According to some sources, the word for identity in Sanskrit is व्यक्तित्वं (vyaktitvam) or आत्मन् (atman)12 The word for crisis is संकट (sankata) or आपत्ति (apatthi)3 Therefore, a possible translation for identity crisis could be व्यक्तित्व-संकट (vyaktitva-sankata) or आत्मन्-आपत्ति (atman-apatti). However, these are not exact equivalents, as the concept of identity crisis may not have a direct counterpart in the Sanskrit tradition. Identity crisis is a psychological term that refers to a state of confusion and uncertainty about one’s sense of self, especially in relation to social roles, expectations, and values4 It is often triggered by a change or challenge in one’s life situation, such as a loss, a trauma, a transition, or a conflict4 In the yogic perspective, identity crisis may be seen as a symptom of avidya, which is the fundamental ignorance or misperception of one’s true nature. Avidya is the root cause of all suffering and bondage in the cycle of samsara5 It makes one identify with the body-mind complex and its transient attributes, rather than with the eternal and blissful Self (atman) that is identical with the Absolute Reality (brahman)5 To overcome avidya and its effects, one needs to cultivate vidya, which is the wisdom or knowledge of one’s true Self. This can be achieved through various methods of yoga, such as meditation, self-inquiry, devotion, ethics, and service5 By realizing one’s true identity as atman-brahman, one can transcend the limitations and conflicts of the ego and attain liberation (moksha) from samsara5