Online Link for National Seminar on Socio-Political Philosophy of Prof. Daya Krishna

Link for the seminar:

https://www.youtube.com/live/o8tkM16KzZQ?si=nw6FH6aOuqtvNi5o

https://www.youtube.com/live/S7kmsWi1EN8?si=HUQfpomjRpDMdNRq

https://www.youtube.com/live/o8tkM16KzZQ?si=XJWe_BWcy0Bo2YCe

Presentation: Concept of Good Life in Indian Context

The good life is one in which what someone does and feels leads to and is constitutive of their fulfillment, also called happiness. Such happiness is neither primarily an experience; nor is it found as a consequence of following moral laws. Instead, happiness is fundamentally an activity: it is the state of the person who is living without hindrance the life that becomes a human being. The good life is the primary source of happiness. Here we will discuss the concept of the good life in the Indian Context.

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^{Delivered a lecture on “Concept of Good Life in Indian Context” at “Centre of Excellence” Govt. Degree College, Sanjauli, Shimla on 23rd November 2022.}

Presentation:E-learning and Research

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  The emerging trend all over the world is towards more individualized and flexible forms of learning with an emphasis on the individual learning. The National Policy on Education (1986) has emphasized the application of Educational Technology to improve the Quality of Education at all levels. E-content is a very power full tool of education. E-content is valuable to the learners and also helpful to teachers of all individual instruction systems; E-content is the latest method of instruction that has attracted more attention to gather with the concept of models differences of the learners.

  
  

  Note: Delivered Lecture on “ E-learning and Research” in the Lecture Series on Research Methodology organized by the Department of Economics, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi (UP) h^{eld on 12th April, 2022.}

My Academic Report-2021

Dear Scholars/Friends,

I am submitting my academic report for the year 2021 as a part of my regular practice every year.  It helps me to evaluate my academic contribution per year and it motivates me to do more…

Award: 01

• “Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship National Award-2021” by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi in 37^th National Conference of Dalit Writers, Delhi on December, 11-12, 2021.

Paper/Article Published: 02

• “भारत में नैतिक नेतृत्व: वर्तमान परिदृश्य एवं भविष्य” , चिन्तन , सम्पादक  डॉ सुरेश कुमार, शब्दश्री प्रकाशन, रोहतक , वर्ष 2021, पृष्ठ 78-88 (ISBN: 978-81-951797-8-7).
• “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision of a Just Society” in Philosophical Reflections edited by K. Om Narayana Rao, Kailash Chandra Moharana, Pramod Kumar Das, Philosophy Family, Puri 2021, pp.84-88. (ISBN:978-93-5493-645-6).

Paper  Presented: 02

• ^{Delivered Lecture on “Why to Study Philosophy at UG Level?” in One-Day Webinar organized by Department of Philosophy, Govt. MAM PG College, Jammu held on 2nd April, 2021.}
• ^{Delivered Lecture on “Philosophy and the Search of Wisdom” in the World Philosophy Day Celebration by Department of Philosophy , Institute of Integrated and Honours Studies (HISS), Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra held on 28th December, 2021.}

