Psychology in Indian traditions
Syllabus for Mysore University
Credits 4 (L-3 T-1)
OPEN ELECTIVE
SEMESTER IV
Unit 1. Introduction:-
- Indigenous perspectives in Psychology and their contemporary relevance
- Origin and development of Indian Psychology-Historical and Contemporary trends
- Philosophical basis and fundamental assumptions of Indian Psychology
Unit 2. Psychological perspectives in orthodox traditions
Concepts of consciousness, mind, self, cognition, and motivation and emotion in:
- Vedas, Upanishads and Vedanta;
- Samkhya-Yoga; and
- Nyaya-Vaisesika
Unit 3. Psychological perspectives in heterodox traditions
Concepts of consciousness, mind, self, cognition, and motivation and emotion in:
- Jaina traditions;
- Buddhist traditions
Unit 4. Psychological perspectives in other sources
- Bhagavad Gita (Characteristics of trigunas; Characteristics of stithaprajna; Anasakti Yoga -Action theory);
- Natya Shastra (Characteristics of rasa and bhava);
- Ayurveda (Classification of mental disorders and therapy; health and well-being);
- Kama Sutra (Sexuality and sexual behavior);
- Transpersonal movement in Bhakti tradition and Shaiva dharma;
- Integral Psychology of Sri Aurobindo
Books for study:
Cornelissen, M. (2001). Consciousness and its Transformation. Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo International Centre for Education.
Cornelissen, R. M.M., Misra, G., Varma, S. (2011). Foundations of Indian Psychology: Concepts and Theories (Vol. 1). New Delhi: Pearson.
Cornelissen, R. M.M., Misra, G., Varma, S. (2011). Foundations of Indian Psychology: Practical applications (Vol. 2). New Delhi: Pearson.
Joshi, K. & Cornelissen, M. (2004). Consciousness, Indian Psychology and Yoga. New Delhi: Centre for Studies in Civilizations, 36, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, 110055.
Misra, G. & Mohanty, A. K. (2001). Indigenous Perspectives in Psychology. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Co.
Rao, K. R. & Marwaha, S. B. (Eds.) (2005). Towards a spiritual psychology: Essays in Indian Psychology. New Delhi: Samvad India Foundation.
Rao, K. R., Paranjpe, A.C., Dalal, A. K. (Ed.) (2008). Handbook of Indian Psychology. New Delhi: Cambridge University Press of India.
Rao, S. K. R. (1962). Development of Psychological Thought in India. Mysore: Kavyalaya Publishers.
Safaya, R. (1975). Indian Psychology: A critical and historical analysis of the psychological speculations in Indian philosophical literature. New Delhi: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Salagame, K.K.K. (2011). Indian Indigenous Concepts and Perspectives: Developments and Future Possibilities. In G. Misra (Ed.) Psychology in India, Vol. 4.: Theoretical and Methodological Developments (ICSSR Survey of Advances in Research) (p. 93-172). New Delhi: Pearson.
Srivastava, S. P. (2001). Systematic Survey of Indian Psychology. Bahadurgarah, India: Adhyatma Vijanana Prakashan.
Books for reference
Coster, G. (1998). Yoga and Western Psychology. Delhi: Motilal Banarsi Dass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Dalal, A. S. (2001). An introduction to the psychological thought of Sri Aurobindo- A Greater Psychology. Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Dalal, A. S. (2007). Sri Aurobindo and the Future Psychology (Supplement to A Greater Psychology). Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Grof, S. (2000). Psychology of the Future. New York: SUNY Press.
Kalghatgi, T. G. (1961). Some Problems in Jaina Psychology. Dharwad: Karnatak University.
Kalupahana, D. J. (1992). The Principles of Buddhist Psychology. Delhi: Sri Satguru Publications.
Kiran Kumar, S. K. (2002). Psychology of Meditation: A contextual approach. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Co.
Mehta, M. L. (2002). Jaina Psychology: Introduction. Varanasi: Parshvanath Vidyapeeth.
Rhys Davids, C. A. F (1914). Buddhist Psychology. London: G. Bell and Sons Ltd.
Salmon, D & Maslow, J. (2007). Yoga Psychology and the Transformation of Consciousness: Seeing through the eyes of infinity. St. Paul, MN., USA: Paragon House.
Seal, B. (1958). The Positive Sciences of the Ancient Hindus. Delhi: Motilal Banarsi Dass.
Sen, I. (1998). Integral Psychology: The Psychological System of Sri Aurobindo. Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo International Centre for Education.
Taimni, I. K. (1973). Glimpses into the Psychology of Yoga. Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House.
Veereshwar, P. (2002). Indian Systems of Psychotherapy. Delhi: Kalpaz Publications.
Vrinte, J. (1996). The Quest for the Inner Man: Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Integral Sadhana. Pondicherry, India: Sri Mira Trust.