3 papers in the library · publishing 2026
IGI Global eBooks September 22, 2026 Srishti Muralidharan, Navya Charan
Anguish represents a profound form of human suffering that extends beyond ordinary emotional distress and engages interconnected neurobiological, cognitive and physiological systems. This chapter conceptualizes anguish as an active, embodied state characterised by persistent emotional arousal, self-referential processing, autonomic dysregulation, and meaning-making efforts. Drawing on...
Intersection of Psychology, Esotericism, and Cultural Development July 16, 2026 Srishti Muralidharan
This chapter examines the intersection of esotericism, psychology, and cultural development through global arts and literature. It argues that artistic and literary expressions serve as symbolic spaces where inner psychological processes and esoteric knowledge converge. Drawing from diverse traditions—including Tantric, Sufi, Hermetic, Alchemic, and Indigenous systems—the chapter explores how...
July 3, 2026 Rohitth Ajay, Srishti Muralidharan
This chapter explores mystical experiences and esoteric belief systems by examining their influences in terms of cognition, emotion regulation, identity formation, and mental health. It also traces how historical marginalization of esotericism shaped thought processes through which individuals validate their mystical experiences. Within this context, mystical traditions are addressed as...