The Psychotherapy For NPD Through The Wisdom Of The Śrīmad Bhagavadgītā

Abstract

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental condition where a person thinks they are very special and important, always wants others to admire them, does not care about other people’s feelings and emotions and emotionally hurt them for own satisfaction. People who have this disorder feel deeply insecure, so they depend on other’s praise and glorification to feel good about themselves. While modern psychotherapy offers valuable treatments for NPD,  the Śrīmad Bhagavadgītā, an ancient sanskrit spiritual  scripture  which is regarded as the world’s first psychological text, also provides a deeply spiritual path to healing. Lord  Kṛṣṇa’s teachings and advice always guide people toward knowing their true self and becoming humble. Such  advice also help to develop empathy for others  and free the mind from the grip of the ego. This eternal wisdom directly addresses and counters the ego, which is the main cause of NPD, offering not just treatment but true inner transformation. The Bhagavadgītā teaches Jñāna Yoga (self), Karma Yoga (selfless action),  Bhakti Yoga (devotion), and not being attached to results. These teachings help people overcome ego, rudeness, lack of empathy, and self-centeredness, which are commonly seen in narcissism.