心理学と精神医学: オープンアクセス

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Fruitfulness of Ramayana Watching to Mitigate Stress, Anxiety & Insecurity during Lockdown

Surabhi Misra

scenario, lives of people have changed, environment of threat, fear, despair, anxiety and insecurity prevails around us. In this adverse situation, an initiative taken by doordarshan to re telecast of “RAMAYAN SERIAL” since March 28, 2020, Recreate the positive energy & a ray of hope to overcome anxiety and stress perplexity regarding lockdown conditions. According to “The Indian Express” report, Ramayana was watched by millions of viewers throughout India cutting across religion, caste and social strata earning it a spot in record book. It was become most- watched on April 16, 2020. To know the psycho-therapeutic effect of Ramayana watching, we have started online survey across India. As per the objective of this research initiative, it has been proved that Ramayana watching has become a panacea to fight against corona pandemic. The role of Lord Rama as imaryada purushottama’ encouraged people to choose right path, to help weaker sections and also being hopeful or optimistic about future. It also helped people to change their attitude positively, minimises the complexes related to interpersonal relations, helped to beat insecurities pertaining in relations. During lockdown, people are facing economic crises, uncertainty and insecurity regarding future. Mental distancing between people, families and society are spreading overhear. The teaching of Ramayana has restructured cognition, developed optimistic approach, inculcated post traumatic growth, retained perseverance and also improve resilience. As the study done by Sowell et. al. 2000, proved that religious involvement has been identified as a negative Correlate of psychological distress