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| Paper Title: | Cultivating Mental Strength in Sports: Insights from the Bhagavad Gita |
| Authors Name: | . G. Sai Charan Yadav , M.Vara Prasad , .N.Adhitya Kumar , Guided by Dr. K. Meena Rani |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Mental discipline is a fundamental determinant of athletic performance, enabling athletes to sustain focus, regulate emotions, and demonstrate resilience under competitive pressure. The Bhagavad Gita, a foundational text of Indian philosophical thought, offers enduring insights into mental control, self-regulation, and ethical action that remain highly relevant to contemporary sports contexts. This article examines key philosophical concepts articulated in the Bhagavad Gita and explores their applicability to the cultivation of mental discipline in sports. Central to this analysis is the principle of Karma Yoga, which advocates committed action performed without attachment to outcomes. This approach encourages a process-oriented mindset, thereby mitigating performance anxiety and enhancing consistency in athletic execution. The concept of Sthitaprajña, denoting mental equanimity amid success and failure, is examined as a framework for emotional regulation, stress management, and psychological stability in competitive environments. Furthermore, the Gita emphasizes self-discipline, mastery of the mind, and sustained concentration—principles that closely correspond with contemporary practices in mindfulness-based interventions and mental skills training within sports psychology. By integrating these philosophical insights with modern psychological approaches, the study highlights pathways through which athletes can improve focus, decision-making, and psychological resilience. The article argues that the Bhagavad Gita provides a comprehensive framework for holistic athlete development, contributing not only to enhanced performance but also to ethical conduct and long-term psychological well-being. This interdisciplinary inquiry underscores the continued relevance of classical wisdom in addressing modern challenges in mental training and performance optimization in sports. |
| Keywords: | Bhagavad Gita; Mental Discipline; Sports Psychology; Nishkāma Karma; Equanimity (Samatva); Psychological Resilience; Self-Regulation; Peak Performance; Mindfulness in Sports |
| Cite Article: | "Cultivating Mental Strength in Sports: Insights from the Bhagavad Gita", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.a601-a608, February-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2602081.pdf |
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