TRADITIONAL WISDOM FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING FROM THE BHOJPATRI BHAGAVAD GITA

Mental health deterioration is a global concern, with depression being the most prevalent psychiatric disorder, presenting a lifetime risk of 13.23%. Ayurvedas Satvavajaya chikitsa, as outlined in the Charaka Samhitha, offers therapeutic potential alongside modern psychotherapy. The Bhojpatri Bhagavad Gita, a rare manuscript containing 755 verses, provides unique insights into psychotherapeutic practices. Objective: This review aims to analyze the physical features and distinctive content of the Bhojpatri Bhagavad Gita, comparing Arjunas behavior in the Arjuna Vishada Yoga chapter with contemporary depression pathology and examining Lord Krishnas counseling methodology.Data Sources: The primary source is the Bhojpatri Bhagavad Gita manuscript (1609 CE) housed at ITRA Jamnagar. Supplementary materials include Kashmiri Pathanusari manuscripts and Persian Gita translations, along with comparative shloka analyses.Review Methods: A comparative analysis of shloka distribution across versions (+55 vs. the 700 shloka standard), the matic evaluation of Arjuna’s vishada through imbalances in manogunas (Satva Raja Tamas), and synthesis of Lord Krishna’s counseling techniques within Ayurvedic frameworks. Conclusion: The Bhojpatri manuscripts additional shlokas highlight correlations between Arjunas psychosomatic symptoms and Raja Tamo guna dominance, while Krishnas responses reflect evidence-based counseling strategies. Integrating these Ayurvedic principles with modern mental health practices could enhance public health interventions for depression management.