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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Relationship between Triguna theory and well-being indicators
Pulkit Khanna, Kamlesh Singh, Surbhi Singla, Vivek Verma
July-December 2013, 1(2):69-74
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:10.4103/2347-5633.157888
The Indian perspective of personality deals with the tri-dimensional classification of
Gunas
(
Sattva
,
Rajas
, and
Tamas
) entailing physical, mental, and spiritual elements of personality. The present study aims to examine the relationship between
Gunas
and well-being indicators such as psychological capital, personality, life satisfaction, and subjective happiness. The study was conducted on two samples. Vedic Personality Inventory
[1]
and Mental Health Continuum-Short Form
[2]
were administered to both samples. The first sample consisted of 80 Indian professionals (males = 51 and females = 29) with mean age = 28.8 years (SD = 7.19) who were administered Psychological Capital Questionnaire
[3]
and Big-Five Personality Inventory
[4]
and the second sample consisted of 110 students (males = 82 and females = 28) with mean age = 21 years (SD = 2.72) who were administered Satisfaction with Life Scale
[5]
and Subjective Happiness Scale.
[6]
Across both studies,
Sattva
was found to be positively correlated with well-being.
Rajas
and
Tamas
were negatively correlated with well-being. Higher levels of
Sattva
and well-being were reported in the older age-group. Males scored higher on
Rajas
while no gender differences were found in well-being.
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Dispositional mindfulness and its relation to impulsivity in college students
Sasidharan K Rajesh, Judu V Ilavarasu, TM Srinivasan
January-June 2013, 1(1):49-52
DOI
:10.4103/2347-5633.123292
Context:
Impulsivity is a fundamental component, consistently associated with understanding and diagnosis of various neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders. Aims: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between self-reported dispositional mindfulness and impulsivity in a sample of college students.
Settings and Design:
This is a correlational study using a sample of 370 undergraduate students (226 females and 144 males) from three colleges, in Kerala, India. Participants age ranged from 18 to 26 years with a mean age of 19.47 years (standard deviation = 1.46).
Subjects and Methods:
Participants were given questionnaire packets including demographic details, mindful attention awareness scale, Barratt Impulsiveness Scale version 11 (BIS-11) and General Health Questionnaire-12.
Statistical Analysis Used:
Pearson correlations were used to examine the association between mindfulness and Impulsivity. Partial correlations were examined between impulsivity and mindfulness measures while controlling for psychological distress. Results: Dispositional mindfulness was negatively correlated with psychological distress (
r
= −0.40,
P
< 0.01) and BIS-11 scores (BIS total:
r
= 0.50; attentional:
r
= 0.44; motor:
r
= −0.23 non-planning:
r
= 0.25,
P
< 0.01). Relationship remained significant between mindfulness and impulsivity while after controlling for psychological distress. Conclusions: Dispositional mindfulness related to the ability to refrain from impulsive behavior in the presence of psychological distress
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Physiological effect of
kriyas
: Cleansing techniques
Sanjib Kumar Patra
January-June 2017, 5(1):3-5
DOI
:10.4103/ijny.ijoyppp_31_17
The literal meaning of
Kriya
is cleansing.
Kriyas
are categorized into six and every one of them has a particular role to play as far as their cleansing action is concerned. The practice of
Kriya
is quoted with its subclassification in
Hatha Yoga pradipika
and
Gheranda samhita
. However, in this theoretical scientific article, all varieties of
Kriyas
described in
Hatha Yoga
have been explained with its physiological effects. Evidence-based findings are limited using
Kriyas
as the interventions; therefore, author has made an attempt to put the observed finding and unpublished observations following the practice of each
Kriya
technique.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Application of gas discharge visualization technique for assessing effects of mobile phone-induced electromagnetic field on subtle energy levels of teenagers and protective value of yoga intervention
Praerna Bhargav, Vandana Suresh, Alex Hankey, Hemant Bhargav
July-December 2016, 4(2):36-41
DOI
:10.4103/ijny.ijoyppp_1_17
Background:
We found quantifiable effects of mobile phone-induced radio-frequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) on subtle energy levels of teenagers through gas discharge visualization technique in a previous randomized controlled study. The present study assesses potential protective value of simple and well-known Yoga technique of
Nadishuddhi
p
ranayama
on RF-EMF-induced changes on subtle energy levels of teenagers.
Materials and Methods:
We enrolled thirty healthy right-handed healthy teenagers (15 males and 15 females) in the age range of 16.30 ± 2.26 years from educational institutes in Bengaluru. Each participant was assigned to four randomly allocated conditions on separate days: (1) (mobile phone in “ON” mode at right ear [MPON]), (2) (mobile phone in “OFF” mode [MPOF]), (3) (MPON mode with
Nadishuddhi Pranayama
), and (4) (MPOF mode with
Nadishuddhi Pranayama
). Subtle energy levels of various organs of the participants were measured using gas discharge visualization camera Pro device, in single-blind condition, at two points of time: (1) baseline and (2) after 15 min of MPON/MPOF/MPON with
Nadishuddhi
/MPOF with
Nadishuddhi
exposure, respectively. Repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferroni adjustment was applied to perform the data analysis using SPSS version 10.0.
Results:
After MPON condition, the following subtle energy variables showed reduction in energy levels as compared to MPOF: (1) integral area, (2) cerebral zone cortex, (3) liver, 4) spleen, (5) right kidney, (6) pancreas, (7) thyroid, and (6) jejunum. Adding simultaneous practice of
Nadishuddhi
to MPON condition did not enhance subtle energy in any of the organs.
