Governance-in-Action in Sacred Semantics: A Civilizational Algorithm Theory Analysis of the Second Section of Jawshan Kabir
Abstract
This article presents a conceptual and systems-oriented interpretation of the second section of Jawshan Kabir through the lens of Civilizational Algorithm Theory (CAT). It explores how this bounded sacred text may be read, in addition to its devotional significance, as a coherent governance sequence comprising authority, responsiveness, elevation, ethical stewardship, restorative correction, provision, reintegration, listening, hidden-state awareness, and crisis deflection. The study employs a qualitative conceptual design grounded in bounded-text analysis and theological-hermeneutic interpretation. Its ten divine attributes are examined through semantic analysis, theological hermeneutics, cybernetic mapping, governance translation, and the construction of indicative evaluative variables. The analysis indicates that the section forms an ordered governance-in-action grammar rather than merely a liturgical list of divine names. The article therefore extends CAT from ontological grounding to operational governance interpretation and identifies a distinct governance layer embedded in sacred semantics. Its contributions are threefold: it deepens theology-to-governance translation, demonstrates the analytical adaptability of CAT across compact textual units, and proposes a normative framework for responsive, restorative, attentive, and resilient institutions. The article concludes by calling for expert review, refinement of the proposed variables, and comparative application across other sacred corpora and governance settings.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Digital Education and Society
Media
Religion
Digital Communication
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
Publication details
- Publisher
- NPG Publishing
- Publication date
- 10 May 2026
- Document type
- Preprint