Elevation of Universal Brotherhood through Better Mental Health: A Psychological Analysis

Abstract

Universal brotherhood is a comprehensive term which suggests the thought of equal rights, common interest, reciprocal devotion and affection, and compassionate care. It is an extension of this idea that all human beings are the member of same family and the child of same parents. Mental health is a state of emotional stability and calmness in which one can perform one’s duty effectively and fruitfully, can handle the normal stresses of life appropriately, has capacity to make a contribution to his / her community, and perceive whole community as a family. Such type of thought promotes the feeling of universal brotherhood within individuals. Hence, for the elevation of the feeling of universal brotherhood within individuals, it is necessary to explore that what type of techniques may relevant in the maintenance of mental health. The present paper is an attempt to explain that the secret of good mental health lies in behavioural peace and inner journey, spiritual approaches towards life and the teachings of Bhagavad Gita.