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Memory as Pedagogical Tool: The Role of Objectives and Narratives in Learning Through Literature in the Works of Orhan Pamuk

Philip NJ — 2025-01-31

The works of Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, who is most known for his novels, explore complex ideas of cultural interaction, memory, history, and identity. Subjectivity and the construction of one’s own meaning are common themes in Pamuk’s narratives. The idea that students build their own knowledge through their own experiences and interactions is central to constructivist pedagogy, which this practice echoes. His writings could serve as educational tools to demonstrate how valuable it is to consider different viewpoints and apply critical thinking skills when building knowledge. The utilisation of stories in the classroom is consistent with his elaborate storytelling approach. The three pillars of transformational education—engagement, empathy, and critical reflection—are nurtured through storytelling. Teachers could use Pamuk’s writings as examples or as starting points for class discussions on cultural and personal identity. Discussions regarding the function of art and aesthetics in the classroom would benefit from reading works by Pamuk because of the profound emotional and aesthetic reactions they elicit. His books provide a window into the ways in which feelings impact education, self-discovery, and moral reasoning.

Crop Residues: The Unseen Threat to Environmental Sustainability

Suman Singh — 2025-01-31

Crop residue management (CRM) is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, addressing significant environmental and economic challenges. In India, the widespread practice of burning crop residues leads to severe air pollution, soil degradation, and health hazards. This paper explores the importance of CRM in environmental conservation, its economic potential, and the sustainable practices available for managing crop residues. It highlights the detrimental effects of residue burning, such as the release of harmful gases (CO2, CH4, NH3), and the subsequent loss of soil nutrients and biomass. The paper also discusses alternative CRM strategies, including composting, mulching, bioenergy production, and biochar utilization, which offer solutions to mitigate environmental damage while improving agricultural productivity and economic returns. The findings underscore the need for integrated approaches involving government policies, technological innovations, and farmer education to promote sustainable CRM practices across India.

AI Meets Mindfulness: Redefining Spirituality and Meditation in the Digital Age

Rajeev Lochan Tripathi — 2025-01-31

The combination of spirituality, meditation, and artificial intelligence (AI) has promising potential to expand people’s well-being using technology-based meditation. Proper meditation originates from Zen Buddhism and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and focuses on inner peace and intensified consciousness which elective personal disposition. AI, in turn, brings smarter means of delivering those practices in the form of self-improving systems that customize and make access to them easier. However, such an integration brings major philosophical and ethical issues into question, including the genuineness of experiences that are facilitated by artificial intelligence, data sharing, concerns over over-dependence on the technology that may in turn cause reduced personal responsibility and hard work. This paper aims at analysing the critical integration of AI-driven meditation following the spiritual interpretations of traditional meditation without compromising the tenets of meditation. It presents an interdisciplinary approach based on recent findings from the field of cognitive science, moral AI, and Eastern wisdom traditions to approach these problems. Therefore, by identifying the research lacunae, it provides a groundwork for voting ethically in the integration of AI in mindfulness practice and avoiding constraining human-oriented values resulting in improved existential spiritual change.

Mapping Vedantic Pañcakośas to AI-Powered Machine Existence: An Analogy of Sheaths in Human and Robotic Life

Sachin M. Naik — 2025-01-31

Vedānta, a prominent philosophical school of thought, describes human existence through the concept of five sheaths, or Pañcakośas: Annamaya Kośa, Prāṇamaya kośa, Manomaya Kośa, Vijñānamaya Kośa, and Ānandmaya Kośa. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), machines specifically robots are increasingly being designed to mimic human functions. At present, these AI-powered robots exhibit limited cognitive abilities, but future advancements may enable them to outperform humans in certain domains. This paper explores the possibility of mapping the Panchkośa framework of Vedāntic philosophy onto the existence of AI machines, providing an analogy between the five (or fewer) sheaths that may characterize a robotic existence and the human sheaths. Furthermore, this work offers insights into the distinctions between human existence and contemporary AI machines, helping to illuminate the philosophical and existential differences between humans and intelligent machines. Further it puts forward few intriguing questions that Indian knowledge systems must address should AI robots achieve a fully developed system of Kośas. This model will evolve as developments in computer science continue to produce more advanced and intelligent robotic systems.

