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,...
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...
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...
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...