In this article, the construct of śraddhā which is derived from a sacred Hindu text, the Bhagavad-Gītā is explicated. The analysis of text resulted in nine themes, and many behavioural outcomes of śraddhā such as not finding faults in others. Jñāna or knowledge is seen as mediating between śraddhā and mokṣa or liberation. This relationship is moderated by tatparaḥ (or eager engagement in the spiritual practice one has chosen) and saṃyatendriyaḥ (or practicing self-restraint). Śraddhā is considered as one of the highest virtues. It is a gift of God. It always bears fruits which carry over to the next life. The highest quality of śraddhā is that of a devotee. From interpersonal perspective, śraddhā is an emotion one has for another person, a deity, God or śāstra (scriptural text or instructions in such texts that guide human behaviour). Śraddhā reflects the basic nature of people. Absence of śraddhā causes all efforts to go in vain. The nine themes that are discussed present a thick description of this indigenous construct and open avenues for future research.
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