The Unified Path to Inner Sovereignty: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Karma Sannyasa in the Fifth Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this research case study is to conduct a holistic and multi-dimensional analysis of the fifth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, known as Karma Sannyasa Yoga. It aims to deconstruct the chapter's central thesis—the identity of the paths of knowledge and action—using the SWOC and ABCD analytical frameworks. Ultimately, the study seeks to evaluate the transformative potential of this philosophy on individual autonomy and societal well-being, offering actionable insights for future generations.

Methodology: This exploratory research employs a qualitative case study design, synthesizing data gathered from a range of credible sources such as academic databases, reputable websites, and AI-driven language models. The collected information is systematically examined through the application of established analytical frameworks, namely SWOC and ABCD analysis, to effectively address the study's stated objectives.

Results/Analysis: The analysis reveals that the application of SWOC and ABCD frameworks to the fifth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita demonstrates the profound practicality of Karma Sannyasa Yoga, identifying key strengths such as psychological liberation and stress reduction, alongside challenges like its perceived difficulty and risk of misinterpretation. From a stakeholder perspective, the philosophy offers significant advantages like inner freedom and ethical clarity for the individual, while also presenting potential disadvantages such as social misunderstanding. Ultimately, the study confirms the chapter's core thesis, establishing Karma Sannyasa as a transformative, internally-sourced ethics that enables full worldly engagement while cultivating unshakable inner sovereignty.

Originality/Value: This research offers significant originality by applying contemporary strategic management frameworks—SWOC and ABCD analysis—to the ancient philosophical discourse of the Bhagavad Gita's fifth chapter, a novel methodological approach not commonly found in existing literature. The study provides substantial value by translating the esoteric principles of Karma Sannyasa into a practical, stakeholder-centric ethics, demonstrating its transformative potential for achieving inner sovereignty and purposeful engagement in modern life.

Type of Paper: Qualitative Exploratory Research Analysis.