AI and Indian Dystopias: Cultural Disruption and Ethical Dilemmas in Asur and Ok Computer

Vanya Goyal — 2025-01-31

This paper seeks to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cultural disruption in Indian dystopian narratives, with a focus on the shows Asur and Ok Computer. Both series offer compelling insights into how AI reshapes societal structures, ethical paradigms, and human identities in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, particularly in the post-COVID context. Asur blends mythology and technology to depict a chilling dystopia where AI tools like facial recognition and behavioural analysis become weapons for moral and ideological battles. The show critiques the ethical ambiguity of AI applications and highlights the dangers of unchecked technological advancement in a culturally diverse society. It raises critical questions about the relationship between traditional Indian philosophies of dharma and karma and the cold logic of AI systems. In contrast, Ok Computer offers a satirical lens on a future where AI and robotics are deeply entrenched in daily life, questioning the ethics of automation, data governance, and the boundaries of human-machine relationships. The series critiques blind faith in technology, juxtaposing Western models of technological determinism with Indian spiritual perspectives on consciousness and ethical responsibility. This analysis investigates how these narratives reflect the broader anxieties surrounding AI in India, including digital colonialism, socio-cultural disruptions, and ethical dilemmas. By integrating Indian philosophical frameworks with global AI discourses, the paper aims to highlight the unique dimensions of human-machine relationships in the Indian context. Through the lens of Asur and Ok Computer, this paper demonstrates how Indian dystopian fiction engages with pressing concerns about technology and cultural identity, offering critical insights into the evolving dynamics of AI-driven futures.

Exploring Consciousness: An Indian Philosophical Perspective

Rubi Kumari Yadav — 2025-01-31

Consciousness, a derivative of Latin word conscius (con- “together” and “scio” “to know”). In Simple terms it is awareness of internal and external existence. However, even now, defining consciousness remains a difficult Endeavor. Its nature has led to millennia of analyses, explanations, and debate by various philosophers. In the Western tradition, consciousness is basically a function of brain. In fact, it characterized psychology as a science of consciousness when it first emerged as a discipline in the latter half of the nineteenth century. In Indian philosophy, the study of consciousness is a basic component of the human experience that offers profound insights into the nature of the self, the cosmos, and life. According to Indian traditions, consciousness is a far broader idea that permeates the entire universe and is not just confined to human experience. It describes consciousness as an underlying, timeless principle that serves as the foundation for existence and the lens through which we perceive the universe. It is an innate, immutable principle that exists outside of the mental and physical domains. It Sees consciousness as a universal, all-pervading force that shapes and informs the very fabric of existence. The various viewpoints on consciousness including its philosophical, ethical, and spiritual aspects, are examined in this article. The essay offers Rich and varied viewpoints on consciousness provided by Indian philosophical traditions, emphasizing its essential, non-material character as well as its relationship to the self and the universe. Indian philosophies describe consciousness as an underlying, timeless principle that serves as the foundation for existence and the lens through which we perceive the universe, in contrast to Western perspectives that frequently reduce consciousness to brain activity.

Philosophical Analysis of Consciousness as an Intersection Point of Philosophy, Culture and Artificial Intelligence

Sanjay Kumar Tiwari — 2025-01-31

Consciousness, as a fundamental aspect of human experience, has been a subject of profound inquiry across philosophy, culture, and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). This paper explores the multifaceted nature of consciousness as a nexus where these domains intersect. By examining philosophical theories of consciousness, cultural interpretations of self-awareness, and the implications of AI advancements, the study addresses the challenges of defining consciousness, its diverse cultural interpretations, and the ethical and technical questions surrounding its replication or simulation in machines. The paper argues that consciousness is not only a philosophical puzzle but also a cultural construct and a technological frontier, with significant implications for our understanding of humanity and the future of intelligent systems. Through an interdisciplinary lens, this analysis highlights the need for continued dialogue between philosophy, culture, and AI research to navigate the complexities of consciousness in an increasingly technologically driven world.

