Reimagining Governance for Viksit Bharat 2047 through the Lens of the Bhagavad Gita

RUBINA SAXENA

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63411

Reimagining Governance for Viksit Bharat 2047 through the Lens of the Bhagavad Gita

Author(s)	Dr. RUBINA SAXENA
Country	India
Abstract	The vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 calls for a transformational leadership paradigm that is ethically grounded, people-centric, and capable of navigating the complex socio-economic challenges of a rapidly evolving nation. Achieving this vision requires a comprehensive rethinking of India’s leadership and governance ethos. This paper proposes Dharma-centric leadership, inspired by the Bhagavad Gita—a cornerstone of the Indian Knowledge Tradition (IKT)—as a foundational framework for reimagining governance in contemporary India. Drawing on key Gita principles such as svadharma (contextual duty), nishkama karma (selfless action), samatva (equanimity), and yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam (excellence in action), the study argues that ancient Indian knowledge systems hold significant relevance for modern statecraft, public policy, and institutional leadership. Through a conceptual analysis of Gita-based values and their applicability to present-day governance, the paper demonstrates how ethical clarity, emotional regulation, inner stability, and duty-oriented decision-making can strengthen leadership competencies across administrative, political, and organizational domains. It also examines the alignment between Dharma-centric leadership and national priorities such as social justice, sustainable development, digital transformation, and the rebuilding of citizen trust. The findings suggest that integrating Gita-inspired leadership principles into governance frameworks can enhance accountability, resilience, and visionary planning—key drivers essential for realizing India’s long-term developmental aspirations. The paper concludes by proposing a strategic model for embedding Dharma-centric leadership within public administration, civil services training, and educational ecosystems. By institutionalizing these values, India can cultivate a morally anchored, resilient, and future-ready governance culture that supports the nation’s aspiration toward Viksit Bharat 2047. This conceptual framework provides a pathway for integrating spiritual wisdom with modern policy design, thereby enabling a more holistic, ethical, and sustainable approach to national development.
Keywords	: Dharma-Centric Leadership, Bhagavad Gita, Governance, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Viksit Bharat 2047, Ethical Decision-Making
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-18
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63411

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