About Book
A lucid analysis of the role of the state in Hindu thought, this work discusses how Hindus see its rulers as subservient to Dharma, regarded as the elegant conceptual framework to understand the universe and thereby also the nature of political obligation and the purpose of human activity. This work goes on to argue that the modern state’s regulation of men and institutions based on birth, power, wealth, or gender simply blocks the fulfillment of the individual’s true aspirations and the development of a harmonious society. He calls for a renewed concept of Dharma, which would allow the state, in a true democracy, to fulfill its crucial role of supporting individual human endeavor. This new edition of the original 1935 classic by the legendary Indian scholar, economist, and policymaker J. J. Anjaria carries an additional preface by the author's son and new introduction by the author's granddaughter.
About Author
J. J. Anjaria served as chief economic advisor in the Ministry of Finance and as executive director for India at the International Monetary Fund. A renowned economist and author, he was awarded Padma Shri in 1957 and elected honorary fellow of the London School of Economics in 1968. Shailendra Anjaria is the son of J. J. Anjaria. He formerly worked for the International Monetary Fund. Ulka Anjaria is the granddaughter of J. J. Anjaria and an assistant professor of English at Brandeis University.