Perceived stress adversely impacts psychological well-being and daily functioning among adults. While secular mindfulness and traditional prayer independently serve as emotional regulation mechanisms, limited research explores their integrative efficacy. This study evaluated the effect of a 10-day mindful prayer intervention- incorporating attentional mindfulness into Islamic Namaz-on perceived...
The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of yoga training on mindful attention awareness among older adults. In this experimental study, a demographic questionnaire and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) were used. Sixty older adults participating in yoga classes at Gandhi Stadium were selected through a random sampling method. The selected participants...
Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual disorder that significantly affects the physical, psychological, and academic functioning of women, particularly adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence suggests that mindfulness and relaxation-based interventions may offer effective, non-pharmacological options for symptom relief. Aim: This review aims to synthesise recent evidence...
This study investigated associations among dispositional mindfulness, perceived stress, and emotion regulation in 124 women aged 40 to 60 years living in Kerala, India. A quantitative descriptive correlational design and purposive sampling were used. Mindfulness, stress, and emotion regulation were assessed using the MAAS, PSS-10, and ERQ. Higher mindfulness was significantly associated with...
The present study examined the impact of yoga on the academic performance of high school students and related psychological functioning. A quantitative, intervention-based pre-test-post-test control-group design was used with 100 high school students, comprising 50 students in an Experimental Group and 50 in a Control Group. The Experimental Group received a structured yoga programme for five...
The study provides a sociological view, and more specifically a cultural-sociological one, of the way in which personal and collective consciousness are developed. It examines the interaction between individual experiences and self-perception on the one hand and cultural meanings, social norms, and power structures on the other. Personal consciousness is regarded as being influenced by our...
The final, most advanced layer of Patanjali?s Ashtanga architecture addresses the master control system-the mind. Comprising Dharana (focused concentration), Dhyana (sustained meditation), and ultimately Samadhi (complete cognitive integration and absorption), these cognitive disciplines culminate in Chitta Vritti Nirodhah-the complete cessation of mental fluctuations. When the mind achieves...
Empirical and philosophical interest in psychedelic substances has expanded substantially in recent years, extending beyond clinical applications to questions concerning altered states of consciousness and their possible effects on beliefs about reality. This paper reviews recent empirical research on psychedelic-associated changes in metaphysical belief, focusing on the prospective survey...
Mindfulness practices are gaining traction in secondary schools in Kerala as a way to improve students' focus, well-being, and academic performance.This study investigates the potential benefits of integrating mindfulness techniques into secondary education.Through case studies of schools with successful mindfulness programs and a review of existing literature, this research examines how...
Stress among university going students has become a major psychological and public health concern due to academic workload, social adjustment difficulties, competitive environments, emotional instability, and uncertainty regarding future careers. Persistent stress negatively affects mental health, emotional well-being, academic performance, sleep quality, and overall quality of life among...
Mindfulness is an important tool of psychological well- being because of its potential association with stress reduction, emotional regulation, attention. The present study, titled "A Study on Mindfulness: Its Benefits, Limitations, and Association with Psychological Well-Being and its Validation", was conducted to determine the capacity of mindfulness among participants and to cross-verify the...
Background: Working women frequently encounter occupational, domestic, and social responsibilities that contribute to elevated stress levels. Persistent stress negatively affects physical health, psychological well-being, job performance and quality of life. Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) has emerged as a non-pharmacological, evidence-based strategy for stress management. Aim: To assess...
Consciousness remains one of the most challenging questions in modern science. This theoretical hypothesis proposes that consciousness may emerge from the continuous integration of physiological information generated throughout the living organism during the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. Building from the observation that single celled organisms detect environmental changes and...
The various dimensions necessary for creating qualia like integration are known but why does specific causal structure feel like green or red? This article attempts to explain it and create mathematical framework for qualia. Russellian monism, Panpsychism, Pan-proto-psychism and Neutral monism are discussed briefly. A priori, the various dimensions responsible for generating rich human-like...
Background: Mental obstacles- such as stress, anxiety, cognitive distortions, emotional instability, and attentional dysregulation- have emerged as significant challenges in modern life, largely driven by rapid urbanization, technological overexposure, and changing psychosocial dynamics. Contemporary psychological sciences interpret these disturbances as maladaptive cognitive and affective...
Background: The practice of mantra chanting, especially in the Indian contemplative schools, has attracted the interest of its putative cognitive and psychological benefits. Nevertheless, few empirical studies have been conducted on specific Tantric mantras like Guru Mantra and Baglamukhi Mantra in particular with comparative designs utilizing broadly practitioners and non-practitioners....
: Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances worldwide, and its increasing legalization has intensified interest in its neurological effects. This paper reviews existing research on how cannabis use affects brain function, focusing on cognitive processes, brain structure, and long-term outcomes. The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol...
This article synthesises recent advances in consciousness studies by integrating contemporary philosophical debates, neuroscientific findings, and emerging discourse on artificial intelligence. It critically addresses philosophical issues, including qualia, the Hard problem, panpsychism, and illusionism, in juxtaposition with empirical neuroscientific theories such as Global Workspace Theory...
Happiness, as an indicator of subjective well-being, reflects emotional balance, contentment, and life satisfaction. Meditation practices have been associated with increased happiness and psychological well-being. Rajyoga Meditation, taught by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, is a distinctive, open-eyed meditation technique emphasizing soul-consciousness, connection with the...
Background: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common complication after general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation.Various pharmacological interventions, including ketamine nebulization, have been studied for their effectiveness in reducing the incidence of POST.Aim: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of nebulized ketamine alone versus a ketamine-clonidine combination in...
: Mind and consciousness are regarded as phenomena that have been difficult to define and measure. Building on Einstein’s mass-energy equivalence (E = mc²), this paper proposes a theoretical framework in which consciousness, thought, and spiritual energy may be quantifiable through a novel equation, E = sc². Drawing on concepts from string theory, singularity physics, and prior theoretical work...
The purpose of this research is to investigate developing misuse of certain psychotropic substances, depressants, hypnotics & stimulant drugs. The research is intended to generate a uniform understanding over cruel usage of certain drugs; in diminishing attentiveness, reducing senses & disturbing logical / cognitive skills. This guide is essential to understand how predatory drugs initiate...
This study explores the relationship between mindfulness, social media usage, and eating attitudes among adolescents aged 12 to 18, a phase marked by emotional, physical, and cognitive development that increases vulnerability to external influences. Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat often promote unrealistic beauty standards, which can negatively affect adolescents?...
Pursuit of happiness (Sukha) has been the universal endeavor of mankind which is rooted in the state of mental wellbeing. Common mental health conditions like anxiety, fear, obsession, irrational behavior, depression, hostility are stumbling blocks in achieving mental well -being and are commonly neglected. India stands at low rank in global happiness index in spite of having a rich heritage of...
Medical treatment for behavioral disorders such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represent emerging challenges in the field and have been a subject of studies for a long time. Available therapeutics include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclics, etc. Nevertheless, recent studies have identified a...