Vidhyayana
June 19, 2026
Rathod Mridula Raghunath
The interrelationship between mental health, emotional balance, and the evolution of consciousness has been a central concern of Yogic and Indic psychological traditions for millennia and is increasingly gaining attention within contemporary scientific research. Within these traditions, the human heart is regarded not merely as a physiological organ but as a subtle center of intelligence,...
Vidhyayana
June 8, 2026
This study examines whether regular Heartfulness meditation practice enhances heart–brain coherence and how such coherence may be understood through Yogic and Indic psychological models of mental health and consciousness. A controlled experiment was conducted comparing Heartfulness practitioners with matched non-meditating controls using the HeartMath Inner Balance Coherence Plus device, which...
Vidhyayana
February 28, 2026
Mindfulness-based interventions have become integral to contemporary psychotherapy, particularly within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where they are employed to enhance cognitive awareness and emotional control. However, mindfulness practices grounded in Yogic psychology have been an intrinsic part of the Indian psycho-spiritual tradition for centuries, emphasizing holistic well-being...
Vidhyayana
October 10, 2025
M. S. Rajani Kanth, P. Guru Murthy, Sruthi Punugu
This paper examines a cognitive approach to human development, tracing the transformative journey from misunderstanding to understanding, drawing upon the Indian philosophical tradition. Misunderstanding often arising from partial perception, emotional bias, or conceptual ignorance (avidyā) is recognized as a fundamental human experience. Engaging with key Indian systems, particularly Vedānta,...
Vidhyayana
June 7, 2025
Dave Bansariben Chhellashankar, Anil Kashyap
In this age of increasing stress, fragmentation, and productivity demands, “life optimization” has grown in popularity across disciplines. On the other hand, contemporary approaches tend to prioritize external success metrics above the deeper, more comprehensive well-being that results from internal harmony. As a comprehensive guide to living one’s best life, Patanjali Yog Darshan provides a...