• Dr. Poornima.P.S

The history of mankind has witnessed many upheavals owing to traumatic episodes through various phases. Trauma and anxiety have often led to collective depression, low self-esteem and a sense of aimlessness in people. The reasons for trauma could be multiple—ranging from the World Wars to the bubonic plague or even a pandemic. However discrimination between the communities for no scientific reasons cannot be denied. Communities desire social inclusion across the world. Social exclusion is the bane of psychological issues, like lack of social esteem in the oppressed communities, then and now. The Bhakti Movement in India in general and Vachana Movement in particular in Karnataka have expressed their take on social inclusion to solve the social evils like caste system, a unique feature of Indian society. Divinity of nature was propounded which implies inclusivity in general. It provides solace to distressed souls and which is the need of the hour.

Vachana Movement as Means of Individual Worth, Social Inclusivity and Psychological Wellness

"Vachana Movement as Means of Individual Worth, Social Inclusivity and Psychological Wellness", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no.b306-b311, February-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602143.pdf

"Vachana Movement as Means of Individual Worth, Social Inclusivity and Psychological Wellness", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no. ppb306-b311, February-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602143.pdf