Citation Received: 04

1. Yurt, Engin. (2021)  “East – West Dialogues in Philosophy, Studies of Art, Aesthetics and Phenomenology  ”. 1st Edition: Sentez Publishing  Bursa March 2021: Sirswal, D. R. 2005. “Hume’s Ideas on the Problem of Personal Identity”. Journal of Bihar Philosophical Research (Combined Edition): 189- 197. Sirswal, D. R. 2008. “Humans Beings Have No Identical Self”. Proceedings of the 20th Conference of All Orissa Philosophy Association, p. 198-210. Sirswal, D. R. 2010. “The Concept of the Self in David Hume and the Buddha”. Satya Nilayam: Chennai Journal of Intercultural Philosophy, 17: 23-36.) 
2. Ni KadekSurpi (2021) Hindu Literacy: The Basic Concept of Education and the Literacy Patter in Upanisads, Academic International Conference on Literacy and Novelty Volume 2021 (Conference Paper), Published: 8 July 2021 (Sirswal DR. Methods of philosophical inquiry in Upanishads. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research. 2012;1(2):57–62.)    
3. Lata Narayan, Hegde, & Shailashri, V. T., (2021). A Study on Transformation of Higher Education System: Present Scenario and Future Outlook. International Journal of Management, Technology, and Social Sciences (IJMTS), 6(1), 1-11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5145600.   ( Desh Raj Sirswal. (2016). Higher Education and Research in India: An overview. Intellectual Quest, 5(2), 26-38. )        
4. Sourav Chandra Garaian, Dr. Subir Sen (2021)    SAVITRIBAI PHULE THE FIRST LADY TEACHER AND SOCIAL REFORMER IN NINETEENTH CENTURY OF INDIA ,ISSN (Online): 2455-3662     EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) - Peer Reviewed Journal, Volume: 7, Issue: 6, June 2021,Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra7439  DOI No: 10.36713/epra7439 (  Sirswal, D. R. (2013). Mahatma Jyotiba Phule : A Modern Indian Philosopher. pp 1-12.)   

Programme Organised:02

1. Online Essay Writing Competition (Intra-college) on “Life, Writings and Teachings of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji” organized by Preservation, Promotion of Culture and Heritage Society, PGGC-46, Chandigarh on 10th February, 2021. 
2. “Indian Philosopher’s Day Celerbration-2021 sponsored by ICPR New Delhi organized by Department of Philosophy and Department of Sanskrit, PGGC-46 Chandigarh held on 9th October, 2021.

Membership of Society: 04

• Member of Board of Studies (Alumni/Industry Professional Representative) in U.G.B.O.S. in Philosophy at  Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra for two years (8/11/2021). 
• Approved Supervisor for Ph.D. students in the subject of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts by Panjab University, Chandigarh ( 28/09/2021)
• Life-Member, Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra Alumni Association (KIKAA) in 2021.
• Member, The Global Forum for Young Philosophers (GFYP) on 25^th November 2021.
• Participations in Webinars: 05

1. Participated in National Webinar on “Revamping Education Sector Digitally” organized by the Department of Management, PGGC-46, Chandigarh held on April 30, 2021.
2. National Webinar on the topic, “Decoding Drug Issues Amidst the Pandemic and Youth Outreach” organized by Drug De-Addiction Society, PGGC-46 Chandigarh held on  June 11,  2021.
3. Participated in One-Day National Webinar on “Environmental Ethics” organized by Department of Philosophy and Department of Zoology, Baring Union Christian College, Batala (Punjab) held on June 18, 2021.
4. Participated in Virtual Talk on “How Yoga Can Help Us Prevent COVID-19” organized by Cachar College in collaboration with Aarogyam Yoga and Wellness Studio, Silchar (Assam) held on June 21, 2021.
5. National Webinar on “Relevance of  Marxism in Contemporary Indian Society” organized by Department of Sociology, Gandhi Memorial National College, Ambala Cantt. held on July 5, 2021. 

Journal Issues:01

• Lokayata Vol. XII , No.01 & 02 ( September 2021) 

New Courses enrolled:01

• Critical Thinker Academy: Learn to Think Like a Philosopher (Udemy).

Reviews on My work: 02

• डॉ प्रवीण ठाकुर “समकालीनता की विशेषताओं को समेटता काव्य संग्रह : मैं तुम्हारे नाम लिखता हूँ ” , समर्पण, सम्पादक दीपक कुमार ,  मार्च 2021, pp.30-32.
• डॉ प्रवीण ठाकुर “डॉ देशराज सिरसवाल के काव्य संग्रह  ‘मैं तुम्हारे नाम लिखता हूँ ‘ में सामाजिक संवेदना”, हिन्दी साहित्य में विविध विमर्श , सम्पादक डॉ सुरेन्द्र शर्मा , मनीष पब्लिकेशन्स, दिल्ली, 2021, pp.147-154.

