Foundations Of Indian Psychology Theories & Concepts Vol 1

Cover
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The psychological perspectives of our times…Three shifts of a rhythm
Section 1: The Social and Philosophical Context
	Introduction
	Chapter 1: Indian psychology: Implications and applications
		Religion and spirituality
		Science and spirituality
		Spiritual psychology
		Theoretical base
		Theory to testing
		Implications and applications
			Socio-political implications
			Therapeutic implications
		Understanding extra-ordinary human experience
		Implications for health and wellness
		Distant (remote) intercessory prayer
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 2: A journey back to the roots: Psychology in India
		Twentieth century psychology in India: A Western implant
		Two worlds of Indian psychologists
		Initiatives towards socially relevant research
		Rapid but unplanned expansion
		The consolidation of Western research
		A crisis of identity
		A journey toward indigenous psychology
		Psychology in the new millennium
		References
	Chapter 3: Psychological ideas in the Vedas and their relevance to contemporary psychology
		All-sided perfection
		Life as a unique journey
		Who are the gods?
		Agni
		Indra and work
		Work and enjoyment
		How do we invoke Agni?
		Symbolism in the Ṛg Veda
		Conclusion
		Endnotes
		References
	Chapter 4: On the symbolism in the light of Sri Aurobindo
		Ādityas and other gods
		The eighth son of Aditi
		The four transcendental godheads
		The triple status of the Supermind
		The three godheads of the Supermind
		The seven sons of Aditi
		Sūrya Savitṛ: The Lord of Creation
		The triple worlds
		Body as a Supramental creation
		The seven Suns of the Supermind
		The concept of Sacrifice
			Sacrifice as a way to transformation
			Indra and Agni: The two poles of the Sacrifice
			The aim of the Sacrifice
		Planes of consciousness in Savitri
		Endnotes
		References
	Chapter 5: Beyond mind: The future of psychology as a science
		Introduction
		Scientific concerns of modern psychology
		The problem with induction, and challenges to objectivity
		Sociology of knowledge: Objectivity demystified
		Relativism and the paradox of self-referentiality
		Beyond mind: Towards a new paradigm for psychology
		Conclusion
		Endnotes
		References
	Chapter 6: Indian psychological thought in the age of globalization
		Why has Buddhism spread while other Indian traditions have not?
		The postmodern turn
		The significance of quantum phenomena
		Changes in psychology
		Problems, prospects and possible outcomes
		So what?
		References
Section 2: Self and Personality
	Introduction
	Chapter 7: Ego and ahaṁkāra: Self and identity in modern 
psychology and Indian thought
		Identity and self in Indian thought
		Ahaṁkāra and ego: Some conceptual issues
		Understanding ahaṁkāra: An empirical approach
		Speculations and conclusion
		Endnote
		References
	Chapter 8: Models of personality in Buddhist psychology
		Introduction
		The three turnings of the Buddhist view
		Model 1: The aggregate model of personality
		Model 2: The network model of mental continuum
		Selflessness and emptiness
		Dynamics of experience
		Model 3: The eight-fold collection
		Afflictions and psychological states
		Psychology of transformation
		Going beyond ‘confusion’
		Conclusion
		Endnotes
		References
	Chapter 9: Integral Psychology: A new science of self, personality, and psychology
		Introduction
		Western perspectives
		Indian perspectives
		Advaita Vedāntic model of personality
		Sri Aurobindo’s perspective
		Sri Aurobindo’s model of personality
		The gradients of consciousness: The lower and the higher spiritual planes
		Some applications
		Concluding remarks
		References
	Chapter 10: An integral approach to our psychic centre
		The meeting of East and West
		The mystery of our psychic centre
		The central being
		The nature and growth of our psychic centre
		The spark within
		Western understandings of our psychological centre
		Conclusion
		Endnote
		References
	Chapter 11: The Sufi path of self-transformation
		Islam: A brief introduction
		Islam: Exoteric and esoteric
		Sufism in India
		Essentials of Sufi psychology: Nafs, heart and soul
		The journey
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 12: Being an authentic self: Some insights from the lives of Sri Aurobindo and Mahatma Gandhi
		Authenticity in psychology and contemporary life
		The Indian perspective on authenticity
		Authenticity in action: Exploring through the lives of authentic people
		Self-transformation from ordinariness to extra-ordinariness: A journey from Aurobindo Ackroyd Ghose to Sri Aurobindo, from Mohan Das Gandhi to
		Dialectic (negotiation) of the inner and the outer worlds: Creating and maintaining balance and harmony
		Honouring the self: Courage and strength to stand for one’s beliefs
		Serenity, stability and composure amidst chaos and difficulties
		Meaning in life: A sense of purpose and mission and the conviction to follow it.
		Service for mankind: Compassion and love for all
		Rethinking/revisiting authenticity
		Towards a model of authenticity
		Conclusion
		References
Section 3: Pathways to Knowledge
	Introduction
	Chapter 13: Indian psychology and the scientific method
		Introduction
		The scientific method, Western style
			Theories and hypotheses
			Making hypotheses precise and testable
			The logic of testing hypotheses
			Alternatives to the scientific method?
			Western scientific method and Indian orthodox systems
		Indian psychology
			What is Indian psychology?
