An Analysis of Positive Psychological Constructsin the Selected Poems of Swami Vivekananda 1Sumantra Chakraborty, 2Prof. (Dr.) Tuhinkumar Samanta 1Research Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Burdwan, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. Email: sumantra91chakraborty@gmail.com 2Department of Education, The University of Burdwan Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India Email: tksamanta@edu.buruniv.ac.in
Abstract: This paper examines three significant poems by Swami Vivekananda “To the Awakened India”, “To the Fourth of July” and “Hold on Yet a While, Brave Heart” through the lens of Positive Psychology. It seeks to demonstrate how Vivekananda’s philosophical perspectives are exerted through his poetic vision. A vision that upholds inner strength, hope, resilience and freedom which in turn resonates the key concepts of Positive Psychology such as optimism, courage, meaningfulness and transcendence. Using qualitative thematic content analysis, the study reveals that these poems articulate a profound philosophy of human potential and flourishing which anticipates the qualities of Positive Psychology by more than a century ago which also lies in the age-old philosophy of Vedanta. The discussion connects Vivekananda’s poetic imagination with educational and psychological insights leading to positive education.