Additional Work:

In addition to the above said, I submitted several reports of the programs,  regularly updated all our philosophy pages including Philosophy News in India, The Positive Philosophy, Indian Psychology, Philosophical Mind Studies, A Class-Room Introduction to Logic, Elements of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philpapers, Scribd.com, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Issuu.com, Linkedin, YourQoute and Shabdnagri etc.  

Hope your blessings, motivation and good wishes guide me in my academic career and social life in future also.

Thanks for being with me.

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

December 31, 2021

Lecture on “Philosophy and the Search of Wisdom”

^{Delivered Lecture on “Philosophy and the Search of Wisdom” in the World Philosophy Day Celebration by Department of Philosophy , Institute of Integrated and Honours Studies (HISS), Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra held on 28th December, 2021.}

Lecture on "Why to Study Philosophy at UG Level ?"

 

 Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. “The unexamined life is not worth living,” said Socrates, one of our most enduring philosophers and thinkers. Being able to think critically and independently is an important skill that is often taken for granted. The serious study of philosophy as a major can prepare you to excel in any number of distinct, rewarding, and challenging careers. Philosophy is a multifaceted subject that has endless depth and potential to study and learn from for years to come. 

Note: Presented in One-Day Webinar on “Why to Study Philosophy at UG Level ?” at Department of Philosophy, Govt. MAM P.G.College, Jammu on 2^nd April, 2021.

Link for full presentation:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350579455_Why_to_Study_Philosophy_at_UG_Level

A Class-Room Introduction to Logic (Paperback)

A Class-Room Introduction to Logic 

(Paperback)

Author : Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

ISBN:  9798647876102

First Edition: 24th May, 2020

© Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Pehowa (Kurukshetra)

Link to AMAZON.COM:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08929Z9ZV?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

E-book:दार्शनिक निबन्ध (Philosophical Essays)

दार्शनिक निबन्ध (Philosophical Essays)

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

No. CPPIS/2020/01

First Edition: March 2020

© Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), Pehowa (Kurukshetra)

Download the book:

https://cppispublications.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/e-bookदार्शनिक-निबन्ध-philosophical-essays/

हरियाणा में दर्शन एवम् लोकधर्म का विकास (Development of Philosophy & Folk Religion in Haryana)

  

  

 भारतवर्ष को दर्शन और धर्म की दृष्टि से विश्वपटल पर बहुत ही महत्वपूर्ण स्थान प्राप्त है. भारतीय समाज में धार्मिक विविधता के साथ-साथ हमें लोकधर्म की क्षेत्रीय स्तर पर हमें बहुत सी धाराएँ देखने को मिलती है. हरियाणा प्रदेश की भूमि को वेद, उपनिषद, महाभारत, पुराण, गीता आदि की रचना-स्थली भी माना गया है. इसे महाराजा हर्ष, सूरदास और बाणभट्ट जैसे महान व्यक्तित्वों की भूमि के साथ-साथ लोकभाषा का साहित्य का सृजनस्थल भी रहा है. लेकिन वर्तमान में हम वैश्वीकरण, सांस्कृतिकरण, और ब्राह्मणीकरण के चलते हम उन वैचारिक, सामाजिक और राजनैतिक प्रभाव डालने वाली संस्थाओं के महत्व को भूलाकर देश के सांस्कृतिक और दार्शनिक मूल्यों से दूर होते जा रहे हैं. प्रस्तुत लेख में हरियाणा राज्य में दर्शन और लोकधर्म के विषय पर प्रकाश डालना मुख्य उद्देश्य है.

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Presented  “Development of Philosophy & Folk Religion in Haryana” in XX Conference of North-west Indian Sociological Association on Contemporary Issues in North West India: Challenges and Strategies organized by  Department of Sociology, Panjab University, Chandigarh held on 21-22 February, 2019.

