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January-June 2015
Volume 3 | Issue 1
Page Nos. 1-21
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Hindi version of Vedic Personality Inventory-reliability and construct validity
p. 1
Rahul Singh, Mandeep Singh, Sasidharan K Rajesh, Judu V Ilavarasu, Balaram Pradhan, Sudheer Deshpande
DOI
:10.4103/2347-5633.161019
Context:
According to the scripture,
Guëäs
are the fundamental ways by which a man's thought and deeds are guided. Study of
Guëäs
plays a very important role in yoga research.
Aim:
Aims of the current research were to prepare a translated Hindi version of the Vedic Personality Inventory (H-VPI) and assess the internal consistencies as well as construct validity.
Settings and Design:
This is a cross-sectional study comprised of 284 samples (74 females and 210 males). Participants' age ranged between 18 and 65 years with a mean age of 25.23 years (standard deviation = 8.77). The subjects were from Alwar District, Rajasthan India. Who were the students of graduation and postgraduation studies at the Siddhi Vinak College, Government Higher Secondary School and local participants.
Subjects and Methods:
Participants were given questionnaire packets including demographic details, H-VPI, Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, General Health Questionnaire, and positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA) scale. Results: Cronbach's α for the H-VPI indicate adequate internal consistency ranging from 0.69 to 0.91. Mindfulness was correlated positively (
r
= 0.36) with
Sattava
and negatively with
Rajas
(
r
= −0.19 and
Tamas
(
r
= −0.36). Psychological distress was correlated negatively with
Sattava
(
r
= −0.45) and positively with
Rajas
(
r
= 0.33) and
Tamas
(
r
= 0.37). PA was correlated positively with
Sattava
(
r =
0.19) and negatively with
Rajas
(
r
= −0.10) and
Tamas
(
r
= −0.19). NA was correlated negatively with
Sattava
(
r
= −0.38), and positively with
Rajas
(
r =
0.22), and
Tamas
(
r =
0.36). Conclusions: In summary, the current study found that the H-VPI has adequate reliability and construct validity. This questionnaire will be very useful in assessing Yogic personality (
Guëäs
), whom the native language is Hindi. Key words: Affect, distress, guna, mindfulness, reliability, yoga
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The concept of
Jnana, Vijnana and Prajnana
according to Vedanta philosophy*
p. 5
MK Sridhar
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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Indian psychology: Understanding the basics
p. 9
Vinayachandra K Banavathy, Anuradha Choudry
DOI
:10.4103/2347-5633.161028
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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Concept of contentment in various literatures
p. 14
Sahukar Madhura, Pailoor Subramanya
DOI
:10.4103/2347-5633.161030
The modern society has given us options and choices. More we have, more dissatisfied we are! Dissatisfaction brings nothing but unhappiness. The contented man is pleased with what he has. Such contentment breeds happiness and is worth cultivating. Various spiritual and yogic literatures explain the importance of being satisfied, with what to be satisfied and how to achieve satisfaction. This study unveils how our ancient time people were contented despite of the distractions from external world. The study explored Bhagavad Geeta, chanakya nīti, Samayocitapadyaratnamālikā (subhaṣita), śrī caitanya caritāmṛta, dhammapāda, Dīgha Nikāya, Nārada bhakti sutra, Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Yoga Vasistha, and Upanishads. This study answers what is satisfaction? How one can be satisfied? With what one should be satisfied? And why one should be satisfied? Satisfaction is the greatest wealth and highest happiness. It brings effortless concentration and removes obstacles in the path of Yoga. One who is satisfied is dear to God. As long as one is not satisfied in the self, he will be subjected to sorrow. With the rise of contentment the purity of one's heart blooms. The contented man who possesses nothing owns the world. This study is unveils how our ancient time people were contented despite of the distractions from external world. It is worth to be discriminative of what we should be contented with and what not.
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