This article delineates the role of the theory of Karma in the healing process of women who had undergone a major life crisis.

The paper attempts to understand how people work through their emotional pain to arrive at self-transformation and healing. The study provides rich insights in the role of acknowledging one's vulnerabilities and emotional release in transcending life crises and attaining inner peace.

This paper discusses the concepts of ‘swabhava’ and ‘swadharma’ in the context of modern-day education.

The article is a general introduction to Indian Psychology. It discusses the various implications it has in the current field of psychology.

This article briefly explains Sri Aurobindo’s system of yoga and psychology.

The author presents here his ideas and experiences about integral psychotherapy, a therapy that bases itself on ‘the consciousness paradigm’.

This paper discusses school reforms in India. It points at establishing a case for recognizing the ‘agency’ of the teacher in the process of education and learning and it examines some of the key elements and pedagogical features of an integrated teacher education programme that is likely to enable deep reform while engaging with some of the more fundamental questions related to knowledge and the aim of education.

This chapter offers an indigenous method to derive a model from the Bhagavad-Gita to show how our physical self is related to social self and work. It highlights how intentional work leads to an entrenched development of social self whereas an indifference towards the fruits of our actions leads us towards our real self. Further, the implications of the model on self-efficacy and goal setting are discussed, together with the possibility of indigenous psychology developing into a global psychology.

An excellent survey of the methods used in Transpersonal Psychology. A slightly revised version of this article has been included in Matthijs Cornelissen, Girishwar Mishra and Suneet Varma (eds.) (2011), Foundations of Indian Psychology (Vol. 1), New-Delhi: Pearson.

This article talks about the amazing healing system of the human body and how yoga can support this healing system to promote a superior state of mental and physical health.

The article bases itself on the psycho-spiritual interpretation of the Vedas as given by Sri Aurobindo. It examines in particular the famous Vedic legend of the Angirasa Rishis and the lost cows.

An overview of the terms Sri Aurobindo uses to explain the different parts and planes of our nature.

A paper published in the journal of the Consciousness and Experiential Psychology section of the British Psychological Society (August 2000).

A paper presented at the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bangalore during a conference on Consciousness and Evolution (June 2001).

An informal talk given at the Cultural Integration Fellowship in San Fransisco, linking the concept of integrality back to the Sanskrit word "purna" (April 2002).

In this article a comparison is drawn between Sri Aurobindo's evolutionary conceptualization of consciousness and the concepts of consciousness more commonly encountered in contemporary consciousness studies. A number of ontological and epistemological questions arising out of this comparison are discussed. A slightly modified version was published as a chapter in Helmut Wautischer (ed.). (2008) Ontology of Consciousness: Percipient Action, Boston: The MIT Press.

This article discusses the five major contributions which the Indian tradition can make to psychology, and then focusses on six passive and six active aspects of consciousness as conceptualized by Sri Aurobindo.

This article tries to explain how first-person, yoga-based research can be made rigorous and reliable.

This article gives the basic argument why rigorous, yoga-based, research of first person experience is necessary to take Psychology further. It is based on a keynote given at the Annual Conference of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the BPS in 2007.

This article looks from an experiential angle at the different types of knowledge that are involved in yoga-based research. A slightly shorter version has been included in Matthijs Cornelissen, Girishwar Mishra and Suneet Varma (eds.) (2011), Foundations of Indian Psychology (Vol. 1), New-Delhi: Pearson.

The article takes examples from Savitri, a book by Sri Aurobindo, to explain the concept of "rejection", one of the three main skills needed for any true spiritual endeavour. It traces the crucial role played by rejection in the yoga of Ashwapati and Savitri.

After a quick attempt at placing "Indian Psychology" within the context of mainstream academic psychology, the first half of this article discusses the methods that Indian psychology uses to explore our human sense of identity. The second half offers some of its salient findings, regarding both, our surface nature and our innermost Self.

Educational theories and policies tend to include noble and inspiring ideals regarding the "all-round development" of the students. The practice lives, however, rarely up to the intent. More often than not, the content of the curriculum and the manner in which it is transacted are such, that a negative effect on the healthy development of the students is almost inevitable. This chapter asks attention for some of these factors, and suggests that much could be gained, if we would be more open to what the Indian tradition can contribute to contemporary psychology.

This article is an annotated list of PDF files with Keynote slides on issues like: types of knowledge; methodology & epistemology; consciousness; the structure of the personality; etc.

The article mainly focuses on the theme of cosmic consciousness as presented by Sri Aurobindo in his writings.

This paper examines the relationship between cultural beliefs about illness and psychological adjustment to a chronic disease. It argues for an integrated health care system combining the strengths of traditional healing and biomedical practices.

This paper critically reviews the current status of primary health care services in India. The paper argues that traditional health services which have existed for thousands of years and have wide acceptance and application throughout India need to be rejuvenated and integrated within the existing health care programmes.

