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Amisha Sharma

What Gita Says About Ghosting Someone You Once Loved

In the modern world, one unread message might spell the end of a relationship. No solution. No justification. Nothing but quiet. Ghosting, or gently disappearing from someone who once meant everything, has become the new means of saying farewell. What, however, would the Bhagavad Gita's timeless wisdom say about this quiet departure? The Gita examines duty, honesty, detachment, and emotional responsibility through Krishna's lessons to Arjuna. Even while "ghosting" isn't mentioned in its courses, the ethics of it are. Is it avoidance or strength that disappears?

1. Silence Is Not Always Strength

Mahabharata

Arjuna is overpowered and confused in the Gita. Instead of ignoring him or leaving, Krishna has a meaningful conversation with him. However, ghosting replaces quiet for communication. It steers clear of emotional accountability and unpleasant realities. Silence might sometimes avoid confrontation, but it can also cause more serious injuries. Krishna's teachings demonstrate that open communication leads to clarity. While it may seem easier to disappear, emotional fights remain unfinished when there is unresolved silence.

2. Detachment Is Not Disrespect

Detachment
Gitas focus formula with practice and detachment.

Detachment from results, not from people, is what the Gita teaches. Many people use moving on or keeping their peace as excuses for ghosting. However, dismissing someone's feelings is not the same as being truly detached. Krishna stresses maintaining balance while acting with knowledge and compassion. Frequently, discomfort rather than wisdom is the cause of ghosting. It takes communication to go with dignity. Even while saying farewell, respect is maintained via spiritual detachment.

3. Duty Includes Emotional Responsibility

Detaching Is a Painful Process

Krishna often encourages Arjuna to uphold his moral duty, or dharma. Emotional responsibility is a component of that duty in relationships. Trust is established when two people are affectionate. It can feel betraying to break that link without giving a reason. The Gita encourages deliberate action as opposed to hasty flight. It is still your duty to end chapters with clarity, even if love wanes. When emotions shift, duty does not go away.

4. Actions Shape Inner Peace

According to the Gita, deeds committed without integrity upset the balance within. Although ghosting might provide some comfort from conflict, underlying guilt frequently remains hidden. According to Krishna's insight, honesty leads to peace of mind. We carry emotional baggage when we avoid closure. Maintaining long term peace requires acting honorably, especially when it is challenging. Integrity safeguards the soul, while avoidance may shield the moment.

Though its wisdom speaks directly to the heart, the Bhagavad Gita does not discuss modern dating patterns. Although it may seem easy to ghost someone, Krishna emphasizes accountability, clarity, and compassion in his teachings. True separation might not be vanishing completely. Maybe it's having the guts to genuinely say goodbye.

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