महात्मा गाँधी के अनुसार आधुनिक सभ्यता: एक अवलोकन

महात्मा गाँधी के अनुसार आधुनिक सभ्यता: एक अवलोकन  

(Mahatma Gandhi on Modern Civilization: An Overview)

डॉ. देशराज सिरसवाल 

सारांश 

महात्मा गाँधी भारत के कुछ महान विद्वानों में से एक हैं जिन्होंने विश्वपटल पर अपनी एक अलग छाप छोड़ी है. उनके दर्शन को भारतीय जनमानस ने खुले मन से आत्मसात किया जिसका उदाहरण स्वतन्त्रता आन्दोलन के समय में उनके प्रभाव से जाना जा सकता है. गाँधी के सत्य के प्रयोग, अहिंसा, सत्याग्रह, सर्वोदय आदि विचार आज हमारी भारतीय शिक्षा का एक अभिन्न अंग बन चुका है. राजनीति, धर्म, सामाजिक समस्याओं पर उनका चिन्तन हमें आश्चर्य में डाल देता है. उनका साहित्य लगभग सौ ग्रन्थों में प्रकाशित रूप में हमारे बीच उपलब्ध है. गाँधी के जीवन पर भारतीय दर्शन का व्यापक प्रभाव था. गीता और बुद्ध के ‘सर्वभूत हित’ के आदर्श से गाँधी प्रभावित  रहे. उनके चिन्तन पर रस्किन एवम् टॉलस्टॉय  का भी प्रभाव था. इस तरह गाँधी में पूर्व और पश्चिम का समन्वय दिखाई देता है. गाँधी के अनुसार आधुनिक सभ्यता अनीति और अधर्म पर आधारित है इसीलिए सर्वग्रासी है . गाँधी ने वर्तमान सभ्यता की चार प्रमुख समस्यायों को चिंताजनक माना-हथियारों एवम् हिंसा की समस्या, पर्यावरण , निर्धनता एवं मानवाधिकारों की समस्या. यह समस्याएं आधुनिक सभ्यता की देन है अत: उन्होंने इसकी आलोचना की तथा विकल्प में एक नई मानव सभ्यता का प्रारूप प्रस्तुत किया जो सादगी, संयम , अपरिग्रह एवम् स्वावलम्बन की जीवनशैली के साथ अहिंसात्मक एवम् शुद्ध साधनों तथा प्रकृति के साथ मैत्री व साहचर्य पर आधारित विकास पद्धति का पक्षधर हैं. आज गाँधी एक व्यक्ति न रहकर एक वाद की तरह हमारे सामने प्रकट होते है जो हमारे सामाजिक और राजनैतिक जीवन पर असर डाल रहा है. आज गाँधी –वन्दन एवं गाँधी-विरोध का प्रवाह निरंतर चल रहा है लेकिन देश एवम् विश्व की परिस्थितियाँ गाँधी चिन्तन की प्रासंगिकता को व्यापक रूप से उजागर कर रही हैं  प्रस्तुत पत्र का उद्देश्य आधुनिक सभ्यता पर उनके विचारों को जानने का प्रयास है तथा आज के समय के अनुरूप समीक्षा करना भी है.

मुख्य-पद: महात्मा गाँधी, भारतीय दर्शन, आधुनिक सभ्यता, भारतीय समाज एवम् मूल्य.

Presented at:
International Seminar On Sustainable Development, Gandhian Legacy and 21st Century Challenges (9-10 March 2018) Sponsored by ICSSR    Organized By Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Aristotle on Happiness and the Good Life

Abstract

Aristotle was the last, and the most influential of the Greek philosophers. Aristotle studied philosophy as well as different branches of natural sciences. In fact, he had a keen interest in the world of experience and is the founder of at least two sciences: (1) Logic and (2) Biology. Aristotle’s system of philosophy falls into the fivefold division of Logic, metaphysics, physics, ethics and aesthetics. Aristotle talks about the ultimate good being eudaimonia  – a good life, a flourishing life, a fulfilled and worthwhile life. Reflecting on ideals and connecting them to reality is only the first step in the search for the good life. A For Aristotle the final end of human life is to flourish, to live well, to have a good life. All acts should aim at this end. According to Aristotle, the good life consists in the possession, over the course of a lifetime, of all those things that are really good for us.  Aristotle’s purpose in the Nicomachean Ethics is not just to explain the philosophy of the excellence for human beings but also to demonstrate specifically how human beings can lead lives of excellence as activity in accordance with practical and theoretical reason. The objective of this paper is to study the concept of happiness and the good life according to Aristotle.