Disability attitudes are the major barriers in improving life conditions of physically challenged in developing countries. In this article, some social interventions aimed at changing the disability attitudes of rural people in India are discussed.

The chapter argues that it is a major challenge for the Government, bureaucrats, activists and social scientists to prepare viable community development programmes. The psycho-social barriers to community participation have been discussed and ways are suggested to facilitate it.

This chapter explores the characteristic features of traditional healing practices and attempts to decipher the ways in which they work. The purpose is to draw parallels between folk practices and modern psychotherapies and identify learning opportunities from ancient wisdom.

This chapter traces the history of psychology in India and discusses how it can be enriched by drawing from the classical Indian texts.

The nature of self-construal was qualitatively explored among healthy and chronically sick women. The narrative analysis of their life scripts focused on the role of health and life circumstances in shaping their self-construal. It was found that most of these women construed their selves in terms of their role relationships.

The chapter discusses the biography of an eminent Indian yogi and a poet, Sri Aurobindo. It also throws light on his creative genius as evident in his writings, particularly in his classic work, Savitri.

The chapter deals with growth and expansion of social psychology in India. It illuminates how western social psychology went through the process of indigenization in India.

This paper tries to offer an overview of the salient developments in the area of health psychology by critically examining the concepts and research evidence. The key aspects of Ayurveda and the contemporary health scenario in the Indian context is presented. A comprehensive model of health consisting of three components, i.e., restoration, maintenance and promotion is presented.

This article makes an effort to conceptualize and situate the emerging field of Indian psychology (IP) in the disciplinary matrix. The meaning, scope, critical features and misconceptions about IP have been articulated.

This paper attempts to study psychological adjustment of hospital patients seeking treatment for tuberculosis using the attributional theoretical approach. They examined patients' perceptions of their disease, its causes and the factors which may be responsible for recovery. The findings highlighted the importance of cultural factors in shaping patients' perception of the causes and recovery. They revealed the extent to which metaphysical concerns shape the construction of illness in India, and also explain why patients seek alternative healing systems.

This paper discusses the various methods applied by some of the ancient Indian systems to study the human mind.

This paper gives a quick review of the meaning and application of yoga. Yoga, defined here as a science of life liberates, transforms and heals.

This paper is a study on the various ways of coping with stress employed by adolescents. Two major ways found to cope with stress are: problem solving and managing emotions.

In contrast to Western psychology which provides an outward-looking view focusing on the problems faced by man and their solutions, Indian psychology views such problems as related to deeper philosophical aspects of the human being and suggests an inward-looking approach to solve them. The quest for self and identity and the nature of self as "witness" provides the platform for psychological enquiry and research at different levels of existence, from biosocial to spiritual.

This paper deals with the Gita’s perspective on Yoga in relation to improving the quality of education, methods of teaching, and morale of teachers.

Based on comparative studies in mysticism and history of religion the author explains a new approach in methodology for the “new psychology” called “Integral phenomenology”.

This paper shows how Western ideas about how creativity develops have changed over time, through a consideration of the role of inspiration, luck, ability, style, mental flexibility, motivation, experience, intuition and context.

This book was initially meant as a practical guide for teachers and trainees at Mirambika, the Free Progress unit of the Sri Aurobindo Education Society at New Delhi. Over time it has, however, proven invaluable for many others who are not directly involved in education, but who are serious about their spiritual growth, and who want to implement spirituality in their daily life and work.

This chapter elucidates some of the deepest and highest horizons of mankind based on Sri Aurobindo's vision. Sri Aurobindo foresaw new possibilities for the human instrument and developed techniques for the further development of human potential. The evolving soul or psychic being has an important role in this new development.

This article is a practical guide for a workshop that explores a new way to understand and teach psychology. It states the importance for change in the objectives and methods of psychology education.

This article bases itself on the ideas of Sri Aurobindo. It talks about the developmental model of education based on universal principles such as self-awareness and self-development of the students and the teachers.

A short, but comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Integral Education as practised in Mirambika.

This paper discusses some of the ways and means related to content and process of teaching Indian Psychology. It also addresses the question regarding how to give consciousness its rightful place when we bring Indian psychology back into the classroom.

Here are posted the various hymns that are studied at the weekly class held at IPI by Vladimir.

This article explores the social, psychological and historical processes through which the Sikh community has categorised and differentiated itself from other communities to form a distinct identity. The self-construal of the Sikh community is constituted by spiritual, heroic and aesthetic images. It has a core of shared religious, social and cultural attributes, and a unique blending of continuity and change has helped the Sikh community to have a global presence.

This paper attempts to examine some of the predominant theories within psychological discourse on women's identity that are centred around either the ground plan of the body or around relational models of connectedness, interdependence and ethics of responsibility. The paper calls for an approach that looks at the construction of gender as a product of particular cultural circumstances and gender relations as endlessly adaptable and inventive. It also suggests that any study of women's identity in the Indian cultural context must deconstruct the singular monolithic notion of womanhood and explore the aspects of women's identity as coloured by differences of caste, class, region, generation, etc.

