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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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Indian psychology: Understanding the basics
Vinayachandra K Banavathy, Anuradha Choudry
Centre for Indian Psychology, Jain University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Vinayachandra K Banavathy
Centre for Indian Psychology, Jain University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2347-5633.161028
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This paper is based on the premise that Indian tradition is a rich store-house of knowledge on the human phenomenon, which is yet to be tapped adequately within the academic framework. Indian Psychology (IP), evolves from certain time-tested methodologies and 'technologies' in studying and understanding human nature based on centuries of rigorous self-observation and inner research by dedicated and conscientious 'explorers' of the realms of consciousness. The available records on these experiments bear testimony to the fact that they are repeatable and verifiable provided the necessary 'instruments' are well equipped and adequately calibrated. This paper attempts to give a brief introduction to the basic characteristics of IP. It starts by providing the context and need for IP. Further, it discusses certain important characteristics of IP and concludes with an emphasis on the need for an experiential understanding
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