"Ludwig von Bertalanffy was one of the first masterminds and advocates of a “General Systems Theory” or “General Systemology”.  In essence he postulates on the basis of formal analogies between physical, chemical and biological systems, the existence of general systems laws which could also apply to human and social sciences. In so far as it is always a question of understanding the various parts of a whole through their relation to this whole and to the other parts of the latter, it seems justified to regard the “general systemology” as hermeneutical (interpretative or explanatory) project. It is intended to integrate in a formal mode nature and culture in a single cosmos of which the inner plurality and unity are simultaneously ensured. This new world view reaches farther than science or art by itself and should ultimately include science, art, ethics, politics and spirituality. Out of this new world view, relying on the ceaseless creativity in the physical universe, biosphere, and human cultures, can arise a healing of the long split between science and the humanities and the schism between pure reason and practical life, both subject of interest to Immanuel Kant."

Prof. P. S. Satsangi, Emeritus Editor

Literary Paritantra (Systems) is an international journal on literature and theory. A literary discourse is born out of a system what we call Paritantra - a Sanskrit word - standing for all-encompassing overall general systems. The journal will provide a healthy platform for scholarly and authoritative views on various dimensions of literary/art creations and literary/art appreciation. The journal reiterates the Tagorian wisdom that “by plucking the petals you cannot gather the beauty of a flower” and thus makes an endeavor to promote a holistic view of literature to celebrate the concept of “world literature- world community”.

Articles are invited for the Basant(Spring) and Sharad (Autumn) Janmasthami 2012 Issues.