2024, Vol. 10, Issue 4, Part B

author(s)
Lakhya Jyoti Mahanta

abstract
The Gītā or Bhagavad Gītā also known Gitopaniṣad is one of the oldest vedantic scripture of Indian philosophy. It is the essence of all the Upaniṣads written almost five thousands years ago by Vyāsa. The central theme of the Gītā is the exploration of human life. It is the root of human psychology as it teaches how to control the mind, how to fix it or how to make it stable etc. Also Gītā explains the concept of consciousness, mind, intelligence which are the important tenets of psychology. Like the modern Psychological counselling, Gītā teaches moral, ethical and spiritual values rather than just material success. This paper will showcase the psychological aspects of Gītā which differentiate mind, soul, intelligence. An attempt will also be made to show how Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s teaching to Arjuna throughout the epic inspire people for the mental well-being.