Cultural and Identity Rights in Polarized Societies: Insights from Bhartiya Gyan Parampara

In today's increasingly polarized world, cultural and identity rights face significant challenges. Preserving and promoting cultural identities in such contexts requires innovative approaches rooted in deep philosophical traditions. Bhartiya Gyan Parampara, with its extensive heritage, offers valuable insights into managing these challenges. This panel will explore how traditional Indian knowledge, particularly concepts like Dharma (duty), Satya (truth), and Ahimsa (non-violence), can inform contemporary debates on cultural and identity rights. By drawing parallels with other global traditions, the discussion will emphasize the universal relevance of these concepts. Key questions will include how cultural and identity rights intersect in polarized societies and what Bhartiya Gyan Parampara can teach us about managing these intersections. The panel will also explore how traditional Indian philosophical frameworks offer practical solutions to contemporary issues, and how concepts like Dharma, Satya, and Ahimsa can be applied to current global challenges, with ancient texts playing a crucial role in this process. The main objective is to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern human rights practices, offering innovative solutions for managing cultural and identity rights in polarized societies. By comparing insights from Bhartiya Gyan Parampara with other global traditions, this panel seeks to contribute to a more holistic understanding of cultural rights in the contemporary world, making it particularly relevant for policymakers, academics, and activists working in human rights, cultural preservation, and conflict resolution.