Two scenario studies examined justice perceptions in Indian samples. It was suggested that subjects thought in terms of merit and need, instead of merit or need. Need and merit were rated as being similar in importance when deciding a fair punishment. Attention was drawn to several aspects of justice perception, especially those related to punishment.

This article is about the Introductory Course on Indian Psychology oraganized by IPI.

This article is about the Introductory Course on Indian Psychology oraganized by IPI.

This paper bases itself on the teachings of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo and discusses a few tools that they have given to lead a peaceful, harmonious life. A few exercises that help doing this are discussed: stepping back into yourself, self-observation, widening the consciousness etc.

The chapter explores the sense of well-being, feelings of happiness and depression among the rural and urban poor. In the process, the extent and role of religious beliefs and practices in coping with poverty have been investigated.

This paper is a theoretical and practical guide to a form of meditation known as “insight dialogue”.

This article explores the models of consciousness from the Indian perspective.

This paper elucidates the role of the psychologist in the Indian tradition and reaffirms that personal growth is indispensible to lead an integrated and happy life.

This paper provides a brief account of the work being done with regard to finding ways and approaches to bring Indian contributions to inner sciences into the learning experiences of the students at Antioch University.

This paper discusses the principles of Integral education and presents a case study of Integral education put in practice at a laboratory school in Baroda.

This article explores the question whether the duality involved in understanding consciousness is true or not.

This paper argues that “the fundamental questions of metaphysics are not trivial, because the answers we select for them determine the framework of metapsychology, and that in turn influences clinical practice”. In other words this paper attempts to show how Eastern and Western psychologies can be integrated using a spiritual metapsychology, and how this would affect the theoretical basis of psychotherapy.

This article provides an overview of Sri Aurobindo’s psychological thought and system of Integral Yoga Psychology (IYP). Relevant biographical and historical background are introduced, and Sri Aurobindo's influence on the development of transpersonal psychology reviewed. Using Sri Aurobindo’s cosmology of consciousness as a framework for transpersonal experience, IYP’s model of planes of consciousness and parts of the being is explained and illustrated with quotations from Sri Aurobindo’s writings. Emphasis is placed on the psychic being (soul) and overhead planes of consciousness, as these are central to IYP’s psycho-spiritual method of transforming the ego. Finally, implications for transpersonal development and transpersonal therapy are formulated, and some clinical applications given.

The paper argues for a complementarity between the western phenomenal-materialist orientation and the eastern spiritual-transcendental-ontology in evolving a worthwhile psychology of Self.

This paper expounds the perspectives of J. Krishnamurti on education, in particular the importance of observing and learning one’s own inner psychological structure.

The chapter discusses the effect of spiritual and religious practices on human health and well-being. It reviews studies in the area of mental and physical health to suggest that health behaviour, and quality of social and family life are contingent on religious beliefs, rites and practices.

This paper shows the close relationship between spirituality and well-being by presenting research based evidence that spirituality or a spiritual way of life has a bearing on well-being. In addition, it shows that ideas or concepts drawn from spirituality can be effectively applied to counselling and psychotherapy.

The paper seeks to present preliminary findings from a qualitative research project – an interpretive inquiry — that explores how spiritual ideals held by individuals inform the social psychology of Auroville, a growing international town of 1,800 people from over forty countries.

This paper brings together the theories of quantum physics with the Indian concept of consciousness.

The relationship of Karma-Yoga with the dimensions of empathy was explored. The results highlighted the differential impact of dimensions of empathy and Karma-yoga was found to be similar to altruism motivation in the Indian context.

This paper expresses the need for counsellors to not only develop skills of empathy but also of understanding and love. It states that, “love brings profound healing, and understanding brings lessening of fear”.

This articles draws the general outline of the principles and techniques of integral psychotherapy.

This chapter provides a broad overview of the many ways in which Indian psychological concepts and practices can be used in all aspects of counselling and psychiatric care.

The article focuses on a consciousness-based approach towards health and healing. According to the author an illness is essentially an inner disequilibrium and that the healer’s task is primarily to help the patient regain the inner and the outer balance.

A well-developed research paper on the importance of spirituality in management: its role and relevance. As the author states, “ the major thesis of this research is that spirituality of employees is reflected in work climate” and this in turn leads to a positive affect of the employees’ service to the customers.

This paper is a study of the indigenous concept of anasakti (non attachment) and its implications for health. The key features of anasakti are identified as effort orientation, emotional equipoise, and weak concern for external reward. The study empirically explored the relationship of anasakti with stress and strain. Results showed that Anasakti had a negative relationship with distress. Progressive detachment was recommended to reduce stress and lead to better performance.

The chapter identifies the most fundamental concepts and insights from the Indian tradition in the field of personality and the self. Yoga and Advaita are further considered as ways of personality development and self-realization with a comment on possible types of research concerning traditional Indian forms of counselling.

