Arjuna’s Crisis
The Bhagavad Gita begins with a profound human crisis: paralysis in the face of moral conflict, grief, duty, and uncertainty. This is also a psychological and cognitive crisis.
Modern Parallels
- Stress response and decision paralysis
- Emotional regulation under uncertainty
- Purpose-driven action
- Attention, self-control, and values-based behavior
Why It Matters
The Gita offers a framework for resilience that is ethical, contemplative, and action-oriented. Modern cognitive science can help explore why such frameworks may be psychologically powerful.