The construction of the models of mind and mental health from the Western paradigm is demonstrably incomplete, attempting symptomatic relief. This has led to the utter neglect of the inner world, self-awareness, experiential realities and insights from the Indic Knowledge Systems (such as Yoga, Vedānta, Āyurveda etc.).
Part 2 in a series of essays which are a summary of the book, ‘The Hindu Realism’, by a great scholar, Śrī Jagadish Chandra Chatterjee; followed by key ideas of Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika, as discussed by eminent philosopher Śrī Chittaranjan Naik in his essays and books, ‘Natural Realism and The Contact Theory of Perception’, and ‘On the Existence of the Self’.
Part 3 in a series of essays which are a summary of the book, ‘The Hindu Realism’, by a great scholar, Śrī Jagadish Chandra Chatterjee; followed by key ideas of Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika, as discussed by eminent philosopher Śrī Chittaranjan Naik in his essays and books, ‘Natural Realism and The Contact Theory of Perception’, and ‘On the Existence of the Self’.
Dr. Richa Chopra continues her series on Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras and tells us why 'the quality of life is how the mind perceives it' and how to go about acquiring a better quality of life. By consciously building mental and physical habits that awaken us to the great goals of human life. Step by step, day by day, thought by thought. There is no easy way out.
The thrust of all gurukula education of yore was towards self knowledge. Only by knowing our true selves can we claim to be wholesome.
This article provides an overview of the existing and emergent landscape of the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).
This essay is Part 2 in a series on the educational and academic heritage of Bhārata. This installment covers the ancient rite of Hinduism, which is the upanayana saṃskāra.