Continuum Hypothesis Higher Infinity and Human Consciousness

Keyuri Atri — 2025-01-31

When Centor proved that all infinities not equal completely New Era in logic and in mathematics opened. It is proved that there are more real numbers than natural numbers and there cannot be a maximum set in mathematics. If we take the power set of a given set then it always contains more members than the set itself. In this way there is no and infinities. There cannot be a collection which can be called the highest or maximum collection. This is also a limit of human reasoning because it appears in the form that if it is believed that the continuum hypothesis is true then it also works. And if we believe that the continuum hypothesis is false then it also works. Actually, Godel and Cohen proved that both continuum hypothesis and its negation can be proved as independent from the rest of the axioms of set theory. Since 1963 this is an unsolved problem in mathematical logic. Very recently the famous mathematical logician hugh woodin proved a result in which there is a particular type of model in which the continuum hypothesis is false. In our Upnishada Anant is called the Swarooplakshan of Brahma. If Anant is to be taken seriously when merely on the ground of intellect infinity cannot be grasped. We have repeatedly observed in Upnishada that true infinity can be obtained only in the state of liberation and mathematical infinity is not true infinity which can be assigned to ultimate reality or Brahma. There is a future scope of research in this direction where particularly from Taitiriya Upnishad where Satya, Gyan and Anant are stated as Swarooplakshan of Brahma. This new science of consciousness can be developed. Only Brahma is infinite in the absolute sense of the term and all other infinities which occur in logic and mathematics are relative infinities and so they cannot be the characteristic of reality.

Socio-Culture Impact of AI on Traditional Indian Communities

Sandeep Kumar Saroj — 2025-01-31

This article explores the socio-cultural impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on traditional Indian communities. In recent years, AI technologies have increasingly penetrated various aspects of Indian society, influencing cultural practices, economic structures, and social dynamics. The study examines how AI advancements are reshaping traditional roles, customs, and knowledge systems within these communities. It investigates both the positive and negative implications of AI adoption, highlighting changes in livelihood patterns, community cohesion, and intergenerational knowledge transfer. Special attention is given to the ethical considerations and challenges arising from the integration of AI into cultural frameworks that emphasize collective identity and spiritual values. Through a qualitative approach involving case studies and community interviews, the research elucidates the nuanced responses of traditional Indian societies to AI innovations, addressing issues of cultural preservation, adaptation, and resilience. By analyzing these dynamics, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex interactions between technological progress and cultural continuity in contemporary India.

Relevance of Human Values in Ramcharitmanas in Contemporary Educational Context: A Study

Anupam Singh — 2025-01-31

In the modern education system, ethics and human values are becoming increasingly peripheral. Due to the emphasis on technical and vocational skills, younger generations are moving away from education grounded in moral and cultural values. In this context, epic texts like Goswami Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas, which advocate numerous lofty human values such as truth, righteousness, compassion, service, and respect for women, become highly relevant to contemporary education. This research paper examines the necessity, relevance, and potential effective implementation of these human values advocated in Ramcharitmanas within the current educational system. The aim is to demonstrate how integrating these values into curricula and co-curricular activities can make modern education more ethical and sensitive. Such inclusion not only fosters personal development but also enhances cultural awareness, ethics, and harmony in society.

