Seeing the Divine in the World: The Vibhuti Yoga of the Tenth Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita as a Framework for Sacramental Vision and Ecological Ethics

Purpose: The purpose of this research case study is to examine the Vibhuti Yoga of the Tenth Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita as a philosophical framework for cultivating a sacramental vision that perceives the divine as immanent within the natural and social world. It seeks to interpret how Krishna’s enumeration of divine manifestations provides a non-utilitarian ethical foundation for ecological responsibility, mental well-being, and value-based human conduct. Further, the study aims to contextualize these insights for contemporary society by systematically evaluating their relevance and applicability through qualitative exploratory analysis and strategic frameworks such as SWOC and ABCD. Methodology: This…