International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies
November 1, 2026
BN Raveesh
The Upaniṣads contain sophisticated reflections on consciousness, the self, desire, attention and suffering that are highly relevant to contemporary mental health. This conceptual narrative review examines eleven principal Upaniṣads (Bṛhadāraṇyaka, Chāndogya, Kaṭha, Taittirīya, Māṇḍūkya, Īśā, Muṇḍaka, Kena, Praśna, Aitareya and Śvetāśvatara) in the light of psychological and psychiatric...
International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies
March 1, 2026
Kashi Nath Pandey
The teachings of Mahatma Buddha, rooted in the philosophical and spiritual tradition of Buddhism, have significantly influenced modern understandings of mental health and psychological well-being. This paper explores the psychological dimensions of Buddhist philosophy, particularly focusing on the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, mindfulness, and meditation practices. It critically...
International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies
March 1, 2026
Kashi Nath Pandey
Stress has become a defining feature of contemporary life, affecting individuals across age groups, professions, and cultures. While modern psychology offers various evidence-based interventions for stress management, there is increasing recognition of the value of integrating ancient philosophical wisdom into mental health frameworks. The Bhagavad Gita, a classical Indian spiritual text,...
International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies
November 1, 2025
Ritu Jain
Rabindranath Tagore’s poetry embodies a profound synthesis of spiritual philosophy and artistic expression, where the essence of Sufism becomes a central lens to understand his vision of divine love and unity. This paper explores how Tagore’s poetic universe resonates with Sufi concepts of Ishq (divine love), Fana (self-annihilation), and Tawhid (oneness of being), revealing an intense quest...
International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies
June 1, 2024
Abhishek Kumar
The Abhāsa-Vada (Theory of Reflection) within Trika Shaivism provides a profound explanation of how the unchanging Absolute, Śiva, manifests as the dazzling array of phenomena that constitute the world. This manifestation occurs in such a way that Śiva maintains His pristine and transcendent nature while simultaneously becoming, in a literal and true sense, everyone and everything within the...
International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies
October 1, 2023
Ritu Sharma, Himangi Tiwari
Mindfulness is a prominent subject of study in the field of positive psychology, and dispositional mindfulness represents an individual's inherent trait of mindfulness. This research investigates the connection between mindfulness and happiness among 100 working women. Participants completed the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), developed by Baer et al. (2006), along with the Oxford...