Finding Order in Chaos: The Applicability of Gita to Contemporary Psychology

Abstract

The essence of real fulfilment in life goes through a path of self-realization, which has been highlighted by the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. It teaches that the crossing of the ego and the illusion leads to inner peace or liberation. These three ways are Jñāna Yoga, which is wisdom; Bhakti Yoga, which is devotion; and Karma Yoga, which is action. They are instilled with the same philosophies: self-awareness, emotional health, and a functional life, in that order. It is through the cultivation of equanimity that one operates with clarity, fortitude, and a serene mind in difficult situations.  In this study, ancient traditional teachings are interfacing with contemporaneous psychological perspectives, enlightening us on different, yet pivotal areas of personal growth and self-actualization.