Strengthening Hope in context of Bhagavad Gita during COVID 19 Crisis

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Prerna Tiwari

Abstract

A positive psychological approach in the scenario of pandemic like COVID 19 is the strong call of the present time. Elevating positivity and motivation among individuals is the need of the hour. Hope is a well-known construct of positive psychology which is linked with improved physical health and better psychological well-being.


In the face of this current infection, hope can be strengthened by using the teachings of bhagavad gita. Bhagavad Gita is a popular Hindu scripture which is a source of empowering spiritual knowledge that covers variety of domains including yoga, karmic wisdom, nature of soul etc. Knowledge and understanding of bhagavad gita on a regular basis can be used to ignite hope in the minds of anxious and stressful people of the society. It can also facilitate the experience of emotional stability and benefit individuals in finding the solutions of the problems confronted with more ease. The present paper theoretically highlights the importance of strengthening hope with regard to bhagavad gita in the scenario of COVID 19. This paper also gives a basis for increasing intrinsically motivated experience among individuals that can enhance psychological and physical health.

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