{"product_id":"structural-innovation-for-inclusive-development-in-bihar-copy","title":"The Nature and Grounds of Political Obligation in the Hindu State","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"d_normalheder\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor J.J. Anjaria presents a lucid overview of the role of the State in Hindu thought and its connection to the modern State. The starting point is Dharma, which in Hinduism furnishes the elegant conceptual framework to understand the universe—and thereby also the nature of political obligation and the purpose of human activity. In particular, Hindu thought sees the State and its rulers as subservient to Dharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProf. Anjaria argues that in modern times State regulation of men and institutions based on birth, power, wealth, or gender will block the fulfillment of the individual’s true aspirations and the development of a harmonious society. He calls for a renewed concept of Dharma, which would allow the State, in a true democracy, to fulfill its crucial role of supporting individual human endeavor. This requires moving away from the old view of Dharma, which over the centuries came to be implemented as a rigid, static set of rules that sought to preserve a status quo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers fresh insight into ancient Hindu political theory and a new perspective on Prof. Anjaria’s scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"morecontent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"morecontent\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"morecontent\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d_normalheder\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePraise for this book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It is wonderful to get back to cultural roots, with a mind like Dr. J.J. Anjaria. With him, the past lives today. This particularly when he says that the central principle of dharma should not be given up but the errors of the past must be avoided.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoginder K. Alagh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNoted economist;\u003cbr\u003eformer Union Minister, Government of India;\u003cbr\u003epresently: Chairman, Institute of Rural Management, Anand, Gujarat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An outstanding example of scholarship, the book asks the right questions that are of eternal significance to organised human society, and explores the concept of Dharma as relevant to the ideal of relations between the state and the individual. Based on a deep understanding of both western political thought and of Hindu philoso-phy, it pleads for properly interpreting the conception of Dharma. Reading this book is an enriching experience for the pearls of wisdom it dispenses. For example: 'We look behind only to look forward. . . . The Dharma-rajya of the future cannot be created on the foundations of an iniquitous social order.' Every sentence in the book evokes thoughts on contemporary global issues of nations and people. Highly recommended reading.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eY. Venugopal Reddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmeritus Professor, University of Hyderabad;\u003cbr\u003eFormer Governor, Reserve Bank of India\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is a reminder if we needed one that our pioneering generation of political economists was as familiar with ancient Indian political theory as they were with modern economics. Dr. Anjaria shows a deep know-ledge of the Sanskrit sources as well as Western political philosophy in this—his first book. I am pleased that it is being reissued for modern readers. There is much for us in active politics or just citizens to learn about political obligations from this volume.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLord Meghnad Desai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfessor Emeritus at the London School of Economics,\u003cbr\u003eand the author of The Rediscovery of India\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"morecontent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"morecontent\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"d_normalheder\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author(s) \/ Editor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA renowned economist,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProf. J.J. Anjaria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1908-70) co-authored the classic text on Indian agricultural economics, The Indian Rural Problem. He was edu-cated at Bombay University and the London School of Economics. After teaching at Poona and Bombay Universities, he joined the Reserve Bank of India, and was a staff member of the International Mone-tary Fund soon after its founding. Work on India’s first Five Year Plan brought him to the Planning Commission in 1950. Subsequently, he served as Chief Economic Advisor in the Ministry of Finance and as Executive Director for India at the Interna-tional Monetary Fund. He returned to the Reserve Bank of India as Deputy Governor in 1967. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1957 and elected Hon. Fellow of the London School of Economics in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"glossymenu\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eContents in Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePreface to the New Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShailendra J. Anjaria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntroduction to the New Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUlka Anjaria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGeneral Introduction to the Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eN.A. Thoothi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEditorís Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eN.A. Thoothi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eP.A. Wadia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJ.J. Anjaria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChapter I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Divine Right Theory in Hindu Political Thought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChapter II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Contractual Theory of Political Obligation in Hindu Thought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChapter III \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Theory of Force in Hindu Political Thought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChapter IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Organic Theory in Hindu Political Thought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChapter V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe End of the Hindu State\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChapter VI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe State and the Individual in Hindu Thought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChapter VII\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Nature of the Hindu State\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChapter VIII\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDharma and Political Obligation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"submenu\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.707%; height: 85px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.5957%; height: 21.25px;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0496%; height: 21.25px;\"\u003eAF Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.5957%; height: 21.25px;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0496%; height: 21.25px;\"\u003e2012\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.5957%; height: 21.25px;\"\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0496%; height: 21.25px;\"\u003e316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.5957%; height: 21.25px;\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0496%; height: 21.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e9788171889273\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"J.J. 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