Sarvarthapedia is a comprehensive universal encyclopedia and knowledge ecosystem designed to organize human understanding from a distinct Indian intellectual viewpoint. It was created by Tanmoy Bhattacharyya and is hosted as part of the Advocatetanmoy Law Library.
Core Philosophy
- Meaning: The name combines Sarvartha (Sanskrit for “meaning of all things”) and -pedia (from encyclopedia).
- Approach: Unlike standard compilations, it emphasizes original scholarship, reflection, and systemic interpretation rather than just factual lists.
- Goal: It aims to rebuild “bridges” between fragmented fields (e.g., connecting AI to epistemology) to create a 360-degree knowledge circle.
Structure and Content
- Twelve Core Areas: Knowledge is organized into a macro-structural “Knowledge Graph” into 12 interrelated sectors.
- Interconnectivity: Articles are linked via “Conceptual Nodes” or networks, treating history and knowledge as circular and recurring rather than linear.
- Major Projects:
- Civilizational Knowledge System: A planned 120-volume encyclopedia covering Ancient and Modern India.
- Subject Guide: A “map” of disciplines spanning 40,000 years of human thought.
- Biographical Dictionary: A curated collection of 200 essential thinkers across history.
