Meta-analysis of Theoretical and Practical Vision on Forgiveness and Wellbeing in Ancient and Contemporary Literature
Abstract
Given the turbulent period and multiple challenges at intra and inter personal levels that human beings face today, health and well being is a major global issue. Moreover, the tendency of human beings to retalor with more negativity is visible everywhere. The problem of human aggression and violence has thus been pushed to the forefront of social science researches with the recognition that prevention is the most effective strategy for their management. In this connection, Forgiveness is an important corrective mechaniiate and to seek revenge after being insulted or victimized is deeply ingrained in the biological, psychological and socio-cultural milieu. Thus an innate proclivity to reciprocate negative interpersonal behavism to the proclivities towards avoidance and revenge- typical negative responses to interpersonal transgressions. Broadly, this paper explores the concept and process of forgiveness and its relationship with health and wellbeing as recorded in diverse ancient philosophical doctrines, religious texts and scriptures cross-culturally. Further, the objective is also to delineate the conceptualization of forgiveness and its health correlates as discussed in contemporary psychological and medical sciences. For the purpose the investigators studied and analyzed the relevant and available ancient and contemporary literatures at primary and secondary sources. Exploring the concept of forgiveness in various ancient and contemporary texts amazingly indicate the conceptual and empirical similarities. Forgiveness is the most important virtue and concept that brings peace and harmony in the life. People who forgive one happier and healthier that those who hold resentments. The act of forgiveness is good for soul and have significant benefits of health and wellbeing.
(Mathur Nidhi Associate Professor, Dept. of Home Science, College Education, Rajasthan, India)
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