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1 Department Of Philosophy Faculty of Arts Aligarh Muslim University, India.
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Year: 2025, Page: 85-95,
Received: Feb. 10, 2025 Accepted: March 24, 2025 Published: April 22, 2025
The ongoing disintegration of political, economic, and social structures in today’s world highlights a deeply entrenched and fragmented worldview. From international conflicts to environmental devastation, humanity is caught in a cycle of materialism driven by competition, unchecked consumerism, and self-centred pursuits, leaving little room for a holistic understanding of reality. Though Vedanta carries a timeless message of interconnectedness and harmony, its transformative power to solve today’s global crisis has been largely unexplored. This research explores the profound ontological distinction between vyavaharika (empirical reality) and Paramarthika (ultimate reality) as articulated in Advaita Vedānta and applies this framework to address contemporary global challenges. In a world fragmented by political, economic, and social divisions, the dominance of Vyavaharika’s thinking perpetuates conflict, materialism, and exploitation. This paper argues that recognizing the Paramarthika truth—an undivided, non-dual reality of interconnected existence— offers a transformative philosophical approach to reimagining global unity, peace, and sustainability. Vedanta ontology provides a pathway toward ethical global governance, ecological harmony, and socio-political equity by transcending the illusory nature of empirical differences. Drawing from classical texts like the Upanishads and Sankara’s Brahma Sutra’s commentary, alongside contemporary interpretations, this research examines how the realization of Paramarthika can serve as a practical, philosophical solution to modern fragmentation. It critically evaluates whether adopting a non-dual worldview can foster compassionate and sustainable interactions between nations and communities, ultimately paving the way for a more unified world order.
Keywords:
Advaita Vedanta, Vyavaharika, Paramarthika, Non-dualism, Global unity, Materialism, Brahman, Ethical Sustainability.
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