Message from the Editor-in-Chief

 

Dear Readers, Researchers, and Academic Community,It gives me immense pleasure to present Volume 4, Issue 1 (2026) of Abhinavdhara (ABHINAVDHARA) – IJIIS: International Journal of Innovation in Indic Studies. With the continuous support and valuable contributions of scholars, researchers, and academicians, the journal has been progressing as a platform dedicated to promoting meaningful research and academic dialogue in the field of Indic Studies and interdisciplinary knowledge traditions.

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) represents a vast intellectual heritage that integrates philosophy, science, literature, languages, arts, aesthetics, ethics, education, and cultural practices. The relevance of these knowledge traditions continues to inspire contemporary research and offers valuable perspectives for addressing present-day academic and social challenges. Through Abhinavdhara (ABHINAVDHARA), we aim to provide a scholarly platform for researchers to explore the depth and diversity of Indian knowledge traditions while engaging with modern academic approaches.

The journal encourages original research and critical discussions in areas including Indic philosophy, Sanskrit studies, Indian languages, literature, culture, heritage, performing arts, education, and related interdisciplinary fields. This issue brings together research contributions from scholars working on diverse themes connected with Indian thought, knowledge systems, cultural studies, and contemporary interpretations. The articles included in this volume represent the authors’ scholarly engagement with important research questions and contribute towards expanding academic understanding in their respective domains. All manuscripts published in this issue have undergone a rigorous Double Blind Peer Review Process to ensure academic quality, originality, research integrity, and ethical standards of scholarly publication.

I express my sincere gratitude to all the authors for their valuable contributions, reviewers for their thoughtful evaluation and suggestions, and members of the Editorial Board for their continuous support and commitment towards maintaining the quality of the journal. As we continue this academic journey, Abhinavdhara (ABHINAVDHARA) remains committed to promoting knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary research, and global academic engagement. We welcome scholars and researchers to contribute their innovative ideas and research perspectives towards the enrichment of Indic Studies and Indian Knowledge Systems.

I extend my best wishes to all readers and contributors and hope that the research presented in this issue will encourage further exploration, discussion, and advancement of knowledge. With warm regards,Editor-in-ChiefAbhinavdhara (ABHINAVDHARA)IJIIS – International Journal of Innovation in Indic StudiesPublisher: Shabdarambh: Global Academy of Culture, Languages & Wellness