Bahudha and the Post 9/11 World

by Balmiki Prasad Singh

Overview

This book propounds the concept of Bahudha-an eternal reality or continuum, a dialogue of harmony, and peaceful living. It refutes widely publicized ideas about the clash of civilizations and explains how the Bahudhā approach recognizes the distinction between plural societies and pluralism, an inevitable ingredience of democratic societies. One of the lessons of 9/11 is that we are living in an inter-dependent world. The author argues that in these times of unprecedented change, old doctrines have to be transcended, and the language of dialogue needs to be reconstructed. The answer to terrorism lies in respect for human rights, and other cultures and value systems. This will go a long way in facilitating and enhancing dialogue processes eventually leading to a harmonious society and a peaceful world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199087945
Publisher:	OUP India
Publication date:	02/20/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Balmiki Prasad Singh, Dr, Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow and Former Home Secretary, Government of India

Balmiki Prasad Singh is Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow and Former Home Secretary, Govt of India.

Table of Contents

Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama;
Acknowledgements;
Preface;
Part I. A World in need of Bahudhā:
Chapter 1.The World Today;
Chapter 2.Political Tsunamis and After;
Part II. Manifestations of Bahudhā Approach in India:
Chapter 3. The Vedic World View;
Chapter 4. The Pathfinders;
Chapter 5. The Builders;
Chapter 6. The Rulers;
Chapter 7. Among People;
Part III. Bahudhā as an Instrument of Public Policy for Harmony:
Chapter 8.The Culture of Bahudhā;
Part IV. The Global Imperatives of Bahudhā;
Chapter 9. Religion for All Beings;
Chapter 10. Education for Harmony;
Chapter 11. International Political Architecture: The United Nations;
Part V. The Future of Bahudhā;
Chapter 12. In Conclusion;
Bibliography;
Index