Revisiting India’s Knowledge Source of Conflict Resolution Mechanisms: An Analysis of Mahabharat’s Approaches

Abstract

In its lakh verses, the epic Mahabharat contains all the human knowledge. Its verses reveal important knowledge about the various aspects of the social system and outline every aspect of statecraft, including the ruler's duties in both regular and emergency periods. Every type of policy has been examined in Mahabharat in terms of both internal and external politics. This paper assesses Shree Krishan's methods for resolving disputes. Saam, Daan, Bhed, and Dand are the primary diplomatic approaches Krishan used to settle conflicts. It also explains how to use these approaches to resolve a disagreement. This paper makes an effort to identify Shree Krishan's peace-making endeavours, emphasize his conflict resolution negotiating abilities, and examine his approach to holding onto power to negotiate future conflict. This paper predominantly examines how conflict resolution techniques from Mahabharat might be used in contemporary society.