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Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Leadership: a Study on Indian Knowledge Systems among Educators

Author(s) Dr. Ambily A S, Eva Robin, Anirudh S Nair
Country India
Abstract This study investigates the relevance of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in shaping leadership practices among educators. While existing literature on educational leadership often emphasizes Western frameworks such as servant leadership, ethical leadership, and emotional intelligence, limited research has examined how indigenous values like Dharma (righteous duty), Karma (action and consequence), and self-discipline can enrich contemporary leadership approaches. This study addresses this gap by analyzing educators’ perceptions of IKS principles and their applicability in academic leadership.
The research adopts both primary and secondary data. A structured questionnaire comprising Likert-scale and open-ended items was distributed among university faculty members from diverse disciplines. The responses provide insights into how educators interpret, value, and potentially integrate IKS into their leadership behavior. Secondary sources, including scholarly literature on IKS and leadership theory, complement the analysis.
Findings are expected to contribute to three dimensions: theoretically, by bridging ancient Indian wisdom with modern leadership discourse; practically, by offering insights for educator training programs that emphasize ethical and value-driven leadership; and at the policy level, by informing curriculum design that integrates IKS into higher education leadership development. By balancing traditional Indian frameworks with modern leadership concepts, the study proposes a coherent model of leadership rooted in both cultural heritage and contemporary educational needs.
Keywords Keywords: Indian Knowledge Systems, Leadership, Educators, Dharma, Karma, Educational Leadership
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
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