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Dharma and Expenditure: A Sankardevian Perspective on Household Consumption in Contemporary Assam

Author(s) Dr. Atri Baruah, Mr. DIBYAJYOTI SARMAH
Country India
Abstract Abstract
The relationship between household consumption and ethical values has long been a subject of inquiry within Indian Knowledge Systems. In this context, the Bhakti movement spearheaded by Srimanta Sankardev in medieval Assam offers profound insights into the moral–economic foundations of expenditure. This paper, titled “Dharma and Expenditure: A Sankardevian Perspective on Household Consumption in Contemporary Assam,” explores how Sankardev’s teachings and institutional innovations—particularly the establishment of satra (monastic centers) and namghar (community prayer halls)—shaped patterns of resource use, consumption, and redistribution in Assamese society.
Sankardev’s neo-Vaishnavite philosophy emphasized simplicity, moderation, and community welfare over conspicuous consumption. By discouraging ritualistic extravagance and promoting collective worship, cultural performance (bhaona), and community dining (prasāda), he redefined expenditure as an ethical act aligned with dharma (righteous living). Household resources were directed not merely toward individual satisfaction but toward sustaining spiritual, social, and cultural capital within the community. In this way, economic behavior was embedded within a moral framework where consumption supported equality, inclusivity, and collective well-being.
The study draws parallels between Sankardev’s medieval framework and contemporary debates on sustainable consumption, social capital, and ethical expenditure. By re-examining the socio-economic dimensions of the Bhakti Andolan in Assam, this paper argues that household consumption is not only a reflection of income but also of values, norms, and cultural ethics. Sankardev’s legacy offers a distinctive indigenous perspective for rethinking economic behavior in present times, particularly in contexts where spiritual values intersect with market-driven consumption. Thus, the paper situates Sankardev’s philosophy within the broader Indian Knowledge System and highlights its continuing relevance in understanding consumption expenditure through the lens of dharma, ethics, and community welfare.
Keywords Consumption, Expenditure, Assam, Dharma, Ethical
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-12
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