Conclusion:
The subtle energy-reducing effects of MPON condition on various organs, as compared to sham, were consistent with our previous study. Simultaneous practice of
Nadishuddhi pranayama
for 15 min, during RF-EMF exposure, did not resist reduction of subtle energy levels. Other yoga-based techniques such as meditations may be explored in future studies.
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The concept of
Jnana, Vijnana and Prajnana
according to Vedanta philosophy*
MK Sridhar
January-June 2015, 3(1):5-8
DOI
:10.4103/2347-5633.161024
The words such
as
jnana,
vijnana
and
prajnana
have wide and multifarious meanings in the Hindu thoughts and especially in the Vedanta philosophy. They just does not mean any kind of knowledge but a systematic methodology and encompass a plethora of disciplines, be it in the realms of art, science or philosophy. The aim and purpose of such knowledge are to help the individual in attaining happiness and welfare in this world leading to salvation. The goals of every Hindu, nay, any seeker revolves around the proper understanding and perceiving the above concepts and implementing them personally for a meaningful and purposeful living in this world and the world hereafter. This paper examines the etymology of the words
jnana, vijnana and prajnana
, their connotations and denotations from the domains of grammar and Vedanta philosophy.
Jnana
stands for knowledge,
vijnana
for the systematic study of a branch of learning, science, intellectual awareness and consciousness.
Prajnana
stands for profound knowledge, wisdom, ultimate reality or Brahman. These words are inter-related and connote a higher meaning in the realm of spiritualism. This paper also attempts to compare these concepts from the standpoint of modern scientific methodology and consciousness debates.
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Schizophrenia and yogic concepts
Hitesh Chandrakant Sheth
January-June 2013, 1(1):34-39
DOI
:10.4103/2347-5633.123290
Background:
There is a great deal of overlap between the symptoms of schizophrenia and the nature of yogic experiences described in various societies and religions.
Aim:
This study aims to separate the symptoms of psychotic disorders from the experiences described by various yogic systems.
Materials and Methods:
A review of various scriptures like Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, Vedas, and other spiritual literature was done and was compared with the various scientific studies regarding yogic experiences.
Results:
The result shows that, there exist the abnormal behaviors, which need to be controlled by taking help from psychiatry, but there are also the genuine yogic experiences, that are often confused with the symptoms of a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia.
Conclusions:
The science of psychiatry is playing an important role in classifying the behavioral patterns and thus helping us to control the abnormal behavior patterns. Still, we cannot deny the fact that, the budding science in a developmental stage is unable to unravel the complete mysteries of human mind and because of that; some genuine yogic experiences are often confused with psychotic disorders.
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REVIEW ARTICLE
Role of junk DNA in the liberation of soul
YV Subba Rao
July-December 2015, 3(2):23-30
DOI
:10.4103/2347-5633.205522
Just as DNA is for life so also it is for liberation. Vedic Astrology (
Vedānga
) states that Moon (
manokāraka
) significator of mind, Jupiter (
Gnānakāraka
) significator of wisdom, and Saturn (
Vairāgyakāraka
) significator of renunciation, mostly in conjunction in natal chart, play a significant role in a native obtaining liberation of soul from bondage. It is found that the cosmic counterparts of the DNA molecules in the supercoiling of DNA and Junk DNA are plausibly responsible for a native to obtain liberation from the death-birth cycle. This has been discussed in this paper with case studies of two enlightened souls.
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Triguna
as personality concept: Guidelines for empirical research
Judu V Ilavarasu, Sarasvati Mohan, Alex Hankey
January-June 2013, 1(1):15-20
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:10.4103/2347-5633.123287
In the East
triguna
is considered an important personality concept. Compared to western models of personality,
triguna
is less popular globally. Even in the East, research on triguna is scarce. Interest in the area peaked in the 1970s when theoretical works led to the development of several questionnaires. However, practical use of these tools failed to take off.
Triguna
research remains sporadic, strongly suggesting a lack of channelized work. The new tools, which were developed are also not much used. Apart from psychology, in recent times, management research has taken to investigating
triguna
and other related constructs like
karma
yoga
. Considering the current situation of
triguna
research, if guidelines were drawn up, researchers would have a direction to guide their studies, at least for coming few years and be able to contribute incrementally to the field. This paper is presented in light of these considerations. We discuss the concept of
triguna
, characteristics of a successful personality theory and challenges in
triguna
research, in light of which we propose a set of eight guidelines to assist future research in the field. In addition, we discuss some of the new tools emerging from mainstream psychology, which may also be used in
triguna
research. Hopefully, we may look forward to some major landmarks of evidences for the
triguna
construct, over the coming period of time.
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Sukshma sareera (Astral Body) beyond our comprehension
Sanjib Patra
July-December 2017, 5(2):29-34
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:10.4103/ijny.ijoyppp_32_17
Sukshma sareera
is subtle and cannot be seen to our naked eyes. The structure of
Pranamya
(astral sheath)
Manomaya kosha
(mental sheath) and Vijnanamaya Kosha (wisdom) constitute
Sukshma sareera
. It is functional and can be understood as survival and feeling of pleasure and pain, hibernation, running away from danger, anticipating before the occurrence of an accident, bodily resistance against harsh environment, etc. In this theoretical article, we shall be discussing the structure and function of
Pranamaya kosha
which is a key structure of our
Sukshma sareera
.
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