Published February 28, 2026 | Version v1

Shastra to Samvad: The Varkari and Sant Traditions in Democratizing Spiritual Knowledge within the Indian Knowledge System (IKS)

  • 1. Assistant Professor, Prin K P Mangalvedhekar Institute of Management Career Development & Research, Solapur

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  • 1. CEO, Royal International Global LLC

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Abstract

The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) represents a rich and diverse body of knowledge developed in India over centuries, encompassing philosophy, science, literature, art, ethics, and social practices. Integrating IKS into Indian education plays a vital role in preserving cultural heritage while fostering holistic learning. Shaastra Samved, meaning ―Discussion on the Scriptures‖ The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) is a systematized transmission of knowledge from one generation to the coming. It is same as the shift from esoteric Sanskrit texts (Shastra) to accessible, spoken, communal discourse (Samvad) for spiritual teaching. The outcomes of this research paper are to uncover share lesser-known fact from ancient scriptures and aims to uncover information that has been buried under historical period of history explored through the Varkari Sampradaya by the Sant ‘s. The aims of these research papers are exploring Bhakti movements, it described to particularly Varkari and Sant traditions, shifted spiritual knowledge from how to complex Sanskrit Shastras (scriptures) to accessible vernacular Samvad, in this paper, I focus on the literature of the Sant and varkari and their impact on religious and spiritual.

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