The Implications of the Vedântic World View in the Age of Knowledge

Abstract

The paper analyses the development of the concept of Vedânta from ancient times and traces its implications in contemporary society and suggests ways of incorporating it into the modern knowledge economy.  The concepts of Âtman and Brahman are also briefly discussed.    The  modern world, though scientifically and technologically advanced, has not properly developed the consciousness of its spiritual nature and its shortcomings. This can be achieved through a proper study of Vedântic philosophy, which encompasses all the paradoxes and contradictions of reality and has solutions to the complex problems of the modern world.  The paper suggests that the ancient Vedântic philosophy can be a solution to the vexing problems of contemporary society such as spiritual aridity, environmental degradation,  political turmoil, economical uncertainty, inequality, materialism and the prevailing sense of meaninglessness.