Aim and Scope

Aim of Anusandhanvallari Journal

Anusandhanvallari Journal is devoted to the advancement and dissemination of original, scholarly research rooted in the rich and diverse intellectual traditions of India. The journal aims to bridge the classical and the contemporary by promoting rigorous academic inquiry into Indian knowledge systems and their relevance to modern interdisciplinary thought.

Our core objective is to create a dynamic platform where traditional wisdom meets modern scholarship, encouraging critical reflection, authentic interpretation, and innovative application.

Scope of the Journal

Anusandhanvallari embraces a wide and inclusive academic scope, reflecting the depth and diversity of India’s intellectual heritage. The journal welcomes high-quality research articles, reviews, textual studies, and critical essays in the following areas:

Indian Philosophy and Thought

Exploration of ancient and modern philosophical schools including Vedanta, Nyaya, Samkhya, Yoga, Buddhism, Jainism, and contemporary reinterpretations.

Sanskrit and Indian Language Literature

Critical analysis and interpretations of classical and modern texts in Sanskrit, Hindi, and regional Indian languages, covering poetry, drama, prose, and scriptural literature.

Traditional Sciences and Technologies

Studies on India’s contributions to mathematics, astronomy, physics, Ayurveda, alchemy, architecture (Vāstu), and other sciences rooted in traditional frameworks.

Linguistics and Grammar

Research on Paninian grammar, phonetics, semantics, and the evolution and structure of Indian languages.

Culture, History, and Arts

Documentation and analysis of cultural practices, rituals, performing arts, music, sculpture, and historical traditions.

Spirituality and Indigenous Practices

Research on spiritual disciplines such as Yoga, meditation, mantra, tantra, and other sādhanā traditions.

Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Studies that draw from ancient Indian ecological wisdom and indigenous models of sustainable living.

Education and Pedagogy

Analysis of India’s traditional learning systems (Guru-Shishya paramparā), holistic education models, and their relevance in modern pedagogy.

Social Thought and Ethics

Insights into Indian perspectives on society, governance, ethics (dharma), and jurisprudence, including application to current social issues.

Interdisciplinary and Comparative Studies

Innovative research connecting Indian knowledge with modern disciplines such as psychology, science, technology, political science, management, and more.

Who Should Submit?

We welcome submissions from scholars, researchers, educators, postgraduate students, and independent thinkers across India and abroad who are engaged in research aligned with the journal's aims.

Languages Accepted

The journal accepts scholarly work in:

  • Sanskrit

  • Hindi

  • English

  • Select regional Indian languages (with an abstract in English)

Anusandhanvallari Journal is committed to academic excellence, inclusivity, and cultural depth. By engaging with both timeless texts and evolving perspectives, we strive to contribute meaningfully to global knowledge from an Indian standpoint.