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This paper examines the psychoanalysis of displacement in Munshi Premchand's Godan, focusing on the illusion of self-reliance, identity crisis, and changing paradigms of exploitation. Displacement is interpreted not merely as geographical migration but as a psychological and socio-economic condition that reshapes individual consciousness. Through a psychoanalytic approach, the study explores how Hori's aspiration for dignity and self-reliance gradually transforms into alienation under the pressures of caste, class, debt, and social hierarchy. The paper argues that the promise of self-reliance often conceals deeper mechanisms of exploitation, resulting in fractured identity and persistent psychological conflict. By integrating literary analysis with psychoanalytic theory, the study highlights the enduring relevance of Godan in understanding the psychological dimensions of displacement and exploitation in both colonial and contemporary contexts. The research contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on Hindi literature, psychology, and migration studies.