A COGNITIVE INTERPRETATION OF ARJUNA'S DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT OF MAHABHARATA

Author: Dinesh Kumar Gupt ¹ ; Sandeep Panchal ²
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1. Department of Psychology, D.S. College, Uttar Pradesh, India
2. Department of Psychology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Depression; Conflict; Bhagwat Gita; Cognitive Analysis
From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2023;24(no. 8):1-5
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: This article is an attempt to interpret the Arjuna’s state in battlefield of Kurukshetra. Arjuna showed an impression of depression due to approach-avoidance conflict. It has been tried to explain how he feels during the psychological state of depression and how he logically tries to defend his denial for not fighting for the sake of Dharma. The cognitive analysis was used to interpret the symptoms sighted by Arjuna. The article provides a new perspective for the cognitive interpretation of Arjuna Vishad Yoga given in Bhagwat Gita. Lastly, the paper highlighted depression, antecedents, conflict, and the psychological state of Arjuna
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