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Sant Sri Sevalal’s Principles for a Peaceful Life

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  • B. Suresh Lal

    (Professor of Economics & Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India)

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Indigenous ethical traditions offer powerful ways to address modern challenges, including peace, justice, and sustainability. Sant Sri Sevalal, a respected spiritual leader among the Banjara people, established moral principles to promote peace, equality, self-control, environmental stewardship, and respect for everyone. This study examines the principles underpinning Sevalal’s vision for peaceful coexistence and how they can advance gender equality, environmental protection, and moral leadership. It examines Sevalal’s 21 precepts of moral principles with respect to honesty, nonviolence, acceptance of others, respect for women, care for nature, clear thinking, and social duty. The article employs a qualitative, interpretive approach, drawing on secondary sources and academic literature, to situate Sevalal’s teachings within broader discussions of indigenous ethics, peace, and sustainability. The research suggests that Sevalal’s ideas provide a comprehensive and practical moral framework for addressing today’s conflicts, inequalities, environmental damage, and moral decline.

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  • B. Suresh Lal, 2026. "Sant Sri Sevalal’s Principles for a Peaceful Life," Studies in Social Science & Humanities, Paradigm Academic Press, vol. 5(1), pages 11-15, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdz:ssosch:v:5:y:2026:i:1:p:11-15
    DOI: 10.63593/SSSH.2709-7862.2026.01.002
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