Principles Laid Out in ‘The Geetarahasya’: Gen-Z and Atmanirbharata

Abstract

India is a country with a legacy of a rich heritage and takes pride in its scriptures and the study of Brahmadnyan which present answers to the curiosity, enquiry and confusion that arise in the minds of Generation Z (Internet Zoomers) adolescents, regarding the human existence, relevance of life, the cosmos, and the diversity in society and its impact on the human relation. The myths surrounding them have left many clueless and the young minds wander in delusion looking for a source of authentic information. Little do they know that Geetarahasya is the only source of information fulfilling the very need of mankind. During the British Raj, the Indian education system was destroyed and people were forced into learning what was essential for operating the British administration. Hence during this era, Indian society moved far away from spiritual treasures. This store of knowledge was brought out by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in his well-written epic “Geetarahasya” wherein he explained the Hindu Philosophy of Life. Geetarahasya helps one to perform his duty ethically. Today the mission and vision of India is Atmanirbhar Bharat and to attain this we need to create young minds who are focused on their individual and country’s development with values because they are the ones who will build a strong and resilient society. This study attempts to study how the principles laid out in the Geetarahasya could be relevant to Gen Z and how these principles could help in their march towards Atmanirbharata