Towards a spiritual psychology: Essays in Indian Psychology
edited by: K. Ramakrishna Rao & Sonali Bhatt Marwaha
| Preface | ||
| 01 | Foreword: G. J. V. Jagannadha Raju |
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| 02 | Introduction K. Ramakrishna Rao |
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| 03 | Scope and substance of Indian psychology K. Ramakrishna Rao |
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| 04 | A model of self, work, and spirituality from the Bhagavad-Gita: Implications for self-efficacy, goal setting, and global psychology Dharm P. S. Bhawuk |
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| 05 | Being and wellbeing in Upanishadic literature Sangeetha Menon |
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| 06 | Concept ahamkara: Theoretical and empirical analysis S. K. Kiran Kumar |
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| 07 | Manas: In defense of the inner self Arindam Chakrabarti |
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| 08 | The concept of Sakshin (witness-awareness) in Dvaita and Advaita Vedanta: A critical study of similarities and dissimilarities Prahalada Char |
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| 09 | Disintegrity in self-centeredness, integrity in self-knowing: A perspective of J. Krishnamurti G. Aruna Mohan |
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| 10 | Self and personality in Sri Aurobindo’s yoga: An overview of his terminology Matthijs Cornelissen |
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| 11 | From the self to the Self: An exposition on personality based on the works of Sri Aurobindo Suneet Varma |
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| 12 | The evolving soul, a key concept in Sri Aurobindo’s work: Its ramifications for further development of human potential and Indian psychology Neeltje Huppes |
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| 13 | The science of affect: Some Indian insights Girishwar Misra |
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| 14 | Personality research: An Indian perspective Jitendra Mohan |
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| 15 | Trigunas: A review of empirical studies M. Sitamma |
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| 16 | Development of a personality tool based on Upanishadic concepts: Conceptual and methodological issues L. S. S. Manickam |
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| 17 | Relationship among chakras, character, constitution, and karma Hiroshi Motoyama |
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| 18 | Self in contemporary life: Challenges and possibilities Sunil D. Gaur |
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| 19 | Child care in ancient India: A life span approach Malavika Kapur |
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| 20 | Classical Indian approaches to psychological dysfunction J. P. Balodhi |
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| 21 | Psychotherapeutic concepts in the Atharva Veda K. Rangaswami |
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| 22 | Perspectives of religio-spiritual groups on health and well-being Meena Sehgal |
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| 23 | Spirituality, human health and wellness: Overview of the field Michael Miovic |
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| 24 | Spirituality: It’s impact on health and well-being Deepa Mohan |
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| 25 | Coping with incarceration: The role of yoga, meditation, and spirituality K. Suneetha |
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| 26 | Living with poverty: Are psycho-spiritual dimensions the x-factor in family resilience? A proposed research agenda Sonali Bhatt Marwaha |
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| 27 | Building tall on solid foundations: Directions for indigenous personality research in India Anand C. Paranjpe |
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| Glossary of Sanskrit Terms | ||
| Author Index | ||
| Subject Index | ||
| Contributors |