Key-Words: Ethics, Aristotle, Happiness, Virtue, Good Life.

MY ACADEMIC REPORT- 2016

Dear Scholars/Friends,

I am submitting my academic report for the year 2016 as a regular practice every year.  This helps me to evaluate my academic contribution per year and motivate me to do more………..

Papers Published: 05

• • “Philosophy of Sufism and Islam” in Lokāyata: Journal of Positive Philosophy, Volume VI, No. 01 , March, 2016, pp.34-38 (ISSN: 2249-8389).
• • “The Role of Religious and Spiritual Values in Shaping Humanity  (A Study of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Religious Thoughts” in Milestone Education Review (The Journal of Ideas on Educational & Social Transformation), Year 07, No.01, April, 2016, pp. 06-18 (ISSN: 2278-2168).
• • “Positive Philosophy of Swami Brahmananda Saraswati” in Darshan Jyoti: Refereed Annual Philosophical Research Journal, Year 05, No.01, September, 2015-August-2016, pp. 124-130 (ISSN: 2249-1196).
• • “Role of Religions in Imparting Social Justice in Indian Socio-Political Context” in Milestone Education Review (The Journal of Ideas on Educational & Social Transformation), Year 07, No.02, October, 2016, pp. 51-58 (ISSN: 2278-2168).
• • “Crime Against Dalits and Indigenous People as an International Human Rights Issue” in Proceedings of National Seminar on Human Rights of Marginalised Groups: Understanding and Rethinking Strategies”, complied by Dr. Manoj Kumar, Twentyfirst Century Publications, Patiala, 2016, pp.214-225 (ISBN:978-93-85447-01-3).

Book/E-book: 03

• • Essays on Positive Philosophy [Kindle Edition], Desh Raj Sirswal, CPPIS, Pehowa in March 2016 http://positivephilosophy.webs.com/
• • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: The Maker of Modern India, Edited: Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal, CPPIS, Pehowa in April, 2016 (ISBN: 978-81-922377-8-7), http://positivephilosophy.webs.com/
• • Proceedings of One-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Indian Constitution and Indian Society, Compiled by Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal, Department of Philosophy and P.G. Department of Public Administration, PGGCG-11, Chandigarh in 2016 (ISBN: 978-81-922377-9-4).

Papers  Presented: 05

• • “Philosophy of Moral Transformation in Sufism” in National Seminar on Origin of Life and Its Concepts at Guru Nanak Girls College, Yamuna Nagar (Haryana) held on 31 March 2016.
• • “Empowerment of Marginalized Groups: An Ambedkarite Approach” in Two Days ICSSR Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on “Human Rights for the Empowerment of Marginalized Communities in India: Understanding and Rethinking Strategy” at Department of Philosophy, P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh held on 11th & 12th March, 2016.
• • “Relevance of Substance Theory of Charvaka in Present Times” in One-Day National Seminar –cum-Panel Discussion  on Science of Panch-Mahabhootas(Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether) & Consciousness  at S.D. College (Lahore) Ambala Cantt. (Haryana) held on 16th April, 2016.
• • “Role of Religions in Imparting Social Justice in Indian Socio-Political Context” in ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on “Challenges of Social Security, Social Inclusion for Inclusive Growth of India” at P.G. Department of Economics and P.G. Department of Sociology, PGGCG-11, Chandigarh held on 5th August, 2016.
• • “भारतीय समाज में नैतिक मूल्यों की आवश्यकता “ in 12th Session of Darshan Parishad (MP & Chattisgarh) and National Seminar on Moral Values and Society at Gwalior held on 15-16 October, 2016.

