Tracing the pulse of sociocultural transformation: Rewriting Knowledge for the 21st Century and Beyond
šOur Foundational Mandate
We revisit, rewrite, and reformulate the research paradigms, methodologies, and social theories inherited from the 20th century. The Center is committed to building new frameworks suited for the realities of a post-post-humanist, decolonized, and inclusive future.
š What is Neo-Sanskritization?
The term Neo-Sanskritization was first proposed by Dr. Rajendra Raj Timilsina in 2013, at an international conference organized by the Sociological/Anthropological Society of Nepal (SASON). It marks a reconfiguration of the classic concept of Sanskritization, originally developed by M.N. Srinivas in the 1950s.
Validated through Dr. Timilsinaās PhD research (2023) at Kathmandu University School of Education, this theory bridges Vedic knowledge systems with Western development discourse. It offers a critical lens to explore identity, progression, and inclusion across global cultural landscapes.
Neo-Sanskritization is not just reinterpretationāit is regeneration.
š Why This Center Matters
The Neo-Sanskritization Study Center serves as a dynamic platform to:
- Investigate the ontological shifts of culture, society, and epistemology beyond South Asia
- Advance indigenous theoretical alternatives across global academia and policymaking
- Analyze evolving socio-cultural patterns and transitions
- Promote decolonial scholarship and transdisciplinary dialogue
Whether you’re an academic, policymaker, or thought leaderāthe Center invites you to engage with a living framework that responds to complexity with clarity.