INDEX: Acknowledgements, Preface, List of Editorial Board Members, 1. Education, Ethics and Shanti: Positioning Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain's Sultana's Dream as a Text of Indigenous Wisdom-Priyanka Singh, 2. Kautilya's Arthashastra: Examining Ancient Indian Idea of the 'Political' and State-Sanhita Joshi, 3. Epistemological Concept of Jainism: A Comprehensive Overview-Arihant Kumar Jain, 4. Bhartata's Natyasastra: Foundations of Indian Aesthetics and Performing Arts-Nitisha Kajal, Ritu Sharma, 5. Local Roots to Lean Impact: ASustainable Future-Pallavi, Himanshu, 6. Indian Knowledge System and Sustainability: Reviving Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges-Ravita Rani, Priyanka Sahni, 7. Sustainable Minds, Harmonious Worlds: Integrating the Bhagavad Geeta and Psychological Theory for Transformative Development-Sudipta Sil, Deepali Mathur, 8. Rooted in the Future: Indigenous Knowledge System for Sustainable Buildings-Sushma Goel, 9. Jyotirao Phule's Enduring Admiration for Islam and Prophet Muhammad: A Study in Shared Ideals Within the IKS-Mohd Zaid, Vikas Rathee, 10. Building Resilient Minds: The Role of Holistic Education in Mental Health-Anil Balhera, 11. Linkages between Tradition and Transition: Indian Knowledge Systems for Educational Reformation-Gurneet Kaur Suri, Mrinalini Faujdar, Renu Jodon, Simmi Vashishtha, 12. Reflections of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in English Literature: A Case Study of Kanthapura-Yogita Sahni, 13. Relevance of Kautilya's Saptang Framework in Contemporary System of Governance-Pawan Kumar, Kamaljit Singh, Simmi Vashishtha.