About The Course
This curriculum provides a detailed overview of governance model and ethical management concepts as practiced in ancient Tamil Nadu. This covers what were the models used by the society in earlier times, starting from Sangam period through the medieval period for governance. It details out the hierarchical system, the bureaucracy, local level administration etc. The course will also cover the management concepts used across various levels. This will include the foundational principles of management, how Dharma played a role right from hiring, leadership, managing resources etc. The details of the above is drawn from ancient Tamil literature and Inscriptions (both Stone and Copper Plate) of various kings who ruled Tamil Nadu
Syllabus
- Unit 1 – Introduction
- • Tamil Sangam texts
- • Thirukkural
- • Post Sangam age and Eighteen Moral Texts
- • Silappadhikaram and Manimekalai – The Tamil epics
- • Tamil inscriptions
- Unit 2 – Governance - Dharma as the Guiding principle
- • Basics of Governance models in Tamil texts
- • Role of the Rulers, Concept of Raj Dharma
- • Ministers, Commanders and Officials
- • Central Administration
- Unit 3 – Local Governance
- • Process of electing representatives
- • Role of various sections of village councils
- • Structure of local offices
- • Central and Local Administration – Division of duties
- Unit 4 – Financial Management
- • Management of Land
- • Revenue and expenses
- • Concept of Taxation
- • Resolving disputes
- Unit 5 – Management in ancient society
- • Basic tenets of Management – Ethics
- • Leadership principles
- • Human resources management
- • Decision Making
- Unit 6 – Law and Justice
- • Fundamentals of Legal system
- • Smritis and their application
- • Village courts
- • Civil and Criminal justice
More Information
- Learning Objectives
- This is meant to be a foundation course, which means this is a common prerequisite for any course in Indic knowledge studies.
- Intended Outcomes
- At the end of the course the student will gain;
- ● 1. Exposure and Awareness: Learners will gain a profound exposure and awareness of governance models used in ancient society
- ● 2. Contemporary Relevance: Learners will understand how the ancient governance model and management concepts are relevant even in the current context, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and current challenges.
- ● 3. Intellectual Enrichment: The course will enrich learners’ intellectual horizons, expanding their understanding and appreciation of how we have been implementing these concepts with a Dharmic foundational platform
