Fundamental Duties and the Indian Knowledge System: A Civilizational Approach to Citizenship (Explores Cultural, Moral, and Social Duties from IKS Shaping Article 51A)

Dr. Sudhir Kumar Pal

Abstract: This explains how India?s Fundamental Duties under Article 51A can be better understood through the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), which reflects India?s civilizational values rather than only modern legal ideas. It highlights that Indian traditions emphasize duties (dharma) as the foundation of social harmony, ethical conduct, and responsible citizenship. Drawing from texts, philosophies, and cultural practices, IKS promotes values such as respect for nature, social cohesion, self-discipline, tolerance, and collective well-being, all of which resonate with the Fundamental Duties. The abstract suggests that these duties are not merely constitutional obligations but moral and cultural responsibilities rooted in India?s historical consciousness. By linking citizenship to civilizational ethics, the approach encourages citizens to act responsibly, preserve cultural heritage, protect the environment, and promote unity. Overall, it presents citizenship as a lived moral practice shaped by India?s knowledge traditions rather than just compliance with law. [1) Indian Knowledge Systems (2 volume set) - Kapil?Kapoor & Avadhesh?Kumar?Singh (2005), Author(s): Kapil Kapoor & Avadhesh?Kumar?Singh, Title: Indian Knowledge Systems, Publisher/Year: Indian Institute of Advanced Study & D.K.?Printworld; 2005 (2 vols.)]

Keywords: Fundamental Duties and the Indian Knowledge System

How to Cite?: Dr. Sudhir Kumar Pal, "Fundamental Duties and the Indian Knowledge System: A Civilizational Approach to Citizenship (Explores Cultural, Moral, and Social Duties from IKS Shaping Article 51A)", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 165-172, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26101201402, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26101201402