Citation Received: 02

• • Haigh, Martin. "Fostering deeper critical inquiry with causal layered analysis." Journal of Geography in Higher Education 40.2 (2016): 164-181.( Mahatma Jyotiba Phule: A Modern Indian Philosopher)
• • Lakshmi Narayan Singh Phule,"Life and Times of Mahatma Jyotirao and Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule." In Life_and_Times_of_Mahatma_Jyotirao_and_K.pdf ( Deshraj Siraswal, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule: A modern Indian Philosopher, https://msesaim.wordpress.com/category/jyotiba-phule/

Programme Organised:05

• • RUSA Sponsored One-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Dr B.R.Ambedkar, Indian Constitution and Indian Society” organised by Department of Philosophy and Department of Public Administration, P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh held on 20th January, 2016.
• • Interactive Meeting on "Ambedkarism for All Sections of Society"  An interactive meeting organised by the Milestone Education Society (Regd.) Pehowa (Kurukshetra) on 17th April 2016.
• • “Declamation Contest” on “The Role of Youth in National Integration” organized by The Positive Philosophy Society of  P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh  held on 4th November, 2016.  
• • “World Philosophy Day-2016” at Departments of Philosophy & Hindi, P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh held on 17-11-2016.
• • An Online National Level Essay Competition for Students on the theme “The Philosophy of Aristotle” at Centre for Positive Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (CPPIS), MSES (Regd.), Pehowa (Kurukshetra) held on 17-11-2016 (World Philosophy Day).

Online Course: 01

• • MOOC: Introduction to Philosophy, The University of Edinburg, Coursera, May 22, 2016.

Membership: 01

• • Life-Member, Darshan Parishad (Madhya Pradesh & Chattisgarh): 15/10/2016

Online Pages Developed: 01

• • Celebrating 24 Years of Aristotle: http://aristotle2400.wordpress.com

Participations:03

• • RUSA Sponsored One-Day Workshop on “Challenges and Opportunities under CBCS” organised by P.G. Department of Sociology, P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh held on 26th February, 2016.
• • RUSA Sponsored One-Day Capacity Building Workshop on “Institutional Leadership” under the agies of Department of Higher Education, Chandigarh at P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh held on 19th March, 2016.
• • RUSA Sponsored One-Day Capacity Building Workshop on “Knowledge Enhancement” under the agies of Department of Higher Education, Chandigarh at P.G.Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh held on 29th March, 2016.

Posters: 01

• • Happy World Philosophy Day –2016 (Celebrating 2400 Years of Aristotle).

Journal Issues:03

• • Lokayata Vol.VI,No.01 (March  2016) edited by Desh Raj Sirswal
• • Special Issue on Philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedakr : Milestone Education Review,Year 07, No. 01.
• • Special Issue on Ambedkar, Indian Society and Tribal Philosophy: Milestone Education Review, Year 07, No. 02.

Additional Work:

In addition to the abovesaid, I submitted several reports of the programmes, prepared new online profiles regular updated all our philosophy pages including Philosophy News in India, The Positive Philosophy, Indian Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Scribd.com, Research Gate, Academia.edu, Issuu.com etc.  Some assignments are pending for the next year:

• • Ideology of Prof.( Dr) Sohan Raj Tater (Book)
• • Special Issue of Lokayata  Journal on “Aristotle and the Good Life”
• • Teaching Human Rights : Present Problems and Future Perspectives (Research Paper)
• • Ethical Leadership in India: Present Scenario and Future (Research Paper)
• • Religious Practices and Democratic Values in India: A Search for Interreligious Dialogue (Research Paper)

Hope your blessings, motivation and good wishes guide me in my academic career and social life in future also.

Thanks for being with me.

Dr. Desh Raj Sirswal

December 31, 2016

भारत में नैतिक नेतृत्व: वर्तमान परिदृश्य एवं भविष्य

भारत में नैतिक नेतृत्व: वर्तमान परिदृश्य एवं भविष्य 

(Ethical Leadership in India: Present Scenario and Future)

