Vision

We envision a South Asia where the convergence of knowledge, justice, and compassion forms the foundation for inclusive development, equitable opportunity, and lasting peace. Inspired by the enduring legacy of Sadhu Sundar Singh and guided by a research ethos rooted in ethical responsibility, the Sundar Singh Institute of South Asian Studies is committed to advancing scholarship that both illuminates the region’s complexities and catalyzes transformative engagement.

Our vision is to be more than a centre of academic excellence—we strive to be an active partner in shaping justice-oriented change across South Asia. Through collaborative inquiry, community-rooted initiatives, and policy facilitation informed by empirical research, we aim to empower diverse stakeholders with the insights and tools needed to build an inclusive, sustainable future.

At every step, our commitment is unwavering: to contribute to a more compassionate, critically reflective, and socially conscious South Asia—one where knowledge serves not just as understanding, but as a force for collective good.

Motto

“To know the will of God, we need an open mind and a heart that seeks truth.”
　— Sadhu Sundar Singh

The words of Sadhu Sundar Singh continue to shape the identity of our Institute: we are called to seek truth with humility, extending the pursuit of knowledge far beyond the academic classroom and into the morally urgent arenas of human rights, social responsibility, and compassionate service. For Singh, knowledge is never an end in itself—it carries an ethical demand: the more we know, the more we owe.

This conviction forms the intellectual foundation of the Sundar Singh Institute. We embrace a philosophy of scholarship that transcends passive observation, insisting that research must become a force for justice, empathy, and human dignity. Our work is not undertaken for knowledge’s own sake, but for its power to engage, to confront injustice, and ultimately, to heal.

We are committed to cultivating a form of learning that speaks not only to the intellect, but to the moral conscience. Through this commitment, we seek to advance scholarship that serves humanity—scholarship that reflects the deep integration of reason, responsibility, and spiritual discernment.