Papers by smaranika tripathy
International Journal of Innovative Research in Science Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), 2025
This paper explores the striking philosophical resonance between Gestalt theory and the spiritual... more This paper explores the striking philosophical resonance between Gestalt theory and the spiritual
teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, stressing on holistic perception and self-integration. Gestalt philosophy, pioneered by
thinkers such as Max Wertheimer, Wolfgang Köhler, and Kurt Koffka, posits that "the whole is greater than the sum of
its parts"—a foundational principle that highlights the human mind’s tendency to perceive unified patterns rather than
fragmented elements. The paper draws parallels between the Gestalt approach to self-awareness—through recognizing
patterns in cognition, emotion, and behavior—and the Gita's call for an integrated comprehension of duty (dharma),
action (karma), and cosmic order (rta). By examining these two frameworks, the study reveals how both Gestalt
psychology and Vedantic philosophy offer complementary pathways toward personal and spiritual growth through the
cultivation of holistic awareness.
UCRT.ORG ISSN:2320-2882 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CREATIVE RESEARCH THOUGHTS (IJCRT) , 2025
In life, quitting is often misunderstood as an act of weakness or failure. However, when seen thr... more In life, quitting is often misunderstood as an act of weakness or failure. However, when seen through a philosophical lens, quitting is sometimes not just necessary but essential for growth, liberation, and authentic living. Ancient Indian wisdom, especially the Upanishads,Bhagwat Gita, Yoga Sutra and Writings of verious Scholars, teaches that renunciation, detachment, and purposeful quitting are critical to realizing the self and attaining higher states of consciousness.Likewise in a world obsessed with noise and motion, choosing silence is an act of courage, a quiet revolution. Within it, the mind breathes, the heart listens, and the soul speaks. This article explores the philosophical as well as psychological necessity of Quit and Quiet, drawing insights from both existential thought and Philosophical teachings.
In life, quitting is often misunderstood as an act of weakness or failure. However, when seen thr... more In life, quitting is often misunderstood as an act of weakness or failure. However, when seen through a philosophical lens, quitting is sometimes not just necessary but essential for growth, liberation, and authentic living. Ancient Indian wisdom, especially the Upanishads,Bhagwat Gita, Yoga Sutra and Writings of verious Scholars, teaches that renunciation, detachment, and purposeful quitting are critical to realizing the self and attaining higher states of consciousness.Likewise in a world obsessed with noise and motion, choosing silence is an act of courage, a quiet revolution. Within it, the mind breathes, the heart listens, and the soul speaks. This article explores the philosophical as well as psychological necessity of Quit and Quiet, drawing insights from both existential thought and Philosophical teachings.
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Papers by smaranika tripathy
teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, stressing on holistic perception and self-integration. Gestalt philosophy, pioneered by
thinkers such as Max Wertheimer, Wolfgang Köhler, and Kurt Koffka, posits that "the whole is greater than the sum of
its parts"—a foundational principle that highlights the human mind’s tendency to perceive unified patterns rather than
fragmented elements. The paper draws parallels between the Gestalt approach to self-awareness—through recognizing
patterns in cognition, emotion, and behavior—and the Gita's call for an integrated comprehension of duty (dharma),
action (karma), and cosmic order (rta). By examining these two frameworks, the study reveals how both Gestalt
psychology and Vedantic philosophy offer complementary pathways toward personal and spiritual growth through the
cultivation of holistic awareness.