Sat-Chit-Anand and Pleroma: A Comparative Study in Cross-Cultural Metaphysics and Human Flourishing
Anamika Makhija, Dr.kum Kum Ray, Kajal Srivastava
Kalagatos May 8, 2026 DOI: 10.52521/j9gk5q94 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Metaphysics Flourishing Transformative learning Narrative Perspective graphical Epistemology Aesthetics |
| Key points | Argues that Vedantic non-dualism and Gnostic thought both affirm ontological unity, transformative knowledge, and an ethical orientation toward non-egoic wholeness, with the life of Lord Ram in Sri Ramacaritamanasa serving as a narrative embodiment of these principles. |
Abstract
This paper examines how distinct metaphysical traditions articulate the relationship among ultimate reality, consciousness, and human flourishing. Vedantic non-dualism conceives ultimate reality as Sat-Chit-Anand (being, consciousness, bliss), while Gnostic thought expresses a comparable vision through the idea of Pleroma as divine fullness. Using a comparative hermeneutic approach, the study interprets these concepts within their textual traditions and places them in dialogue. The analysis suggests that both frameworks affirm ontological unity, transformative knowledge or gnosis, and an ethical orientation toward non-egoic wholeness. The life of Lord Ram in Sri Ramacaritamanasa is explored as a narrative embodiment of these metaphysical principles therein.