This study explores how science has approached the complex phenomenon of human consciousness, emphasizing the challenges of addressing subjectivity through objective and replicable methodologies. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, identifying 1,143 documents between 1990 and 2024. The results show a steady increase in publications, particularly since 2018,...
In recent years, mindfulness meditation has gained significant attention as a tool for better emotional control and mental health. This conceptual article brings together different studies to show what fundamental processes cause its psychological benefits. By referring to well-known emotion regulation models like Gross's Process Model, Monitor and Acceptance Theory (MAT), and Mindfulness to...
This article offers a comprehensive philosophical and critical reading of poet and the great Odia lyricist Dr. Panchanan Nayak's Bird (Whispers of the Wind, Melodies of the Soul), translated into English by Dr. Sonali Sahu. Rather than treating the collection merely as a volume of lyrical poems, the present study argues that Bird constitutes a sustained philosophical meditation on existence,...
This study undertakes a comprehensive philosophical and literary investigation of Ahalyā, the remarkable long poem by the eminent Odia poet Dr. Phani Mohanty, translated into English by Sonali Sahu. Rather than treating Ahalyā merely as a mythological character from the Ramayana, the poem reconstructs her into a universal symbol of human suffering, feminine consciousness, existential...
Yoga, a spiritual and philosophical discipline that originated in ancient India, has come to be recognised as a hermeneutic framework of importance in the field of literary and cultural studies. Beyond its contemporary links to body poses and health culture, yoga has epistemological, metaphysical, ethical and aesthetic dimensions that intersect with literary traditions in different cultures and...
Pāramitā which means 'perfection' or 'transcendent virtue' is a yet another term that has an important 'central' place in the cosmopolitan world of later Buddhism, and especially in Mahāyāna soteriology.Nonetheless, the doctrinal roots of this idea and its role in early Buddhist texts are still yet to be fully explored.This study methodically explores the implicit role and multifaceted function...
This article develops the author's previous essay on the relationship between mindfulness and mental health into a journal-style review paper.Its purpose is to clarify the conceptual foundations of mindfulness and mental health, synthesize major findings from contemporary empirical literature, and discuss the mechanisms by which mindfulness may contribute to psychological well-being and the...
This paper examines how the nine virtues of the Buddha (Navaguṇa Buddhaguṇa) in the Pāli tradition became a source of inspiration and guidance in Buddhist practice through an analysis of the benefits of contemplating the Buddha's virtues (buddhānussati).The paper clarifies the meaning of the nine traditional titles: Arahaṃ, Sammāsambuddho, Vijjācaraṇasampanno, Sugato, Lokavidū, Anuttaro...
The Indian Knowledge System (IKS), recognized and revitalized through the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizes the integration of India's intellectual, spiritual, and cultural traditions into contemporary education.One of the significant dimensions of IKS is its emphasis on spiritual humanism, which promotes compassion, equality, and universal brotherhood.The teachings of Bhakti and...
Buddhnussati Bhvan (meditative recollection of the Buddha's virtues) is a key practice within Theravda Buddhism, both as a devotional exercise and as a form of psychological training.This paper documents the role of the practice in enhancing spiritual resilience and mental health within Buddhist communities.With a focus on primary sources and contemporary psychology, the study assesses how the...
This review provides a comprehensive examination of existing research on dissociative disorders, focusing on their etiology, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.Dissociative disorders, which include conditions such as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Dissociative Amnesia, and Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder, are characterized by disruptions in memory, consciousness, identity, and...
Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by heightened academic stress and vulnerability to anxiety, often exacerbated by competitive educational systems. This review explores the role of mindfulness meditation as a school-based intervention to support adolescent mental health. Drawing from empirical studies and program evaluations, it highlights the effectiveness of mindfulness in...
College students face numerous academic, social, and personal challenges that can lead to significant stress, thereby negatively impacting their overall well-being.The study aims to explore the relationships between stress, mindfulness, and psychological hardiness among college students.Utilizing a sample of 348 university students, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Five Facet Mindfulness...
The increase in workplace mental health challenges stems from heightened work pressure and digital interruptions in recent years.The standard methods of mental healthcare, which include therapy and counselling, hold significant value, yet they lack the necessary capability to handle current workplace complexities.The research demonstrates that mindfulness techniques are effective as a workplace...
Chanting the Hare Krishna mantra through the practice of Japa (repeated recitation with beads) is a powerful spiritual practice with significant potential for fostering inner peace, emotional equilibrium, and happiness.Originating in ancient Vedic traditions, Japa combines spirituality with mindfulness to create a meditative process that reduces mental distractions, alleviates stress, and...
Even the Mind does not know that it possesses power beyond its imagination.The survival instinct is embedded in our mind and we shall be able to face any threat which comes our way; how else the human race survived while many species became extinct.It is the power of mind which alone found ways to survive.Mind Power has made us reach the moon and converted many impossible into possible.In this...
Normal perception happens through the known five senses, viz seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching. But worldwide, we have incidences of Telepathy, Clairvoyance, and Precognition. These are events of perception without using the five senses; hence these are called events of Extra Sensory Perception (ESP). We also witness instances where the mind has influenced matter—a glaring example...
Attention, present focus, awareness, and acceptance are the four pillars of mindfulness. Anxiety is the fear & worry found on a large scale in humans and is increasing widely nowadays. If left ignored can lead to anxiety-related disorders. Its level is comparatively high in inmates compared to the general public. This research aims to study the relationship between attention, present focus,...