This study provides an account of the socio-historically rooted healing of earthquake survivors over a period of two years in post-earthquake Kachchh. An ethnographic approach was adopted to incorporate the changing socioeconomic context and its impact on the suffering and healing process.

This paper discusses the structure of human personality as found in Vedantic psychology and concentrates in particular on the theory of “panch koshas”.

This paper presents a broad overview on a unique experiment in community living by senior citizens called “Vanaprastha”. It presents a plethora of opportunities for research in the area of old age, living situations for the aged and effects of spiritual practices.

Indian psychology studies consciousness in its multifaceted manifestations and offers a set of practices which can be used in realizing truth and for the transformation of the human condition towards perfection.

The paper states that the paradigm shift of the mind as the seen and the self as the seer has significant implications for mind management.

The article takes a deeper look into Hinduism and the various psychological implications it has on the modern practitioner.

This paper presents a study undertaken to learn about the religious beliefs of hospitalized inpatients and to assess the importance of utilizing religious beliefs in treatment.

Basing itself on ancient Indian thought this article explores the scope and meaning of Vedantic yoga-psychology.

This paper discusses how one can get liberation from desire and transform the lower nature through yoga.

This article delves deeper into the spiritual dimension of yoga and meditation and explores the real meaning of these terms from the viewpoint of serious practitioners and researchers.

The article gives an overview of (mainly Western) research on and practical advice for the early stages of meditation in the context of modern life.

The chapter examines the different senses of "Indian psychology". It also discusses the basic concepts and constructs and presents a well-rounded historical introduction. The development of Indian psychology is traced from the Vedic times to the present day, looking for some commonality between disparate thought systems.

This article illustrates the principles of Integral psychology with the help of various exercises and practical examples.

This paper outlines the needs of children during different stages as they grow up, which, if fulfilled, will contribute to holistic development.

A clear exposition of how the existing and well-established methods of mainstream psychology can be applied to Indian Psychology. With some minor changes included in Matthijs Cornelissen, Girishwar Mishra and Suneet Varma (eds.) (2011), Foundations of Indian Psychology (Vol. 1), New-Delhi: Pearson.

This paper calls for Intuition as a method of psychology and suggests how intuitive mind can be developed for having intuitive experience.

According to this paper in order to alleviate suffering, Indian Psychology and modern psychotherapy can complement each other; a theoretical framework is needed that could contain all levels of consciousness, which could create a possibility of a dialogue between diverse perspectives.

This paper addresses the split created between 'science and spirituality' within dominant academic discourse which is leading to inner chaos in the minds of modern youth. It has further highlighted the need to have a dialogue between scientists and spiritualists to bridge the split.

This article uses the ethnographic method to examine the teaching-learning process in Mirambika, a centre for learning based on Free Progress Education, as outlined by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.

The article explores the Indian theories and perspectives on research methodologies.

This paper explores the connection between postmodern thought and mysticism with reference to psychology.

This paper develops the thesis that consciousness per se is not constructed or shaped by the material process of cognition or perception triggered by the brain, but that in the ultimate sense, the nature of consciousness may appear to be like that of an energy field transcending the boundaries of individual brains and all external objects.

The chapter explores the role of religion in coping with the stresses of incarceration by prison inmates, and in bringing about a sense of well-being and happiness in their dismal existence. The efficacy of yoga, meditation and spiritual counselling have been further explored as life-transforming tools with the potential to bring about attitudinal and behavioural changes that render them less likely to return to the prison later.

The focus in this chapter is on the conceptualization of the person from Sri Aurobindo's perspective. The author demonstrates clear links with the larger Indian perspective which the author has been able to personally relate to, and differentiates Sri Aurobindo's perspective from some major schools of mainstream psychology, like Psychoanalysis, Behaviourism, Humanistic psychology and Transpersonal psychology (which comes closest to the Indian perspective).

This paper examines the ashrama scheme of life and other traditional practices for the integrated development of personality which equips the individual to face contemporary challenges and lead a fulfilled life.

The article, based on a study done in Tihar Jail, focuses on how experiential meditation in Vipassana helps the inmates to attain peace of mind, deal with their emotions related to crime and reconstruct their identities. It presents the beliefs, experiences and practices of these inmates.

This article delineates the role of the theory of Karma in the healing process of women who had undergone a major life crisis.

The paper attempts to understand how people work through their emotional pain to arrive at self-transformation and healing. The study provides rich insights in the role of acknowledging one's vulnerabilities and emotional release in transcending life crises and attaining inner peace.

This paper discusses the concepts of ‘swabhava’ and ‘swadharma’ in the context of modern-day education.

The article is a general introduction to Indian Psychology. It discusses the various implications it has in the current field of psychology.

This article briefly explains Sri Aurobindo’s system of yoga and psychology.

The author presents here his ideas and experiences about integral psychotherapy, a therapy that bases itself on ‘the consciousness paradigm’.

