MENTAL WELL BEING THROUGH MINDFULNESS: THE SHRIMAD BHAGAVAD GITA PERSPECTIVE

Author (s) : S.Padmavathi & R.Krishna Deepthi

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Abstract :
Bhagavad-Gita, an ancient Indian spiritual and philosophical scripture is more than 51 centuries ago. It is a sermon given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna explaining the ideal technique of life which evokes the spirit of Mindfulness in Arjuna by encouraging him to focus on awareness of the present moment while embracing the mind instead of being a slave to it. The modern definition of Mindfulness is awareness, open and receptive attention toward whatever is happening at present within and outside. This paper attempts to enrich the notion of Mindfulness through Srimad Bhagavad-Gita. From the methodological perspective, the present work is a product of an arts-based Hermeneutical interpretation of a historical text that has developed significant links to cultural practices and personal experiences. Though the concept of Mindfulness has been originated and defined in numerous literature and religions, the present work is concentrated exclusively on the Bhagavad Gita’s view on Mindfulness through its selected verses. This indicates that how the practice of mindfulness enhances the mental and personal well-being of individuals.

Keywords : Awareness, Bhagavad Gita, Buddhism, Hermeneutics, Mahabharata, Mindfulness, Mental Well Being

Conference Date : 30/08/2019

Pages : 293

Paper ID : 19284