Influence of Bhagavad Gita on the Development of Spiritual Personality: Unveiling Peace, Individual Traits, Beyond Self

The 700-verse Bhagavad Gita, also known as the Gita, is a highly regarded ancient Hindu scripture. It depicts a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the God Krishna, who acts as his charioteer, and is set inside the epic Mahabharata. The Gita addresses issues of responsibility, righteousness, selflessness, and the nature of existence through deep philosophical conversation, providing searchers throughout history with ageless wisdom and spiritual direction. This study endeavours to explore the Bhagavad gita’s complex influence on the formation of a spiritual personality, with a particular attention to how it affects peace, character traits, and transcending the self. In addition, the research aims to investigate the consequences of incorporating the teachings of Bhagavad Gita into modern psychotherapy techniques providing insights into how traditional knowledge might influence contemporary methods of promoting personal development and well-being. A total number of 40 participants were taken, both males and females. The age range of participants lies between 30 to 45 years who have read the Bhagavad Gita and found it to be helpful in their own growth. Purposive sampling was employed and the data was analysed through thematic analysis. The findings suggest that the Bhagavad Gita has a tremendous impact on the formation of spiritual personalities. It leads people towards the discovery of the unique qualities, tranquillity and how it is a moving symbol of fleeting nature of the material existence and a mortality of soul. It enables individuals to rise above the limitations of the ego, accept the interdependence of all life, and go towards the everlasting truth beyond the self by teachings on karma yoga, Dharma, self realisation and transcendence.