Interrelationship between Pali Literature, Culture, and Artificial Intelligence: Confluence of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Innovations

Rahul Amritraj — 2025-01-31

This research paper focuses on the interplay between Pali literature and Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring the possibilities where ancient Buddhist philosophy and modern technological innovations converge. Pali literature, especially the Tripitaka, presents profound principles related to ethics, meditation, and consciousness, which could assist in the moral and philosophical development of AI. The three divisions of Tripitaka—Vinayapitaka, Suttapitaka, and Abhidhammapitaka—could serve as guiding principles for ethical decision-making and self-improvement mechanisms in AI. Concepts like the Noble Eightfold Path, Vipassana, and Anicca could aid in making AI more sensitive and morally responsible. Recently recognized as a classical language by the Indian government, Pali opens new avenues in AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP). AI-based language translation, ethical algorithms, and digital preservation of Pali literature can play a crucial role in its conservation and dissemination. This research bridges cooperation between Pali literature and AI from ethical, cultural, and technical perspectives, potentially making AI development more humane and empathetic in the future.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Community Welfare: A Philosophical Exploration

Manisha Mishra — 2025-01-31

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realm of community welfare is giving birth to possibilities and thoughtfulness in contemporary society. This technological revolution not only improves the quality of life but also contributes effectively to health, education, poverty alleviation, disaster management, and other social services. Through AI, better decision-making, efficient resource distribution, and rapid problem-solving are becoming feasible, thereby ensuring prosperity and justice in society. For example, AI-based predictive models are assisting in the management of unforeseen disasters and are paving the way for new diagnoses and treatments in the field of medicine. However, a pertinent question arises: how should its development and usage for human welfare be guided by ethical guidelines? Additionally, it is essential to understand how AI (Artificial Intelligence) can reduce social inequalities and influence the human decision-making process. Should it be viewed merely as a technical tool, or should it be integrated with principles such as ethical responsibilities, privacy, and equality? Adopting a human-centered perspective, this research paper analyzes not only the technical benefits of AI but also its ethical, social, and philosophical aspects. The aim of this research paper is to clarify how AI can be used as a collaborative tool to enhance community participation and self-reliance. By integrating technical innovations with philosophical perspectives, this paper presents a framework for achieving long-term goals of community welfare. Therefore, understanding these aspects of AI will not only expand its scope but also ensure that technological progress remains balanced with human values.

Autonomy of the Will in Kant’s Philosophy: An Analysis

Riddhi — 2025-01-31

In Immanuel Kant’s ethical philosophy, the autonomy of the will stands as a foundational concept that not only delineates but also profoundly shapes human morality and individual autonomy. Kant posited that human beings, through their capacity for rational deliberation, actively construct moral principles and retain the freedom to exercise moral judgment. Central to his ethical framework, the categorical imperative serves as a fundamental cornerstone of morality, underscoring both the intrinsic autonomy of the human will and the attendant moral responsibilities that ensue. This research article critically examines Kant’s theory of autonomous will, delving into its implications for moral autonomy and the interplay between natural necessity and the dichotomy of determination versus freedom. By exploring these facets, the study elucidates Kant’s enduring relevance in contemporary ethical discourse, offering insights into how his philosophical constructs continue to inform debates on moral agency, ethical decision-making, and the broader landscape of moral philosophy.

A Fragile World: Pandemics, Climate Change, and Bio-Threats in Sarah Moss’s Novels

