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CONTENTS of the book : VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM The Way Forward for Global Peace

 

CONTENTS

 

MESSAGES.. 3

FOREWORD.. 4

PREFACE.. 5

CONTENTS.. 8

LIST OF THE TABLES.. 14

LIST OF THE CHARTS.. 16

Chapter 1                                                                                          INTRODUCTION TO VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM... 17

1.1 Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Concept and Philosophy. 17

1.1.1 Concept and Philosophical Logic of Interconnected World. 18

1.1.2 Need for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 20

1.1.3 Reasons for the Possibility of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 20

1.1.4 Problems in Achieving Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 21

1.1.5 Addressing the challenges in Achieving Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 22

1.1.6 Outcomes of Adopting These Approaches. 22

1.1.7 Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Research Design. 23

1.2 Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Philosophical Acceptance by Various Faiths and Thoughts. 23

1.2.1 Eastern Faiths: Acceptance of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 24

1.2.2 Abrahamic Faiths: Acceptance of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 25

1.2.3 Western Philosophies and Thoughts: Acceptance of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 27

1.3 Harmonious and Interconnected Behavioural Patterns in Human Society Aligning with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 29

1.3.1 Harmonious and Interconnected Behavioural Patterns in Individuals, Families, Societies, Nations and International Communities. 29

1.3.2 Key Behavioural Goals of Human Life. 31

1.4 Family Breakdown Causes: Mental, Emotional, Psychological, Relational, Ethical, Socio-Economic, and Global 31

1.5 Social, Political, Economic, Constitutional, and Global Ethical Framework: 33

1.6 National and Global Sustainable Economic/Ecological Systems for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 39

1.7 Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam as Reflected in Deliberations of the United Nations and Other International Organizations. 41

1.8 Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam as Reflected in Global Declarations, Charters, Protocols, Agreements, and Manifestos. 44

Chapter 2. 49

VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM, ONENESS AND ONE WORLD FAMILY: PHILOSOPHICAL AND CONCEPTUAL DIMENSIONS.. 49

Part I: VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM: PHILOSOPHICAL AND CONCEPTUAL DIMENSIONS.. 49

2. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Research Areas in Philosophies, Theologies and Ideologies. 49

2.1 Overview of Philosophical Roots of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 49

2.1.1 Roots of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in Eastern Philosophies. 50

2.1.2 Roots of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in Abrahamic Religions. 61

2.1.3 Roots of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in Western Philosophies. 68

2.1.4 Thoughts by World Leaders Fostering Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 70

2.1.5 Concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in Academic Discourses. 74

2.1.6 Thoughts by World Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, and Politicians Fostering Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 75

2.2 Concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 77

2.3 Similar Concepts and Ideas. 82

2.3.1 Hongik Ingan: Korea. 83

2.3.2 Ubuntu: Africa. 84

2.3.3 Pancasila: Indonesia. 87

2.3.4 Wabi Sabi: Japan. 89

2.3.5 Confucianism: Japan and China. 90

2.3.6 Philosophy of Aloha: Hawaii 91

2.3.7 Lagom Philosophy and Concept: Sweden. 92

2.3.8 Henosis: Classical Greek Concept. 93

2.3.9 Nunchi: A Korean Concept. 94

2.3.10 Mitakuye Oyasin Concept/Phrase: North America. 94

2.3.11 Tikkun Olam: Jewish Hebrew Phrase. 95

2.3.12 Maitri/Mettā: Buddhist Philosophy. 96

2.3.13 Ujamaa: Tanzania. 96

Part II: ONENESS: PHILOSOPHICAL AND CONCEPTUAL DIMENSIONS.. 98

2.4. Overview.. 98

2.4.1 Philosophical and Ideological Interpretations. 101

2.4.2 Oneness in Eastern Philosophies. 106

2.4.3 Oneness in Abrahamic Philosophies. 111

2.4.4 Oneness Concept in Western Philosophies. 115

2.4.5 Oneness in Different Ideologies and Philosophies. 118

Part III: ONE WORLD FAMILY: PHILOSOPHICAL AND CONCEPTUAL DIMENSIONS.. 128

2.5 Overview.. 128

2.5.1 Concept of One World Family. 129

2.5.2 Need for One World Family: Importance and Benefits of One World Family. 131

2.5.3 Concept of Family:  For Building a One World Family. 134

2.5.4 Connection of Family to One World Family. 137

2.5.5. One World Family in Eastern Philosophies. 142

2.5.6 One World Family in Abrahamic Philosophies. 147

2.5.7. One World Family in Western Philosophies. 151

Chapter 3 VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM:  BEHAVIOURAL DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS.. 153

