This article examines Bhakti, the path of devotional surrender in Indian philosophy, alongside genuine, peer-reviewed scientific research relevant to its central psychological claims. It surveys the three-Yoga framework (Karma, Jnana, Bhakti) and Bhakti's foundational textual sources — the Narada Bhakti Sutras, the Shandilya Bhakti Sutras, the Bhagavata Purana's Navavidha Bhakti, and the...
Population aging demands accessible interventions for psychological well-being in later life. This work evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-week mindful walking program in community-dwelling older adults and generated exploratory estimates of within-person change across emotional, psychosomatic, and psychological outcomes. Thirteen community-dwelling older adults participated in...
Academic stress remains a pervasive challenge among university students, primarily driven by intense study demands, accumulating assignments, and stringent time constraints. If left unmanaged, this condition can escalate into academic burnout, severely compromising students' psychological well-being and overall mental health. While contemporary psychology provides various intervention...
VEETHIKAJune 25, 2026Himanshu Pandey, Ikhlas Ahmad
Academic stress has become a significant issue in contemporary education, affecting students’ academic performance, mental health, emotional balance, and motivation. Many factors, such as heavy syllabi, frequent examinations, competitive learning environments, and high expectations from parents and institutions, often create pressure that exceeds coping abilities. The present study examines the...
This documentary research examines the psychology of life conduct among private sector executives through the lens of Buddhist philosophy. The study explores how Buddhist psychological principles—particularly the concepts of the Middle Way (Majjhimā Paṭipadā), mindfulness (Sati), wisdom (Paññā), and the Four Brahmaviharas—can systematically guide executive behavior, decision-making, and...
Objective: To optimize understanding of the importance of psychological well-being for improved academic achievement and to implement mindful activities that support and stimulate psychological well-being. Method: A pre- and post-test counseling design was conducted with 37 participants. The intervention included workshops, mindfulness training, and discussions. Open-ended and closed-ended...
Ecological degradation is accelerating worldwide, yet the losses of species, ecosystems, and landscapes often remain socially and culturally unmourned. This article explores how contemplative ecology may offer a pathway for engaging with ecological grief. Drawing on the case study of Lab Landschapspijn Veluwe in the Netherlands, it examines how contemplative practices—such as contemplative...
Pranayama, or yoga breathing, is a vital part of Indo-Tibetan traditions and offers both physical and spiritual benefits. It promotes spiritual enlightenment, increased awareness, physical well-being, and meditation. Pranayama calms the mind, eases tension, and enhances meditation techniques. Studies indicate that it is effective in treating mental health issues, reducing stress, and enhancing...
Yoga is widely considered as a method to improve psychological and physiological status of humans. A review is done about the benefits of yoga from the literature in modern medicine. The common benefits are in physical fitness, mental state, attention, processing speed, memory, cognitive functions and executive functions. Studies have demonstrated the benefits of yoga in metabolic syndrome with...
This chapter proposes that self-transcendent experiences can be usefully understood through the distinction between the reflective and experiential self, originally articulated by William James and developed in contemporary philosophy and neuroscience. The reflective self involves conscious, narrative self-referential processing, while the experiential self refers to affective processing and...