Acquiring Analytical Vedantic Views and Administrative Science

Contemporary administrative science prioritizes efficiency, institutional procedures, performance indicators, and rule-based compliance. While these dimensions are indispensable for governance, they often remain inadequate in addressing deeper human concerns such as ethical judgment, emotional maturity, moral responsibility, and public trust. This paper argues that ancient Vedic methods of learning—grounded in analytic Vedantic thought—offer a complementary and human-centered framework capable of strengthening modern governance. In the Vedic tradition, learning was treated as a public and ethical responsibility rather than a private or purely technical achievement. Knowledge was validated through open discourse, scriptural reasoning, logical coherence, and disciplined conduct. Using Sudhamangala as an illustrative example, this study demonstrates how Vedic knowledge systems evaluated learning holistically by integrating intellectual depth, ethical consistency, and lifelong accountability. When examined alongside classical administrative principles articulated in Kauṭilya’s Arthaśāstra, these methods reveal a governance philosophy rooted in transparency, public welfare, and moral leadership. The paper concludes that integrating Vedantic learning principles with administrative science can contribute to more humane, trustworthy, and sustainable public institutions.