3.1 Behavioural Dimensions and Aspects of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 153

3.2 Behavioural Framework for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 156

3.3 Behavioural Concepts and Practices in Different Faiths and Theologies. 160

3.3.1. In Eastern Faiths: Traces of Similar Aspersions. 160

3.3.2 In Abrahamic Faiths: Traces of Similar Aspersions. 162

3.3.3 In Other Faiths: Traces of Similar Aspersions. 163

3.4 Common and Similar Behavioural Practices in Different Faiths. 165

3.5 Behavioural, Value-Based, Moral, and Ethical Guidelines for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 168

3.5.1 Individual Values, Moral Goals, and Ethical Guidelines. 168

3.5.2 Family Values, Moral Goals, and Ethical Guidelines. 170

3.5.3 Social Values, Moral Goals and Ethical Guidelines. 172

3.5.4 National Values, Moral Goals, and Ethical Guidelines. 173

3.5.5 International Values, Moral Goals and Ethical Guidelines. 175

3.6 Socio-Cultural Behavioural Dimensions of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 177

3.6.1 Cultural Characteristics that Can Shape Behaviour. 178

3.6.2 Social Characteristics that Can Shape Behaviour. 180

3.6.3 Political Characteristics that Can Shape the Behaviour. 181

3.6.4 Constitutional Characteristics that Can Shape the Behaviour. 183

3.6.5 Economic Characteristics that Can Shape the Behaviour. 185

3.6.6 Spiritual Characteristics that Can Shape the Behaviour. 186

3.6.7 Scientific Characteristics that Can Shape the Behaviour. 188

3.6.8 Natural and Ecological Characteristics that Can Shape the Behaviour. 190

3.6.9 Co-Existential Characteristics that Can Shape the Behaviour. 192

3.7 Integrated Approach: Behaviour, Values, Morality, and Ethics for Global Unity. 195

3.8   Significance of Global Unity, and Global Behavioural Unity. 204

3.8.1 Interconnectedness in Practice. 205

3.8.2 Common Family Relationships and Its Purpose in All Humanity. 206

3.8.3 Common Social Relationships and Its Purpose in All Humanity. 208

3.8.4 Common National Relationships in All Humanity. 211

3.8.5 Constitutional Relationships in All Humanity. 212

3.8.6 Common Universal International Relationships in All Humanity. 215

3.8.7 Additional Common Aspects and Considerations in All Humanity. 217

3.9 Conceptual Framework of Global Family. 219

3.10 Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam through Daily Practices. 223

3.10.1 Fostering a Mindset. 225

3.10.2 Family Values, Morals, and Ethics Based on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 226

3.11 Family Fundamental Unit: For Family-Based Universal Behavioural System... 230

Chapter 4. 234

VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM:  ETHICAL DIMENSIONS.. 234

4. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Interconnections of Ethics and System Based on Philosophy and Behaviour. 234

4.1 Ethical Dimensions in Human Life. 236

4.1.1 Ethical Dimensions in Global Human Life. 241

4.2 Fundamental Ethical Principles and Dimensions. 243

4.2.1 Key Ethical Principles Associated with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 243

4.2.2 Ethical Principles that Encourage Global Behaviours. 250

4.3 Conceptual Universal Framework of Ethics. 251

4.4 Ethical Dimensions:  Principles, Laws, and Their Interconnections. 310

4.4.1 Social Ethics. 310

4.4.2 Economic Ethics. 317

4.4.3 Political Ethics. 321

4.4.4 Constitutional and Legal Ethics. 333

4.4.5 Educational Ethics. 351

4.4.6 Digital Ethics and Digital Laws for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 357

4.5 Indian Ethical Framework. 360

4.6 Implications for Worldwide Interconnectivity and International Ties and Their Use in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 366

4.7 Way Forward for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 369

Chapter 5 VASUDHAIVA KUTUMABAKAM:  ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS.. 374