			Indian psychology: A metatheory
			Scientific status of the metatheory
		Indian psychology: Possible hypotheses
			Basic existential hypotheses
			Hypotheses about the impact of yoga
			Hypotheses derived from specific Indian theories
			Differential hypotheses between Indian and Western psychology
			Status of the hypotheses
		Methodological issues
			Quantitative versus qualitative methods
			First-, second-, and third-person methods
			Potential problems with second-person methods
		Appreciation of Indian psychology in the West
		Conclusion
		Author’s note
		Endnotes
		References
	Chapter 14: Integrating epistemology and ontology into an expanded integral approach to research
		A pluralistic epistemology
		A pluralistic ontology
		Initial integrations of Initial integrations of yogic principles and practices into research
		Further possibilities
		Additional considerations
		References
	Chapter 15: Knowing in the Indian tradition
		Indian perspectives on knowledge
		The nature of knowledge and knowing
		Types of knowledge and systems of studies
		Attitude towards knowledge
		Mind: Its nature, states and functions
		The means of knowledge
			Perception (Pratyakṣa)
			Inference (Anumāna)
			Comparison (Upamāna)
			Postulation (Arthāpatti)
			Verbal testimony (Śabda)
			Non-cognition (Anupalabdhi)
			Knowing pleasure and pain
			Realization of supreme knowledge
		Concluding comments
		References
	Chapter 16: What is knowledge? A reflection based on the work of Sri Aurobindo
		Introduction
			Limitations of the explicit representational mode of knowing
			Diverse ways of knowing
		1. Four types of knowledge in the ordinary waking state
			Mixed patterns
			Not all knowledge is representational and intentional
			Not all knowledge is constructed
			The knowledge in things
			Of birds and balconies
		2. Perfecting the inner instruments of knowledge
			Sources of error
			The purification of the mind
		3. Inner knowledge
			Two forms of knowledge by identity
			Direct and constructed knowledge revisited
			Knowledge from within
			Knowledge from above
		4. Yoga as research tool
		5. Evaluation and conclusion
		Acknowledgement
		Endnotes
		References
	Chapter 17: The noetic process (citta vithi): A Therāvāda Buddhist view
		Introduction
		The no-substance ontology of Buddhism
		Noetic processes in Buddhism
		The meaning of Abhidhamma1
		Analysis of the process of consciousness
		Manodvāra vīthi
		The concept of citta
		Manas
		Conclusion
		Endnotes
		Classical texts quoted
Section 4: Affect, Motivation and Creativity
	Introduction
	Chapter 18: Psychology of emotions: Some cultural perspectives
		The lived reality of emotions
		The changing contours of the emotional world
		Psychological thoughts on emotions: The Euro-American tradition
		Understanding the culture-emotion interface
		The quest for basic emotions
		Cultural variations in the components of emotions
		Culture-specific patterns of emotions
		Emotions in the Indian thought
		Typology of emotions
		The concepts of and rasa
		The making of rasa
		Emotion of bhakti
		Conclusion
		Appendix: List of bhāvas
		References
	Chapter 19: Why am I here? Implications of self and identity for conceptualizing motivation
		Motivation in main stream psychology: An overview
		Is man a perpetually wanting animal?
		Some broader motivational questions and a changing perspective on self
		The Indian perspective on self and motivation
		Ahaṁkāra and ātman
		Puruṣārtha: A life of action
			Karma
			Satya or truth
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 20: The principles and practice of in the writings and life of B.G. Tilak1
		Part I - Karma Yoga
			Conceptual foundations of karma yoga
			The Mīmāṁsā approach to action as sacrificial ritual
			Jñāna yoga’s approach: The burning of the seeds of action
			Tilak’s view of karma yoga as action without attachment to rewards
			A modern psychological interpretation of karma yoga
			An empirical test of the working of karma yoga: The work of Pande & Naidu
			A psychological approach to the study of life history
		Part II - The Life a Karma-Yogi Lokamanya B.G. Tilak
			Conceptual foundations of karma yoga
			The Mīmāṁsā approach to action as sacrificial ritual
			Jñāna yoga’s approach: The burning of the seeds of action
			Tilak’s view of karma yoga as action without attachment to rewards
			A modern psychological interpretation of karma yoga
			An empirical test of the working of karma yoga: The work of Pande & Naidu
			A psychological approach to the study of life history
		Part III - The Life of a Karma-Yogi Lokamanya B.G. Tilak
			Understanding Tilak as a karma-yogi
		Endnotes
		References
	Chapter 21: From dejection to action: A narrative analysis of the transformation of Arjuna and Yudhiṣṭhira
		The key dilemma
		The path of the Gita
		Equanimity in life
		Motivational transformation
		Yoga as psychology
		Ignorance: The challenge of understanding reality
		Removal of ignorance
		Overcoming egotism
		Regaining consciousness
		Yudhiṣṭhira’s grief and its transformation
		Conclusion
		Endnotes
		References
	Chapter 22: Cultural construction of creativity: Dualism and beyond
		Environment and creativity
		Origin myths and cultures’ creative expressions
		Psychology of imagination
		Is the Indian artist a lone genius?
		Anukaraṇa (imitation) and creativity
		Conclusion
		References
Glossary of words of Sanskrit or Pali origin
The contributors
Index