This paper discusses school reforms in India. It points at establishing a case for recognizing the ‘agency’ of the teacher in the process of education and learning and it examines some of the key elements and pedagogical features of an integrated teacher education programme that is likely to enable deep reform while engaging with some of the more fundamental questions related to knowledge and the aim of education.

This chapter offers an indigenous method to derive a model from the Bhagavad-Gita to show how our physical self is related to social self and work. It highlights how intentional work leads to an entrenched development of social self whereas an indifference towards the fruits of our actions leads us towards our real self. Further, the implications of the model on self-efficacy and goal setting are discussed, together with the possibility of indigenous psychology developing into a global psychology.

This chapter discusses the relevance of yoga as a way of life in dealing with health and happiness.

An excellent survey of the methods used in Transpersonal Psychology. A slightly revised version of this article has been included in Matthijs Cornelissen, Girishwar Mishra and Suneet Varma (eds.) (2011), Foundations of Indian Psychology (Vol. 1), New-Delhi: Pearson.

This article talks about the amazing healing system of the human body and how yoga can support this healing system to promote a superior state of mental and physical health.

The article bases itself on the psycho-spiritual interpretation of the Vedas as given by Sri Aurobindo. It examines in particular the famous Vedic legend of the Angirasa Rishis and the lost cows.

An overview of the terms Sri Aurobindo uses to explain the different parts and planes of our nature.

A paper published in the journal of the Consciousness and Experiential Psychology section of the British Psychological Society (August 2000).

A paper presented at the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bangalore during a conference on Consciousness and Evolution (June 2001).

An informal talk given at the Cultural Integration Fellowship in San Fransisco, linking the concept of integrality back to the Sanskrit word "purna" (April 2002).

In this article a comparison is drawn between Sri Aurobindo's evolutionary conceptualization of consciousness and the concepts of consciousness more commonly encountered in contemporary consciousness studies. A number of ontological and epistemological questions arising out of this comparison are discussed. A slightly modified version was published as a chapter in Helmut Wautischer (ed.). (2008) Ontology of Consciousness: Percipient Action, Boston: The MIT Press.

This article discusses the five major contributions which the Indian tradition can make to psychology, and then focusses on six passive and six active aspects of consciousness as conceptualized by Sri Aurobindo.

This article tries to explain how first-person, yoga-based research can be made rigorous and reliable.

This article gives the basic argument why rigorous, yoga-based, research of first person experience is necessary to take Psychology further. It is based on a keynote given at the Annual Conference of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the BPS in 2007.

This article looks from an experiential angle at the different types of knowledge that are involved in yoga-based research. A slightly shorter version has been included in Matthijs Cornelissen, Girishwar Mishra and Suneet Varma (eds.) (2011), Foundations of Indian Psychology (Vol. 1), New-Delhi: Pearson.

The article takes examples from Savitri, a book by Sri Aurobindo, to explain the concept of "rejection", one of the three main skills needed for any true spiritual endeavour. It traces the crucial role played by rejection in the yoga of Ashwapati and Savitri.

After a quick attempt at placing "Indian Psychology" within the context of mainstream academic psychology, the first half of this article discusses the methods that Indian psychology uses to explore our human sense of identity. The second half offers some of its salient findings, regarding both, our surface nature and our innermost Self.

Educational theories and policies tend to include noble and inspiring ideals regarding the "all-round development" of the students. The practice lives, however, rarely up to the intent. More often than not, the content of the curriculum and the manner in which it is transacted are such, that a negative effect on the healthy development of the students is almost inevitable. This chapter asks attention for some of these factors, and suggests that much could be gained, if we would be more open to what the Indian tradition can contribute to contemporary psychology.

This article is an annotated list of PDF files with Keynote slides on issues like: types of knowledge; methodology & epistemology; consciousness; the structure of the personality; etc.

The article mainly focuses on the theme of cosmic consciousness as presented by Sri Aurobindo in his writings.

This paper examines the relationship between cultural beliefs about illness and psychological adjustment to a chronic disease. It argues for an integrated health care system combining the strengths of traditional healing and biomedical practices.

This paper critically reviews the current status of primary health care services in India. The paper argues that traditional health services which have existed for thousands of years and have wide acceptance and application throughout India need to be rejuvenated and integrated within the existing health care programmes.

Disability attitudes are the major barriers in improving life conditions of physically challenged in developing countries. In this article, some social interventions aimed at changing the disability attitudes of rural people in India are discussed.

The chapter argues that it is a major challenge for the Government, bureaucrats, activists and social scientists to prepare viable community development programmes. The psycho-social barriers to community participation have been discussed and ways are suggested to facilitate it.

This chapter explores the characteristic features of traditional healing practices and attempts to decipher the ways in which they work. The purpose is to draw parallels between folk practices and modern psychotherapies and identify learning opportunities from ancient wisdom.

This chapter traces the history of psychology in India and discusses how it can be enriched by drawing from the classical Indian texts.

