Hind Swaraj is a both a critical reflection on the idea of civilizations and a civilizational document in itself, which needs to be re-read by every generation in order to get a grasp on the essential nature and indispensability of Indian civilization.
The evolution of the discourse of “rights” is a very modern, Western phenomenon in the Indian context. The idea of social welfare has been entrenched in the Indic civilization since ancient times in the concept of duty as opposed to rights.
Yashowardhan Tiwari is a Graduate Research Immersion Program (GRIP) Scholar at Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat. He is primarily interested in the studies of jurisprudence, sociology of science, and the interface between science and religion.
