Malaya Borah, Editor

Pompy Bhuyan, Associate Editor

In an age defined by rapid technological advancement and deepening global interconnectedness, humanity finds itself confronted with an unprecedented deluge of information and an ever-expanding reservoir of knowledge. Although the modern world appears to be in a state of continuous progress, a profound uncertainty continues to shadow the direction and ultimate purpose of such advancement. Human values and ethical responsibilities have assumed paramount importance across all spheres of life. Despite extraordinary scientific and technological achievements, individuals frequently lack the discernment necessary for sound and ethical decision-making, thereby exposing a fundamental paradox: progress, in isolation, does not guarantee meaningful or humane development. True human advancement lies not merely in innovation, but in the deliberate alignment of progress with ethical wisdom. This realization calls for deeper philosophical reflection—one that nurtures the capacity to think critically, wisely, and profoundly. In this context, philosophy emerges as an essential tool for navigating the complexities of contemporary life. Scientific and technological innovations must be guided by rigorous philosophical reflection, particularly in their existential dimensions, which interrogate the meaning, purpose, and consequences of human action. In the absence of a robust ethical and philosophical foundation, progress risks becoming aimless, and knowledge itself may be divested of its essential quality as wisdom.The systematic and critical nature of philosophy as a discipline investigates the nature of knowledge and reality together with the conditions that limit human comprehension. The study attempts to solve fundamental problems about existence and truth while examining the basic ideas and methods that people use to create knowledge. The discipline of philosophy helps people develop clear thinking skills together with logical reasoning abilities and self-awareness, which form the basis of genuine academic work.Philosophical research has become more important in today’s academic environment because knowledge disciplines keep expanding and becoming more specialized. Academic fields depend on each other, which creates a demand for evaluation systems that can examine various ways of knowing. Philosophy operates as an evaluative discipline that unites different academic fields by examining assumptions and developing theoretical frameworks that connect distinct areas of research.Academic research demonstrates that knowledge exists between different areas of study because scholars exchange ideas between fields. Philosophy creates a framework that maintains analytical integrity together with conceptual understanding to help people grasp complicated topics in a complete way.Philosophical inquiry continues to explore how tradition and modernity interact with each other. The study examines current advancements while maintaining respect for traditional academic knowledge which enables critical evaluation of both elements. The study of two different realms increases the range of philosophical thought while demonstrating its value for solving problems that arise in changing academic and social contexts.

BEEKSHAN (ISSN 2250-0898), Volume XIII, is a double-blind peer-reviewed biennial and bilingual philosophical journal published by the Department of Philosophy, Jagannath Barooah University, Jorhat. The current academic environment emphasizes interdisciplinary study, which demonstrates how essential philosophy is to academic work. The objective of this volume of BEEKSHAN is to promote interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research in philosophical studies, encouraging deeper, clearer, and more expansive modes of thinking. The current Volume XIII of BEEKSHAN, presents its latest academic publication, which marks a major milestone in its scholarly developments. The current volume of the publication serves to expand scholarly participation, which remains dedicated to conducting research in the field of philosophy. The current issue of the journal presents research articles from scholars who work in various academic fields, which provides the journal with a range of different viewpoints. The volume establishes philosophy as its core framework while its content allows for multiple disciplines to explore their relationships with philosophical ideas. The studies that include scientific viewpoints particularly from quantum physics research demonstrate how philosophical inquiry maintains its value for understanding and evaluating modern scientific advancement. The volume dedicates its content to Indian Knowledge System studies because this system possesses valuable intellectual heritage that helps achieve a complete understanding of both knowledge and society. The journal demonstrates its dedication to promoting productive discussions through its inclusion of different knowledge systems, which it presents alongside its philosophical foundation.The academic research framework of Volume XIII receives its academic enhancement through implementation of double-blind peer review which protects the identities of both authors and reviewers from disclosure, embodying a renewed commitment to academic excellence and intellectual integrity. The evaluation process functions as an unbiased assessment method which enables expert reviewers to examine each manuscript through three evaluation criteria: originality, conceptual clarity and academic rigor. The journal achieves increased credibility through the implementation of this system which establishes scholarly standards for its content. We strive to foster a vibrant platform for scholars to share their original thoughts, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and societal well-being.BEEKSHAN has functioned as an academic platform since its establishment in 1999 for scholarly discussion and deep analysis. The journal maintains its relationship with Jagannath Barooah University to demonstrate its dedication to supporting serious academic research and intellectual development.We are pleased to announce that, from Volume XIII onwards, the journal has been formally recognized as a double-blind peer-reviewed publication and is now being made available through an independent website. Furthermore, with the upgradation of Jagannath Barooah College to Jagannath Barooah University, BEEKSHAN will henceforth be recognized as the philosophical journal of Jagannath Barooah University, published by the Department of Philosophy.

The publication of Volume XIII of BEEKSHAN successfully achieved its goal through the combined efforts of academic researchers and institutional backing which we now acknowledge with heartfelt thanks. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jyoti Prasad Saikia, the Deans, the Registrar and the Academic Registrar together with the administrative staff of Jagannath Barooah University deserve our deepest appreciation because they continuously provide us with their support and motivation. Their dedication to academic excellence has enabled us to bring this volume to its final state.We sincerely express our deep gratitude to all those associated with the first publication of BEEKSHAN, including the Chairperson, Anjana Chaliha, Ph.D.; the Professor-in-Charge of the journal, (Late) Panchami Bhattacharya Borah, Ph.D.; the Editor, Ganesh Bahadur Chetry; and the esteemed members of the editorial board. We express our sincere gratitude to all members and editors who have contributed to its earlier volumes.We owe our gratitude to the Advisory Board and Editorial Board members who provided us with their expertise throughout the publishing process while they stayed involved with our work. We express our gratitude to the scholars/contributors whose research work contributed to this volume through their academic contributions. The peer-reviewers and subject experts deserve our sincere appreciation because they performed essential tasks during the double-blind peer-review process which maintained the publication’s academic standards and ethical principles. The faculty members and staff of the Department of Philosophy together with all who helped us complete this volume deserve our deepest gratitude. Our gratitude also goes to MULTICO Printers for their commitment to excellence in printing.