The Growth Mindset

The Vedic classic Bhagavad Gita offers timeless insights that beautifully align with the modern concept of a growth mindset—the belief that abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance. Through Krishna’s guidance to Arjuna, the Gita emphasizes not only purposeful action but also the importance of embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and steadying the mind in moments of doubt. It teaches that growth comes from disciplined practice, self-awareness, and a willingness to rise above limiting beliefs. Together, these principles form a powerful foundation for developing resilience, expanding our potential, and continuously evolving as individuals.

Devahuti Shaw (IN) is an attorney and has currently transitioned careers to pursue inter-disciplinary studies. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Legal Anthropology at Universität Bern after having completed her M.A. in South Asian Studies at Universität Heidelberg, Germany; encompassing Vaishnavism, personhood, anthropology, transculturality, history and law.