The Bhakti Movement and Sufism

The Bhakti Movement in Indian history represents a movement that popularized devotional surrender to a personally conceived supreme God. Its origins are traced to the Brahamanical and Buddhist traditions of ancient India. It was in south India that it grew from a religious tradition into a popular movement based on religious Equality and broad based … Read more

Chishti Silsilah

The Chishti Silsilah: A Legacy of Sufism in South Asia The Chishti Silsilah, a prominent Sufi order, has played a pivotal role in shaping the spiritual and cultural landscape of South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan. This article delves into the history, teachings, and impact of this influential lineage, exploring its origins, key figures, … Read more

Role of Central and State Civil services in a democracy

Values are the standards on which, we evaluate things. For every situation we don’t have time to ‘test’ the case on ethics theories such as utilitarianism. Values provide time saving short-cut in such situation. Under New public management (NPM), the concept of public Services is fast changing. Bureaucrat has become directly accountable to citizen-customer. He … Read more

Gender Equality

 Gender Equality Gender equality describes the absence of obvious or hidden disparities among individuals based on gender. Disparities can include the discrimination in terms of opportunities, Resources, Services, benefits, decision-making power and influence. It is important to note that Gender is a social construct which is based on social roles, not sexual differences … Read more

Ethical Values of Guru nanak

Guru Nanak Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. He was a contemporary of Hinduism and Islam. At the same time he discarded the retrograde Elements of both religions. Nanak believed in the presence of a soul in every human being. Good actions of a man help the soul to merge with the Eternal soul … Read more

Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration

The English word  administer‘ is derived from a combination of two Latin words and ?ministrate‘ meaning ?to serve or manage‘. Literally, the term means management the affairs of public or private. Administration refers to mobilisation of Resources – human and material- to achieve pre-set of objectives. Administration is thus an activity undertaken in pursuit of … Read more

ARPIT: Revolutionizing Professional Development for Higher Education Faculty

ARPIT: Revolutionizing Professional Development for Higher Education Faculty The landscape of higher education is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, shifting student demographics, and evolving societal needs. In this dynamic environment, equipping faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive is paramount. Traditional professional development models, often characterized by one-off workshops and isolated training … Read more

Guru Nanak

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of SikhismSikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. He was born in Talwandi, Punjab, India in 1469. He is considered to be one of the most important religious figures in Indian history. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a spiritual teacher who emphasized the importance of faith, devotion, … Read more

Qadariya Silsilah

The Qadariya Silsilah: A Legacy of Sufism and Social Reform The Qadariya Silsilah, a prominent Sufi order, stands as a testament to the enduring influence of Islamic mysticism and its role in shaping social and spiritual landscapes. This article delves into the origins, beliefs, practices, and impact of this influential lineage, exploring its rich history … Read more