Feeling Helpless? This Story of Hanuman Ji Will Change Your Life Forever
Mon Feb 02 2026
Decoding Mental Health in Valmiki Ramayana & Mahabharata
In this profound episode of The Good Gobar Show, host Nishant Parashar and Swami Swatmananda (Chinmaya Mission, Mumbai) dive into the Itihasa (History) of India to find solutions for the modern mental health crisis.
We often view these stories as mere fables, but when we look at the Valmiki Ramayana and the Mahabharata, we find the most sophisticated psychological blueprints ever written. From Hanuman Ji’s battle with self-doubt to Arjuna’s anxiety on the battlefield, we explore how ancient history holds the key to our "Pain to Possibility" journey.
In this episode, we explore:
Hanuman Ji faced Depression: The moment before the leap to Lanka where even the greatest felt "asamanjas" (confusion).
Arjuna’s Breakdown: A historical perspective on why expressing pain to the "Right Person" is the first step to healing.
The Comparison Loop: How Shiva and Krishna stayed grounded in their own truth, and how you can too.
The New "Sattvic" High: Why the youth are trading clubs for "Bhajan Sessions" and choosing sobriety.
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Decoding Mental Health in Valmiki Ramayana & Mahabharata In this profound episode of The Good Gobar Show, host Nishant Parashar and Swami Swatmananda (Chinmaya Mission, Mumbai) dive into the Itihasa (History) of India to find solutions for the modern mental health crisis. We often view these stories as mere fables, but when we look at the Valmiki Ramayana and the Mahabharata, we find the most sophisticated psychological blueprints ever written. From Hanuman Ji’s battle with self-doubt to Arjuna’s anxiety on the battlefield, we explore how ancient history holds the key to our "Pain to Possibility" journey. In this episode, we explore: Hanuman Ji faced Depression: The moment before the leap to Lanka where even the greatest felt "asamanjas" (confusion). Arjuna’s Breakdown: A historical perspective on why expressing pain to the "Right Person" is the first step to healing. The Comparison Loop: How Shiva and Krishna stayed grounded in their own truth, and how you can too. The New "Sattvic" High: Why the youth are trading clubs for "Bhajan Sessions" and choosing sobriety.