Human Development

Signifies the value-added human development, which can't be achieved with the western materialistic approach of income and education, rather can be easily at our doorsteps through introspection of the inner desires, along with happiness and fulfillment. The author has emphasized the value of Verna system of ancient India, designed and classified to help individuals in fulfilling their different desires. About The Author:- Bharat Jhunjhunwala, is a scholar professor, eminent writer, economist, communist and political activist. Contents:- Preface Acknowledgements List of Contributors Introduction Gita on Renunciation and Enjoyment Consumption and Human Development Control of Senses Relevance of Material Comforts Self-Actualization: The Ultimate Goal of Human Development Happines Materialism in the Rigveda and Charvaka Realization of the 'self-in-self' is the Key to Sustainable Development The Rtional and the Spiritual Body and Soul in Human Development Food of the Mind Indian Approach to Human Development Emerging View of Human Development Where the East and the West Meet Reconciliation of Consumerism and Sustainable Development Global Equity and Human Development Yoga in Sanatana Tradition and its Relation with Human Values Expansion of Consciousness Role of the Market in the Health Sector Smart and Good Governance Our Cultural Heritage Value and Character The lanner Self Role of Spiritual Education in Human Development Rabindranath Tagore and Amartya Sen on Human Development Moral and Spiritual Index of Human Development Aesthetic Views of Swami Vivekananda Oneness Impact of Greek Philosophy and Christian Theology on Materialistic Concept of Human Development Economic growth versus Employment Social and Moral Role of Education Poverty Index Human Development Index (HID) in Madhya Pradesh: Reassessed Human Welfare in Hindi Scriptures Varna and Caste Importance of Varna System in the 21st Centur