Aatm Rati: the Gita as a psychotherapeutic discourse

The modern individual indulges in self-exploration, self-reflection, self-actualization, and of course selfies. The world has evolved technologically; no real change has taken place psychologically.

People are still fighting, jealous, angry, ambitious, greedy, and heartbroken. The Gita focuses on the individual and is a great source of inspiration for psychological development and expansion, because it looks within, at the self, rather than outward at the material world.

The verses of the Gita draw a strong correlation between what happens in the world and how it relates to the divine power within.

In Aatm Rati, the artist brings to the stage a psychological interpretation of the Gita: the inner traumas, fears, and anxiety of the present-day human being in the midst of war, insanity, and chaos. She interprets the Gita through what it holds for the individual, rather than through the verses in their original phrasing.

It is OK to be nervous and fearful, but it is important to seek help and ask questions. Knowing that the Gita exists is not enough; it is more important to take the key lessons from the great song of Krishna.

Showing may not necessarily mean seeing and experiencing. Telling may not necessarily mean learning.