Foundations of Indian psychology Volume 2, Practical applications Volume 2, Practical applications /
The first volume had laid the groundwork for a new study in psychology based on the fascinating theoretical and conceptual insights that Indian thought offers. Carrying forward the endeavour to broaden the view of its readers,
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New Delhi, India :
Pearson
2011.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
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Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- What do we mean by Indian psychology?
- What the Indian civilization can contribute to psychology
- A psychology-friendly meta-theoretical framework
- The differences
- Roads to reconciliation
- Psychological theories
- Indian psychology applied
- One book in two volumes: Some concluding remarks
- References
- The psychological perspectives of our times...Three shifts of a rhythm
- Section 1: Health and healing
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: The philosophy of healing in Indian medicine
- Endnotes
- Classical texts quoted
- Chapter 2: Integral psychology: More than a tool for health and happiness
- An integral view of man
- Medicine and the mind-body connection
- Integral psychology as a tool in mind-body medicine
- Surrender to the Divine Will
- Purpose of life?
- Why me, and why now?
- I am ready, but why the agony?
- Beyond happiness
- Implications beyond health and happiness
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3: Folk wisdom and traditional healing practices: Some lessons for modern psychotherapies
- Introduction
- Characteristic features of traditional healing practices
- Sacred therapies
- Holistic approach
- Healers as diviners
- Socio-centric treatment
- Cultural compatibility
- How do traditional therapies work?
- Subliminal healing messages
- Broadening the domain of experience
- Re-patterning of affective relations
- Institutionalized catharsis
- Creating positive imageries
- Treating family and community
- Towards developing relevant psychotherapies
- References
- Chapter 4: Psychotherapy and Indian thought
- Introduction
- The two approaches
- The evolutionary aim of life
- The negative Māyāvādin solution to psychological suffering
- The positive Vedāntic solution
- The ideal of inner purification.
- The harmony of body and mind
- The integral thought of the Gītā
- A bold reconciliation: The path of Tantra or an inner technology
- Indian thought and psychiatry
- The two roads to the one solution
- The grand synthesis and more
- A terrestrial divine perfection: The complete solution
- The means, the instruments and the tools
- The counsellor-client relationship in Indian thought
- The goal of psychotherapy
- In conclusion: A question of faith
- Reference
- Chapter 5: Psychotherapy and Integral Yoga Psychology
- Introduction
- Faith as a developmental milestone
- Soul and ego
- Defence mechanisms vs. transformational processes
- Practical implications
- Case material
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6: Concept and scope of pratyāhāra in management of mental health
- Pratyāhāra in aṣtāṅga yoga
- Pratyāhāra in the Upaniṣadic scriptures
- Pratyāhāra in the early Upaniṣadic literature
- Pratyāhāra in the later Upaniṣadic literature
- Role of Jainism and Buddhism in evolving technical and practical Strategies
- Pratyāhāra: Contemporary issues
- Application models for pratyāhāra
- Popular techniques of pratyāhāra
- Upaniṣadic technique of pratyāhāra
- Yonimudrā
- Yoga-nidrā
- Vipāssanā
- Prekṣā
- Śavāsana
- Three of the most important exercises are as follows:
- Relaxation of prāṇic activity by simple contemplation on breathing
- Relaxation of mind by shifting the track of mental activities
- Body-talk
- Introspection
- Pratyāhāra as a method of psychic modification and mental health
- Concluding remarks
- Classical texts consulted
- References
- Section 2: Education
- Introduction
- Chapter 7: Integral education: An application of Indian psychology
- Introduction
- Part I - IntegralIty in the Indian context
- What is integrality?
- Integrality in the context of Indian education.