The nature of self-construal was qualitatively explored among healthy and chronically sick women. The narrative analysis of their life scripts focused on the role of health and life circumstances in shaping their self-construal. It was found that most of these women construed their selves in terms of their role relationships.

The chapter discusses the biography of an eminent Indian yogi and a poet, Sri Aurobindo. It also throws light on his creative genius as evident in his writings, particularly in his classic work, Savitri.

The chapter deals with growth and expansion of social psychology in India. It illuminates how western social psychology went through the process of indigenization in India.

This paper tries to offer an overview of the salient developments in the area of health psychology by critically examining the concepts and research evidence. The key aspects of Ayurveda and the contemporary health scenario in the Indian context is presented. A comprehensive model of health consisting of three components, i.e., restoration, maintenance and promotion is presented.

This article makes an effort to conceptualize and situate the emerging field of Indian psychology (IP) in the disciplinary matrix. The meaning, scope, critical features and misconceptions about IP have been articulated.

This paper attempts to study psychological adjustment of hospital patients seeking treatment for tuberculosis using the attributional theoretical approach. They examined patients' perceptions of their disease, its causes and the factors which may be responsible for recovery. The findings highlighted the importance of cultural factors in shaping patients' perception of the causes and recovery. They revealed the extent to which metaphysical concerns shape the construction of illness in India, and also explain why patients seek alternative healing systems.

This paper discusses the various methods applied by some of the ancient Indian systems to study the human mind.

This article presents a very brief overview of the various Indian views on personality.

This paper gives a quick review of the meaning and application of yoga. Yoga, defined here as a science of life liberates, transforms and heals.

This paper is a study on the various ways of coping with stress employed by adolescents. Two major ways found to cope with stress are: problem solving and managing emotions.

In contrast to Western psychology which provides an outward-looking view focusing on the problems faced by man and their solutions, Indian psychology views such problems as related to deeper philosophical aspects of the human being and suggests an inward-looking approach to solve them. The quest for self and identity and the nature of self as "witness" provides the platform for psychological enquiry and research at different levels of existence, from biosocial to spiritual.

This paper deals with the Gita’s perspective on Yoga in relation to improving the quality of education, methods of teaching, and morale of teachers.

This chapter attempts to explore Sri Aurobindo's theory of human development and examine its potential to revitalize the field of Developmental Psychology.

Based on comparative studies in mysticism and history of religion the author explains a new approach in methodology for the “new psychology” called “Integral phenomenology”.

This paper shows how Western ideas about how creativity develops have changed over time, through a consideration of the role of inspiration, luck, ability, style, mental flexibility, motivation, experience, intuition and context.

This book was initially meant as a practical guide for teachers and trainees at Mirambika, the Free Progress unit of the Sri Aurobindo Education Society at New Delhi. Over time it has, however, proven invaluable for many others who are not directly involved in education, but who are serious about their spiritual growth, and who want to implement spirituality in their daily life and work.

This chapter elucidates some of the deepest and highest horizons of mankind based on Sri Aurobindo's vision. Sri Aurobindo foresaw new possibilities for the human instrument and developed techniques for the further development of human potential. The evolving soul or psychic being has an important role in this new development.

This article is a practical guide for a workshop that explores a new way to understand and teach psychology. It states the importance for change in the objectives and methods of psychology education.

This article bases itself on the ideas of Sri Aurobindo. It talks about the developmental model of education based on universal principles such as self-awareness and self-development of the students and the teachers.

A short, but comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Integral Education as practised in Mirambika.

This paper discusses some of the ways and means related to content and process of teaching Indian Psychology. It also addresses the question regarding how to give consciousness its rightful place when we bring Indian psychology back into the classroom.

Here are posted the various hymns that are studied at the weekly class held at IPI by Vladimir.

This article explores the social, psychological and historical processes through which the Sikh community has categorised and differentiated itself from other communities to form a distinct identity. The self-construal of the Sikh community is constituted by spiritual, heroic and aesthetic images. It has a core of shared religious, social and cultural attributes, and a unique blending of continuity and change has helped the Sikh community to have a global presence.

This paper attempts to examine some of the predominant theories within psychological discourse on women's identity that are centred around either the ground plan of the body or around relational models of connectedness, interdependence and ethics of responsibility. The paper calls for an approach that looks at the construction of gender as a product of particular cultural circumstances and gender relations as endlessly adaptable and inventive. It also suggests that any study of women's identity in the Indian cultural context must deconstruct the singular monolithic notion of womanhood and explore the aspects of women's identity as coloured by differences of caste, class, region, generation, etc.

Two scenario studies examined justice perceptions in Indian samples. It was suggested that subjects thought in terms of merit and need, instead of merit or need. Need and merit were rated as being similar in importance when deciding a fair punishment. Attention was drawn to several aspects of justice perception, especially those related to punishment.

This article is about the Introductory Course on Indian Psychology oraganized by IPI.

