks to explore the moral foundations that have shaped Indian civilization across centuries. Drawing from classical sources such as Vedas, Upanishads, and epics, as well as modern philosophical debates, the book aims to highlight how ethical values have been shaped, preserved, and redefined overtime.

About The Author 

Dr. Sarita Chanwaria is a Professor of English with 27 years of distinguished service in higher education. She combines academic scholarship with a deep appreciation of literature’s humanistic and transformative power. Her research interests encompass Indian English literature, children’s literature, Indian Knowledge Systems, ecocriticism, and contemporary literary studies. A dedicated teacher and researcher she has to her credit 35 research papers and articles published in various reputed journals. She has participated in more than 50 national and international seminars and conferences. Dr. Sarita has edited four books.Her intellectual pursuits reflect a sustained commitment to literary inquiry, cultural understanding, and the enduring relevance of Indian ethical and intellectual traditions.
Dr. Gajender Mohan is a Professor in Department of Hindi, Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan Government College, Ajmer, (Rajasthan). He has 29 years of academic experience and has edited text books for various universities in Rajasthan. His articles, poems, stories, memoirs, and research papers have been published in national and international journals and research magazines. He has also authored and translated several books from English to Hindi on various subjects. As an expert, his primary fields of specialization are medieval Hindi poetry and criticism.
Dr. Ashutosh Pareek is a Professor of Sanskrit at Commissionerate of College Education, Jaipur, Rajasthan. An accomplished author, educator, researcher and Sanskrit promoter, he has nearly 18 years of academic and research experience. He has authored and edited 13 books, published over 85 research papers, and presented at more than 130 national and international conferences and seminars. He has also contributed to various academic projects. Dr. Pareek also serves as Visiting Faculty at the Hindu University of America, Orlando, Florida, USA.