Association between Spiritual Intelligence and Compassion: A Review study

Abstract

The current review paper explores the interplay between the two variables namely spiritual intelligence (SI) and compassion (C) and could it be that if someone tends to possess spiritual intelligence, they also have compassionate tendencies? Spiritual Intelligence enables an individual with spiritual qualities and resources to participate in a selfless sphere of life. It draws a person toward asking certain questions about ultimate meaning, purpose, is associated with transcendental aspects of life and a sense of deep interconnectivity with the people that surround us. Supporting theoretical framework and research studies draws an inference that explains the dimensions and components found in the spiritual intelligence consists of compassionate thoughts and feelings encouraging compassionate actions. The present paper includes an inference drawn based on the referred research journals which shows a positive association between SI and compassion highlighting the presence of caring behaviour and empathy linked with fostering a sense of meaning and purpose in life. Based on the findings, it is also highlighted how practicing self-compassion can help in building high self-awareness, self- acceptance and self-kindness important for spiritual intelligence and also encompassing a flow of compassion toward others.