This article is about the Introductory Course on Indian Psychology oraganized by IPI.

This paper bases itself on the teachings of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo and discusses a few tools that they have given to lead a peaceful, harmonious life. A few exercises that help doing this are discussed: stepping back into yourself, self-observation, widening the consciousness etc.

The chapter explores the sense of well-being, feelings of happiness and depression among the rural and urban poor. In the process, the extent and role of religious beliefs and practices in coping with poverty have been investigated.

This paper is a theoretical and practical guide to a form of meditation known as “insight dialogue”.

This article explores the models of consciousness from the Indian perspective.

This paper elucidates the role of the psychologist in the Indian tradition and reaffirms that personal growth is indispensible to lead an integrated and happy life.

This paper provides a brief account of the work being done with regard to finding ways and approaches to bring Indian contributions to inner sciences into the learning experiences of the students at Antioch University.

This paper discusses the principles of Integral education and presents a case study of Integral education put in practice at a laboratory school in Baroda.

This article explores the question whether the duality involved in understanding consciousness is true or not.

This paper argues that “the fundamental questions of metaphysics are not trivial, because the answers we select for them determine the framework of metapsychology, and that in turn influences clinical practice”. In other words this paper attempts to show how Eastern and Western psychologies can be integrated using a spiritual metapsychology, and how this would affect the theoretical basis of psychotherapy.

This article provides an overview of Sri Aurobindo’s psychological thought and system of Integral Yoga Psychology (IYP). Relevant biographical and historical background are introduced, and Sri Aurobindo's influence on the development of transpersonal psychology reviewed. Using Sri Aurobindo’s cosmology of consciousness as a framework for transpersonal experience, IYP’s model of planes of consciousness and parts of the being is explained and illustrated with quotations from Sri Aurobindo’s writings. Emphasis is placed on the psychic being (soul) and overhead planes of consciousness, as these are central to IYP’s psycho-spiritual method of transforming the ego. Finally, implications for transpersonal development and transpersonal therapy are formulated, and some clinical applications given.

The paper argues for a complementarity between the western phenomenal-materialist orientation and the eastern spiritual-transcendental-ontology in evolving a worthwhile psychology of Self.

This paper presents an overview of the developments in the study of emotions in mainstream psychology and to explore some of the Indian contributions of Rasa theory that may enrich this field of human enquiry.

This paper expounds the perspectives of J. Krishnamurti on education, in particular the importance of observing and learning one’s own inner psychological structure.

The chapter discusses the effect of spiritual and religious practices on human health and well-being. It reviews studies in the area of mental and physical health to suggest that health behaviour, and quality of social and family life are contingent on religious beliefs, rites and practices.

This paper shows the close relationship between spirituality and well-being by presenting research based evidence that spirituality or a spiritual way of life has a bearing on well-being. In addition, it shows that ideas or concepts drawn from spirituality can be effectively applied to counselling and psychotherapy.

The paper seeks to present preliminary findings from a qualitative research project – an interpretive inquiry — that explores how spiritual ideals held by individuals inform the social psychology of Auroville, a growing international town of 1,800 people from over forty countries.

This paper brings together the theories of quantum physics with the Indian concept of consciousness.

The relationship of Karma-Yoga with the dimensions of empathy was explored. The results highlighted the differential impact of dimensions of empathy and Karma-yoga was found to be similar to altruism motivation in the Indian context.

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This paper expresses the need for counsellors to not only develop skills of empathy but also of understanding and love. It states that, “love brings profound healing, and understanding brings lessening of fear”.

This articles draws the general outline of the principles and techniques of integral psychotherapy.

This chapter provides a broad overview of the many ways in which Indian psychological concepts and practices can be used in all aspects of counselling and psychiatric care.

The article focuses on a consciousness-based approach towards health and healing. According to the author an illness is essentially an inner disequilibrium and that the healer’s task is primarily to help the patient regain the inner and the outer balance.

A well-developed research paper on the importance of spirituality in management: its role and relevance. As the author states, “ the major thesis of this research is that spirituality of employees is reflected in work climate” and this in turn leads to a positive affect of the employees’ service to the customers.

This paper is a study of the indigenous concept of anasakti (non attachment) and its implications for health. The key features of anasakti are identified as effort orientation, emotional equipoise, and weak concern for external reward. The study empirically explored the relationship of anasakti with stress and strain. Results showed that Anasakti had a negative relationship with distress. Progressive detachment was recommended to reduce stress and lead to better performance.

This article talks about the lingering challenge presented by post-colonial mentality and by the forces of Westernization to the Indian contributions to psychology. Indian psychology needs to be taken seriously in the academic world.

The chapter identifies the most fundamental concepts and insights from the Indian tradition in the field of personality and the self. Yoga and Advaita are further considered as ways of personality development and self-realization with a comment on possible types of research concerning traditional Indian forms of counselling.

