Emotional Intelligence in the Indian Context

Abstract

Emotional Intelligence by now does not need any introduction Its importance and relevance in various fields is being scientifically researched and asserted Yet the cross-cultural relevance of the concept still remains an unexplored area This paper analyses Mayer and Salovey s ability model against the background of Indian culture through the Bhagavad-Gita It explores the similarities and draws parallel to the emotionally intelligent person as surmised by Mayer and Salovey and the Sthithapragnya as described by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad- Gita