5.1. Economic Dimensions of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 374

5.1.1 Circular and Co-Existential Economy: An Alternative. 380

5.1.2 Just and Right Production for Global Economic Solution. 392

5.1.3 Just and Right Consumption for Global Economic Solution. 400

5.1.4 Just and Right Utilization for Global Economic Solution. 408

5.1.5 Interconnection of Economy, Production, Consumption, and Utilization. 419

5.1.6 Policy Interventions and Laws of Nation State and International Organizations. 426

5.1.7 Sustainable and Self-Reliant Economy. 433

5.1.8 Prosperity of All for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 443

5.1.9 Policies and Legal Frameworks for the Prosperity of All 445

5.2 Approaches of SDGs, G-20, and Other UN Programs. 451

5.3 Ecological Dimensions for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 459

5.3.1 Key Ecological Dimensions Aligned with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 460

5.3.2 Ecological Interconnection with Society, Nation, Humanity, and Nature. 462

5.3.3 Interconnectedness with Oneness and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 466

5.3.4 Policies, Laws, Their Implementation, Probable Solutions and Future Directions. 469

5.3.5 Best Practices and Role of Society. 476

5.3.6 Importance and Significance of Ecological Dimensions. 479

5.3.7 Global and Local Environmental & Ecological Solutions. 482

5.3.8 Environment and Ecology Orinted Sustainable Living Systems. 483

5.3.9 Ecological Dimensions: Related SDGs, G-20 and Other UN Programs. 486

5.3.10 Climate Action and Climate Balance. 492

5.4 Inclusive and Equitable Prosperity in Diverse Global Communities. 497

5.5 “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Vision for Advancing Human Consciousness” as theme of the Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC), 2023. 505

5.6 Implementation Strategies for a Sustainable and Self-Reliant Economy. 507

Chapter 6 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEVELOPING VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM MODEL.. 514

6.1 Background Overview.. 514

6.1.1 Possibilities and Best Practices towards Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, and Oneness. 517

6.1.2 Cultivating Mindset, Behaviour, Ethics, and Systemic Changes as per the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Model 520

6.1.3 Necessities and Role of Global Leaders and Institutions for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Model 528

6.1.4 Needs, Necessities, Purposes, Objectives, and Goals of Economic and Ecological Systems for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 531

6.1.5 UN Agenda: An Incremental Movement towards Global Oneness, Unity, and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 534

6.2 General Umbrella Recommendations for Adaptation of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Model 535

6.3 Specific Recommendations for the UN, G-20, GPLC of Global Peace Foundation, International Forums, and SDGs for Aligning with Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Model 539

6.5 Recommendations for Further Research Areas to be Pursued in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 561

Chapter 7 WAY FORWARD: TOWARDS REALIZING VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM... 567

7.1 Overview.. 567

7.1.1 General Strategy, Action Plan, and Steps Needed to Realize the Goals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 567

7.1.2 Way Forward in Behavioural Terms to Realize the Goals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam... 581

7.2 Specific Strategy, Action Plan, and Steps Needed to Realize the Goals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam by the UN, G-20, GPLC (Global Peace Foundation) International Forums, and SDGs. 594

7.2.1 Way Forward: Strategy, Action Plan, and Steps Needed to Realize the Goals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam by the UN and Its New Agenda for Peace. 594

7.2.2 Way Forward: Strategy, Action Plan, and Steps Needed to Realize the Goals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam by the G-20. 596

7.2.3 Way Forward: Strategy, Action Plan, and Steps Needed to Realize the Goals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam by GPLC of Global Peace Foundation. 598

7.2.4 Way Forward: Strategy, Action Plan, and Steps Needed to Realize the Goals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam by the International Forums. 601

7.2.5 Way Forward: Strategy, Action Plan, and Steps Needed to Realize the Goals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam by SDGs. 602

POSTSCRIPT.. 608

APPENDICES 1: NEW DELHI DECLARATION OF GPLC-2023. 609

APPENDICES 2: Global Peace Foundation.. 613

APPENDICES 3: GPF INDIA.. 618

APPENDICES 4: LIST OF RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS.. 619

Glossary of words.. 632

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS.. 645

BIBLIOGRAPHY.. 647

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