- Some theoretical and practical aspects of integral education
- Two basic assumptions
- Key concepts of integral education
- Reflections
- Looking ahead
- Part II - Suggestions for Implementation
- Shifts in the content of education
- Shifts in methodology linked to present day technology
- Shifts in the process of education related to values
- Proven practice
- Shifts in procedures of evaluation
- Shifts in teacher education
- Conclusion: Kurukṣetra in our own life
- Endnotes
- References
- Chapter 8: The blending of healing and pedagogy in Āyurveda
- Introduction
- Healing the sick to cure and the healthy to liberate
- Psycho-spiritual transformation of the healthy leads to liberation
- Healing the healthy is education of the self
- The twin goals of healing and education
- The principles of higher education in Āyurveda
- Right parenting
- Right nutrition
- Right medical care
- Right teacher
- Right teaching
- Right student
- Right environment
- Right learning process to suit needs of a student
- Conclusion
- Endnotes
- Abbreviations of classical Indian texts used
- References
- Chapter 9: Situating teacher education in the Indian context: A paradigm shift
- The genesis and development of teacher education in India
- A call for change
- Empirical support
- The paradigm shift
- Cultural context
- The task ahead
- Perennial foundations
- Concluding remarks
- Endnotes
- References
- Chapter 10: Krishnamurti and value education
- Education and the human condition
- Enquiry and human values
- Learning about oneself
- Relationship with nature
- Nurturing the individual
- Questioning value systems in contemporary India
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Chapter 11: Education for life: The Mirambika experience
- Education in India: A brief overview
- Educational thought: Some Indian views.
- Sri Aurobindo's ideas on education
- The present research
- Gaining entry
- Mirambika: The physical ecology
- A day at Mirambika
- Diyas-Teachers in school
- Organising the school processes
- Classrooms: The context of learning
- Teaching and learning through projects
- Flexibility in work
- The child: An active learner
- Negotiations at work
- Disciplining strategies
- Conclusion
- Suggestions for future research
- Endnote
- References
- Section 3: Social issues
- Introduction
- Chapter 12: Exploring the images used for the individual-organization interface: Experiences and reflections
- Introduction
- The human side of organizations
- Functional and dysfunctional aspects of these images
- Employee as family member
- Employee as team member
- Employee as internal customer
- Employee as commodity
- Employee as resource
- Uncovering underlying assumptions of person-organization relations
- Indian organizations and cultural disparities
- Study I: Employee retention in the call centre industry (Singh & Prakash, 2004)
- A 25-year-old agent staying with her parents:
- Another interviewee:
- Study II: Stress among personnel working in call centres (Tandon & Prakash, 2004)
- Images of the organization
- Social disconnect
- Study III: Disinvestment process in ITDC (Sehgal & Prakash, 2004)
- The meaning of work
- Possibility of an integrative approach
- Concluding comments
- References
- Chapter 13: Broadening of consciousness: A healing process among the survivors of the Kachchh earthquake
- Cultural-psychological perspective on health and illness
- 'Broadening of consciousness' as healing: What literature says
- Method
- Participants
- Data collection and analysis
- Constructions of health and illness in Selari village
- (a) Exercising one's potentialities to the fullest.
- (b) Diffusion of boundaries between self and other 'beings'
- (c) Possessing just enough for a 'healthy', non-luxurious living
- (d) Forces of nature (that cause happiness and sorrow) are beyond human control
- Healing through 'Broadening of Consciousness': Some evidence
- Healing as reorganizing self as a continuous process across time
- Śānti through karma
- Departed family member as an inspiration to performing one's karma
- Reflections: How I felt 'expanded'/harmonized during the research
- Endnotes
- References
- Chapter 14: Resolution of social conflicts: An Indian model
- Introduction
- The indigenous model
- A note on methodology
- An overview of the Chipko movement
- The holistic model of development
- Implications for psychology
- Conclusion
- Endnotes
- References
- Chapter 15: Lālan-pālan: A psycho-spiritual experience for the Indian mother
- Childhood in a cultural context
- The context of the Indian (Hindu) family
- The Āyurvedic model of human development
- Childhood embedded in saṁskāras
- Motherhood and the concept of lālan-pālan: Learnings from mythological narratives
- Some contemporary trends
- Parenting in a north Indian city: Some observations
- Rituals, beliefs and practices during pregnancy and childbirth
- Child-rearing practices
- Indulgence-protection
- Psycho-spiritual experience
- Concluding comments
- Endnote
- References
- Chapter 16: Being human the Sikh way: Some psychological reflections
- The idea and tradition of Sikhism
- The world of human experience
- Basic principles
- The structure of selfhood
- Haumai at the cosmic level of individuation
- Haumai at the individual level
- Karma
- Social consciousness
- Spiritual-mystical consciousness
- Individual, social and mystical domains: Self-consciousness
- Sikh vision of life and world view in the contemporary period.
- Some implications for a comprehensive psychology.
