Aim and Scope
Aim
The aim of Dnyan Manthan (ज्ञान मन्थन) is to revive, reinterpret, and recontextualize the profound insights of the Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा – Indian Knowledge Tradition) in the context of contemporary academic, social, technological, and environmental challenges. The journal seeks to bridge ancient wisdom with modern disciplines, encouraging interdisciplinary and comparative studies that highlight the relevance and applicability of traditional Indian knowledge systems in modern times.
Scope
Dnyan Manthan is a biannual, peer-reviewed, multilingual international journal that publishes high-quality research articles, critical essays, and reviews across a broad spectrum of disciplines. The scope includes—but is not limited to—the following areas:
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Indian philosophy, logic, epistemology (दर्शन, तर्कशास्त्र, ज्ञानमीमांसा)
- Political thought, ethics, sociology, psychology through Indian frameworks
- Dharmashastra, legal traditions, and social order
- Linguistics & Literature
- Sanskrit grammar and linguistics (व्याकरण)
- Comparative literary studies in regional and classical Indian languages
- Indigenous poetics, dramaturgy, and literary theory (काव्यशास्त्र, नाट्यशास्त्र)
- Science, Technology & Environment
- Ancient Indian contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and natural sciences
- Environmental ethics and ecological wisdom in Vedic and post-Vedic texts
- Indigenous technologies and sustainable practices
- Health Sciences
- Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, and holistic wellness traditions
- Mind-body healing systems and mental health in classical Indian texts
- Commerce, Economics & Management
- Arthashastra and traditional economic models
- Bharatiya management principles and leadership philosophies
- Ethics in business and sustainable development in Indian thought
- Education & Pedagogy
- Traditional Indian education systems (गुरुकुल, पाठशाला)
- Pedagogical principles from Indian scriptures
- Value-based education and educational reforms
- Interdisciplinary and Comparative Studies
- Integration of Indian knowledge systems with modern science and global perspectives
- Application of ancient insights to solve current global issues
Languages Accepted
- English
- हिंदी (Hindī)
- मराठी (Marāṭhī)
- संस्कृत (Saṁskṛta)