डॉ देशराज सिरसवाल

शोध-पत्र सार

“नेतृत्व” एक विस्तृत प्रत्यय है जो कई सदियों से समाजशास्त्र, मनोविज्ञान, राजनीति शास्त्र, लोकप्रशासन के अध्ययन का विषय रहा है. यह एक ऐसा शब्द है जो जेहन में आते ही राजनीतिज्ञ अथवा राजनीति का बोध कराता है परन्तु वास्तव में ऐसा नहीं है | इसका दायरा असीमित है | समाज को को दिशा देना, भावी पीढ़ी का मार्गदर्शन करना, समानता की भावना पैदा करना,  समाज  के प्रति उतरदायी बनाना इत्यादि भी नेतृत्व करने वालों का ही कार्य है. “नैतिक नेतृत्व” से अभिप्राय उस नेतृत्व से है जो नैतिक मूल्यों पर आधारित हो और दूसरों को गरिमापूर्ण  जीवन और अधिकारों के प्रति संघर्ष के लिए वचनबद्ध हो. जब हम “नैतिक नेतृत्व” की बात करते हैं तो हमारे सामने ऐसे नेता की छवि उत्पन्न होती हैं जो अपने चरित्र से, अपने कर्म से, अपने निर्णयों से और अपनी विस्तृत समझ से  लोहा मनवा चुका होता है. भारत जैसे लोकतान्त्रिक देश में आज “नैतिक नेतृत्व” की ज्यादा आवश्यकता है क्योंकि हम किसी भी क्षेत्र में देख लें तो जो लोग समाज और देश का नेतृत्व की बात करते हैं उनके प्राय लोकतान्त्रिक मूल्यों का अभाव, धन लोलुपता, कर्महीनता और आदर्श जीवन के प्रति नकारात्मक भाव इत्यादि दुर्गुण देखने को मिलते हैं. भारत में जब भी हम नैतिक नेतृत्व की बात करते हैं तो हमारा अभिप्राय उस “आदर्श नेतृत्व” से है जो समाज के हर क्षेत्र में  न्याय, समानता और भ्रातृत्व के गुणों से युक्त हो और उस सभ्यता/ शिष्टाचार के जीवन में प्रयोग से है जोकि लोकतान्त्रिक देश में न्याय, समानता की स्थापना में सहयोग दे सके. प्रस्तुत शोध पत्र में हमारा मुख्य उद्देश्य भारत की वर्तमान सामाजिक-धार्मिक- राजनैतिक परिस्थितियों के सन्दर्भ में “नैतिक नेतृत्व” के विभिन्न पक्षों का अध्ययन करना है.

Note: To be presented at UGC Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on "Contemporary Ethics: Theoretical, Practical and Methodological Disquiet" 6-7 February, 2017 at Department of Philosophy, Singhbhum College, Kolhan University, Jharkhand.

PUBLIC SERVICE VALUES AND ETHICS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Ethics is an attempt to guide human conduct and it is also an attempt to help man in leading good life by applying moral principles. Ethics refers to well based standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues. Ethics is related to issues of propriety, rightness and wrongness. What is right is ethical and what is wrong is unethical. Value is an important conception in ethical discussion. Values relate to the norms of a culture, but they are more global and abstract than norms. In certain cultures norms reflect the values of respect and support of friends and family. Different cultures reflect different values. Over the last three decades, traditional-age college students have shown an increased interest in personal well-being and a decreased interest in the welfare of others. Recently, the department of personnel and training has decided to change the pattern of the Civil Services Examination by stressing more on general studies and aptitude skills. A notification has been issued is this regard. From this year the Civil Services (Mains) will also have a separate paper on “ethics, integrity and aptitude”. The notification for the 2013 exam said the “paper (on ethics, integrity and aptitude) will include questions to test the candidate’s attitude and approach to issues relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem-solving approach to various issues and conflicts in dealing with society”. There are six major sections (i) Ethics and Human Interfaith, (ii) Attitude, (iii) Emotional Intelligence, (iv) Contributions of Moral thinkers and philosophers of India and World, (v) Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration and (vi) Probity in Governance.   In this paper an attempt is made to describe the values needed in public service sector and ethical principles might use in public administration and related to the V section of this syllabus.

Published:

“Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration” in The Religious-Philosophical Dimensions edited by Merina Islam, CPPIS, Pehowa in 2015, pp. 109-122 (ISBN: 978-81-922377-5-6).