TESTING THE VEDIC PSYCHOLOGY OF THE BHAGAVAD-GITA
PSYCHOLOGIA 1983 DOI: 10.2117/psysoc.1983.232 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Transcendental Meditation TM-Sidhi program |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key points | Argues that the Vedic psychological theory of the Bhagavad-Gita is empirically testable, and that research on the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program provides evidence for its predictions concerning the experience of transcending, the growth of qualities of enlightenment, and "field" properties of consciousness. Concludes that the theory describes empirical discoveries open to practical application rather than solely philosophical speculation. |
Abstract
This paper addresses the empirical testability of the Vedic psychological theory found in the Bhagavad-Gita.It is suggested that research on a meditation practice which is consistent with the descriptions of the Bhagavad-Gita may be used to assess the theory's testability.Research on the Transcendental Meditation (TM) and TM-Sidhi program is reviewed as evidence relating to the following predictions of this theory: the experience of transcending, the growth of qualities of enlightenment, and "field" properties of consciousness.Tt is concluded that the Vedic psychological theory describes empirical discoveries which may be practically applied rather than solely philosophical speculations.