This article presents an outline of a cognitive model of development ingrained in the Indian ethos, that has implications for environmental psychology.

This study provides an account of the socio-historically rooted healing of earthquake survivors over a period of two years in post-earthquake Kachchh. An ethnographic approach was adopted to incorporate the changing socioeconomic context and its impact on the suffering and healing process.

This paper discusses the structure of human personality as found in Vedantic psychology and concentrates in particular on the theory of “panch koshas”.

This paper presents a broad overview on a unique experiment in community living by senior citizens called “Vanaprastha”. It presents a plethora of opportunities for research in the area of old age, living situations for the aged and effects of spiritual practices.

Indian psychology studies consciousness in its multifaceted manifestations and offers a set of practices which can be used in realizing truth and for the transformation of the human condition towards perfection.

The paper states that the paradigm shift of the mind as the seen and the self as the seer has significant implications for mind management.

The article takes a deeper look into Hinduism and the various psychological implications it has on the modern practitioner.

This paper presents a study undertaken to learn about the religious beliefs of hospitalized inpatients and to assess the importance of utilizing religious beliefs in treatment.

Basing itself on ancient Indian thought this article explores the scope and meaning of Vedantic yoga-psychology.

This article analyzes the relative importance of organisational spiritual health variables in predicting differences between high and low job satisfied groups. The study was carried out in rural banks.

This paper discusses how one can get liberation from desire and transform the lower nature through yoga.

This article delves deeper into the spiritual dimension of yoga and meditation and explores the real meaning of these terms from the viewpoint of serious practitioners and researchers.

The article gives an overview of (mainly Western) research on and practical advice for the early stages of meditation in the context of modern life.

The chapter examines the different senses of "Indian psychology". It also discusses the basic concepts and constructs and presents a well-rounded historical introduction. The development of Indian psychology is traced from the Vedic times to the present day, looking for some commonality between disparate thought systems.

This article illustrates the principles of Integral psychology with the help of various exercises and practical examples.

This paper outlines the needs of children during different stages as they grow up, which, if fulfilled, will contribute to holistic development.

A clear exposition of how the existing and well-established methods of mainstream psychology can be applied to Indian Psychology. With some minor changes included in Matthijs Cornelissen, Girishwar Mishra and Suneet Varma (eds.) (2011), Foundations of Indian Psychology (Vol. 1), New-Delhi: Pearson.

This paper calls for Intuition as a method of psychology and suggests how intuitive mind can be developed for having intuitive experience.

According to this paper in order to alleviate suffering, Indian Psychology and modern psychotherapy can complement each other; a theoretical framework is needed that could contain all levels of consciousness, which could create a possibility of a dialogue between diverse perspectives.

This paper addresses the split created between 'science and spirituality' within dominant academic discourse which is leading to inner chaos in the minds of modern youth. It has further highlighted the need to have a dialogue between scientists and spiritualists to bridge the split.

The traditional classification of the four states of consciousness - waking state, dream state, sleep state, and transcendence state (Turiya) - is combined through quantum states of mind - ordinary perception, extra-sensory perception and extra-ordinary perception - to create a 12 state consciousness-perception matrix. The paper elaborates on the concept and nature of the three quantum states of mind, their correspondence to the body, mind and spirit and considers the relation of extra-ordinary perception to cosmic consciousness.

This article uses the ethnographic method to examine the teaching-learning process in Mirambika, a centre for learning based on Free Progress Education, as outlined by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.

The article explores the Indian theories and perspectives on research methodologies.

This paper explores the connection between postmodern thought and mysticism with reference to psychology.

This paper develops the thesis that consciousness per se is not constructed or shaped by the material process of cognition or perception triggered by the brain, but that in the ultimate sense, the nature of consciousness may appear to be like that of an energy field transcending the boundaries of individual brains and all external objects.

The chapter explores the role of religion in coping with the stresses of incarceration by prison inmates, and in bringing about a sense of well-being and happiness in their dismal existence. The efficacy of yoga, meditation and spiritual counselling have been further explored as life-transforming tools with the potential to bring about attitudinal and behavioural changes that render them less likely to return to the prison later.

This chapter discusses the concept and application of the psychotherapeutic system of Ayurveda known as "sattvavajaya".

The focus in this chapter is on the conceptualization of the person from Sri Aurobindo's perspective. The author demonstrates clear links with the larger Indian perspective which the author has been able to personally relate to, and differentiates Sri Aurobindo's perspective from some major schools of mainstream psychology, like Psychoanalysis, Behaviourism, Humanistic psychology and Transpersonal psychology (which comes closest to the Indian perspective).

This paper examines the ashrama scheme of life and other traditional practices for the integrated development of personality which equips the individual to face contemporary challenges and lead a fulfilled life.

The article, based on a study done in Tihar Jail, focuses on how experiential meditation in Vipassana helps the inmates to attain peace of mind, deal with their emotions related to crime and reconstruct their identities. It presents the beliefs, experiences and practices of these inmates.