This article explores the linguistic monism of the fifth-century philosopher-grammarian Bhartṛhari, focusing on how his foundational text, the Vākyapadīya, elevates Sanskrit grammar (Vyākaraṇa) into a rigorous metaphysical system. Central to Bhartṛhari’s philosophy is the assertion that the ultimate reality is Śabda-Brahman (the Word-Absolute), which manifests into the material universe through...
In today’s highly competitive academic environment, students preparing for entrance examinations often experience increased stress, reduced attention span, and emotional instability. Yoga, as a holistic mind–body practice, has been widely recognized for its positive effects on mental and physical health. This study investigates the impact of a structured yoga intervention on concentration,...
This paper, “Integrative Yogic Activity Modules for Holistic Development in Children: A School-Based Approach,” highlights the importance of incorporating yoga activities in school education. It focuses on child-friendly practices such as animal poses, yoga games, breathing exercises, and short meditation for children aged 6–16 years. Using an activity-based approach, the study observed...
Meditation is a fundamental component of Buddhist psychology and serves as a systematic method for understanding, training, and transforming the human mind. Buddhist psychology explains that human suffering arises from ignorance, attachment, and aversion, while meditation functions as a practical tool for overcoming these mental afflictions. Unlike many modern psychological approaches that...
Yoga, an ancient mind-body practice originating from India, has gained recognition as a complementary intervention for managing psychiatric disorders. Derived from the Sanskrit term “Yuj,” meaning “to unite,” yoga integrates physical postures (asanas), breath regulation (pranayama), and meditation (dhyana) to promote harmony between body, mind, and spirit. Unlike conventional exercise, yoga...
This scientific investigation explores how Rajyoga-based meditation practice affects subtle quantum energy fields, assessed using L-rod instrumentation among participants at a meditation center. The methodology involved pre- and post-meditation energy readings from 28 participants using standardized protocols, alongside controlled experiments using affirmations to measure energy modulation....
Background: The interplay of spirituality and medicine in Buddhist India can be used as a paradigm platform that has been guiding the healing activities more than 2000 years. Understanding the ancient Ayurveda and combining it with Buddhism spiritual values have been the study of this research work toward their applicability in the contemporary field of healthcare. Aim: Examine the history of...
This study examines neuroscientific research and traditional practices to investigate the therapeutic and cognitive effects of meditation and chanting on mental health. It has been demonstrated that meditation and mantra chanting boost cognitive and physiological processes, lower stress levels, and increase emotional resilience. Reduced cortisol levels and improvements in cardiovascular health...
Background: Bandha and Mudras are found in ancient Indian literature to stimulate internal energy. The simplest know a few things approximately our subtle body, our soul. The act of bandhas stimulates the prana and chakras. Madra is a technique to stimulate the nervous system and glands to minimize the dysfunction of the mind and the mysterious powers of man; kundalini (the inner core energy)...