Inside the Struggle of Depression: A Reflection Through the Wisdom of Shri Krishna

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Data may be preliminary. 8 January 2026 V1 Latest version Share on Inside the Struggle of Depression: A Reflection Through the Wisdom of Shri Krishna Author : Rohit Gupta 0000-0002-9744-5131 [email protected] Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.176789281.13093024/v1 73 views 40 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Depression is often seen as a sign of weakness or failure. In reality, it is a human response to ongoing pain, confusion, loss, or inner struggle. When life's questions weigh heavier than our answers, the mind can become exhausted. Even the strongest individuals may feel empty. To better understand this, we can look to the wisdom of Shri Krishna, particularly as shared in the Bhagavad Gita. At the beginning of the Gita, we meet Arjuna, a great warrior who is skilled, respected, and brave. However, on the battlefield, he feels overwhelmed. His body shakes, his mind becomes foggy, and his will collapses. Today, we might recognize this as deep emotional distress. Arjuna is not weak; he is human. His depression stems from inner conflict: duty versus feeling, action versus fear, meaning versus despair. Supplementary Material File (why depression.pdf) Download 261.39 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 08 January 2026 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords depression krishnna Authors Affiliations Rohit Gupta 0000-0002-9744-5131 [email protected] View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 73 views 40 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Rohit Gupta. Inside the Struggle of Depression: A Reflection Through the Wisdom of Shri Krishna. Authorea . 08 January 2026. 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