The Vishvarupa Darśana Yoga as a Framework for Global Environmental Ethics: An Analysis of Cosmic Interconnectedness and Its Imperatives for Humanity based on the Eleventh Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this research case study is to examine the Viśvarūpa Darśana Yoga of the Eleventh Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita as a philosophical and ethical foundation for global environmental responsibility. It seeks to interpret the vision of the Universal Form as a model of cosmic interconnectedness that transcends anthropocentric perspectives and redefines humanity’s moral relationship with nature. By doing so, the study aims to derive ethical imperatives relevant to contemporary environmental challenges and sustainable global action.

Methodology: This exploratory case study draws on information gathered from credible sources such as academic websites, Google Scholar, and AI-driven GPT tools. The collected data are systematically examined using appropriate analytical frameworks aligned with the stated objectives of the study.

Results/Analysis:

The results and analysis of this research reveal that the Viśvarūpa Darśana Yoga offers a robust metaphysical and ethical framework for global environmental ethics by emphasizing radical cosmic interconnectedness and divine immanence. The application of SWOC, ABCD, and impact analysis frameworks demonstrates that the vision of the Universal Form effectively transcends anthropocentric paradigms, fostering reverential accountability, psychological resilience, and sustainable action across individual, societal, and global levels. Overall, the analysis confirms that the Eleventh Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita provides a coherent and value-driven foundation for addressing contemporary ecological challenges through a spiritually grounded, non-anthropocentric ethic.

Originality/Value: The originality of this research lies in its novel interpretation of the Viśvarūpa Darśana Yoga as a comprehensive, non-anthropocentric framework for global environmental ethics, integrating ancient spiritual wisdom with modern analytical tools such as SWOC, ABCD, and impact analysis. The study adds value by offering a culturally rooted yet globally relevant ethical model that bridges philosophy, ecology, and sustainability, thereby enriching contemporary environmental discourse with a spiritually grounded perspective.

Type of Paper: Qualitative Exploratory Research Analysis.