ChatGPT is a natural language-processing tool, enabled by artificial intelligence which allows us to have conversation in a human-like manner. To explore the application of ChatGPT within spirituality, it is imperative to recognize the two key elements of it -the cognitive part and the aptitude of mindfulness to make a connection to the divine. In the Bhagwad Gita, chapter on Dhyan Yog, Krishn advises Arjun that knowledge is an exalted form than practice, and meditation is above knowledge. Accordingly, he speaks about the importance of both to be incorporated for greater sense in our lives.
Ikujiro Nonaka, Japanese organizational theorist, proclaims knowledge can take form as implicit or explicit. ChatGPT is capable to deal exclusively with explicit knowledge, not implicit knowledge such as realizing God Consciousness. That is where ChatGPT does not work. The ancient Sages have tried to store knowledge in the Upanishadic texts, like Bhagwad Gita. On the contrary to the Brahmn ( Supreme Self) ChatGPT appears to be an output of human intelligence, therefore a worker and not the boss.
It is crucial to differentiate between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is the information obtained by listening to sermons or reading sacred texts, and wisdom is our capability to practice the knowledge.
Consequently, ChatGPT is helpful in providing explicit knowledge regarding spirituality, however it cannot provide implicit knowledge that only comes from devoted spiritual practices. This human-made product can by no means compare to the Master, the Supreme Self, and understanding such will lead to the highest knowledge, says Mundaka Upanishad.
ChatGPT is a tool and a very beneficial one at that. It is meant to understand the written texts, and people should use it to seek knowledge and draw the link between written words and one’s cognizance. Knowledge without practical wisdom is useless, and when the two are joined, only then is it possible to truly think and understand the soul of the Scriptures.
Ikujiro Nonaka is a Japanese organisational theorist. He has written on a variety of topics ranging from knowledge management to learning organisations. He is well-known for his writings on the “Theory of Knowledge Creation” and his views on knowledge being implicit or explicit have also been extensively studied. He has also written various books such as “The Knowledge Creating Company” and “The Knowledge-Creating Company”.
Krishn is one of the central figures in the Hindu religion and many consider him a source of wisdom. He is said to be a divine teacher and counselor, who has many wise sayings, which one can apply in everyday life. In the Bhagwad Gita, he speaks to Arjun on various topics and emphasizes the importance of knowledge and meditation. His teachings on the importance of acquiring knowledge and using it in order to achieve wisdom are still relevant today, and many find them quite useful in achieving spiritual progress.