Ankita Mohanty — 2025-01-31

Some observers have delineated the coronavirus pandemic as an ‘Anthropocene disease’, thereby focusing attention to its connection with its new ecological era that is distinguished by the considerable pressure human activities are wielding on ecosystems and the consequences on society and environment. Techno-specific management of the living world precisely the underlying cause of deterioration of eco-systems and living conditions that created Anthropocene in the first place. Since environmental disasters and pandemics are largely man-made, the ultimate goal of eco-criticism may well be to decentralize humans, to attend what is suppressed and silenced in the Anthropocene epoch. Cold Earth (2009) and The Fell (2021) by Sarah Moss are complex novels dealing with the human nature and behaviour in the context of a calamity generated by a sudden and unknown disease. In other words, Moss’s fiction contributes to a poetics of the archive understood as a way to record and reimburse for the human loss and ecological apocalypse. The presence of a deadly zoonotic diseases (bio-engineered virus) has once again raised questions of how human invasion on animal species, both in supposedly wild species and the very tamed ones of industrial agriculture, threatens a global civilization (disruption of both human and natural systems). The relevance of reading these novels, when the entire humanity faced a terrible viral pandemic is obvious and helpful. The present paper aims to explore Sarah Moss’s novels from a combined eco-critical perspective emphasizing the interrelatedness of humanity, bio-engineered virus and surrounding environment. The main research questions of this study are: Why pandemic is considered as an Anthropocene disease? How does bio- engineered virus affect the environment as a whole? Justifying the eco-critical approach towards pandemic. Another aspect that this paper will touch is the matrix of mind and matter due to the difficulties they face during pandemics and the importance of emotion management in these extreme conditions. For the proposed analysis the following methods will be used: close reading, eco-criticism, Narratology.

Khushwant Singh’s Journalistic Career and Political Vision: Navigating Religion, Identity, and Nationalism through His Writings

Jamal Sami — 2025-01-31

Khushwant Singh, one of the most widely read post-colonial writers in English, is celebrated for his multifaceted career as a distinguished journalist, adept historical novelist, influential columnist, political commentator, and social critic. His influence spans both contemporary Indian literature and journalism, having held key editorial roles at notable publications such as The Illustrated Weekly of India, The National Herald, and The Hindustan Times. Known for his wit and humour, Singh’s writing continues to resonate with readers today. With a prolific body of work that includes over a hundred books—ranging from fiction and non-fiction to historical novels, short stories, and joke collections—his legacy is firmly established. At the age of 98, he published Khushwantnama: The Lessons of My Life. This article aims to explore his journalistic career and political vision, providing a brief look at his most influential works.

Contribution of Yoga and Nath Tradition to Social Harmony

Meenakshi Meher — 2025-01-31

This research paper focuses on the integration of yoga and the Nath tradition, emphasizing their contributions to social harmony. The study acknowledges yoga's role in promoting harmony and balance in modern society, while highlighting the significant role of the Nath tradition in contributing to their socio-economic structure. The research analyzes various traditional and contemporary yogic practices and discusses their impact on social harmony in detail. It presents how elements of yoga deeply influence aspects like health, mental well-being, and social harmony, particularly through the Nath tradition. This study will help understand the role of yoga in social and religious structures and present new directions to enhance harmony.

Health and Living Conditions for Migrant Labourers

Banveer Kaur Jhinger Toor — 2025-01-31

The health and living standards of migrant workers are two more sensitive and relatively neglected topics in public health and socio-economic investigation. They remain crucial in sectors that fuel the economic development of a nation but are exposed to diseases, poor accommodation, and service withdrawal. To determine the quality of life of the migrant laborers, this paper explores their physical and mental health, environmental, and social factors. The study aims and research questions are to determine the core concerns about the care of the migrant labor force using a method that involved a literature review, interviews, and policy analysis. Evidently, laborers are especially vulnerable to communicable illnesses, work-related injuries, and mental disorders due to social isolation, undeveloped employment conditions, and economic instability. Also, data reveal significant access barriers, including costs, immigration status, and geographic remoteness, accompanied by environmental factors including overcrowded dwellings, hygiene, and scarce or poor quality food supplies. The paper also discusses policies today, which emphasize efficiency in health and housing and equality for the vulnerable groups. Solving these issues would be beneficial not just to the employees who have become vulnerable in the migrant context but also to states by building the durability of the labor force and the population's health. Thus, the concluding recommendations are oriented to the access to health care; the improvement of housing policies and creating social support systems are recommended for implementing through an integrated intersectoral approach that would help to improve the quality of life of migrant laborers.