Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Reducing Hinduism to tourism

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Sri Aurobindo and the Mother on war and peace

aurocafe.substack.com/p/sri-aurobind

https://twitter.com/ujmpondy/status/1784421626710295020?t=NA4BCDAfbEfk5ez8nsV8RA&s=19

New Episode! "Mental Formations Mixing With Vital Forces"

reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, The Hidden Forces of Life , Ch. 3 Hidden Forces Around, pp. 69-70 This episode is also available as…

Player links & show notes:

https://twitter.com/santoshk1/status/1785283682204291462?t=FZGSb3egieW8wuK_J9gxjw&s=19

On his birth centenary we along with our friends of #SriAurobindo Ashram paid our humble homage to Sri Prapatti with silent meditation… Team SNSMT

https://twitter.com/SNSMT/status/1785248457202307264?t=66sApV1zdG85Yhe7AdlI5Q&s=19

Yes, that is why they are aspects of One. Sri Aurobindo is one of those who has brought this out. It is not about commonalities, though there are many, but different facets.

https://twitter.com/roshendalal/status/1785109675576570275?t=hV1VPqNaeMQNWafuCLszcg&s=19

Sri Aurobindo: A broad overview of the Greatest Visionary

https://twitter.com/hindupost/status/1784579928186323244?t=DAmmLO92NpQtJ_ElEMcV2g&s=19

In politics whether or when you do wrong is not the issue. Where and when you get caught is the issue

https://twitter.com/madversity/status/1785224332832289269?t=eR-47GTi3uZx8CdAvxkeyQ&s=19

संविधान बचाओ-देश बचाओ!

एक ऐसी पहल जो अगर आज नहीं शुरू हुई तो आगामी भविष्य में इसका महत्व शून्य हो जाएगा।

क्यूँकि अगर देश बचाना है तो संविधान बचाना है और यदि संविधान बचाना है तो समझदारी से वोट देना ज़रूरी है।

कल तेलंगाना के महबूब नगर में ‘संविधान बचाओ-देश बचाओ’ सम्मेलन के दौरान!

“निरंकुश सत्ता के इरादों पर लोकतंत्र की जीत होगी।”

https://twitter.com/_YogendraYadav/status/1784560701484503438?t=udGUW5IG--JWBHrlsqRf8Q&s=19

#Hindutva, which is not monolithic, needs several regional expressions and inflections. This is true not just in the South, but also in the east, especially Bengal and Odisha, writes @MakrandParanspe t.ly/8_gdd

https://twitter.com/Openthemag/status/1780573674980155431?t=z4z-2B988o26IjVAbvmuuQ&s=19

When Vinoba Bhave led Bhoodaan movement in 1950s for large land holders to voluntarily give up their land for re-distribution, “Hindu Upper Caste” wholeheartedly came forward and gave up 47 lakh acres of land!

Bihar, UP, Rajasthan, Odisha “upper caste” Zamindaars alone made up for over 75% of that land redistribution for poor.

As opposed to Bihar (6.4 lakh acres), Odisha (6.3 lakh), Raj (5.4 lakh), UP (4.3 lakh) - Punjabis (Jats) only donated a meager 5,167 acres - and less than 1/4 of it was actually redistributed. Today Punjab has the worst land holding equity. 

But you will not speak up against those annadaataas.

https://twitter.com/bhAratenduH/status/1783158529416716338?t=xt5_33PeYOxuxKDkbyAesg&s=19

रेवन्ना कांड इस या उस पार्टी या धर्म का मामला नहीं है। सत्ता के अंधे मद और दुरुपयोग से स्त्रियों के भयानक, अकल्पनीय, अभूतपूर्व लंबे शोषण का है। हमारी समूची राजनीति के चरित्र, बीमार समाज, व्यवस्था का है। इसलिए इसपर प्रधानमंत्री क्या कहते-करते हैं इससे उनकी भी परीक्षा होगी।

https://twitter.com/rahuldev2/status/1785195451685204256?t=ORcQfimRec0fDvcxU8K0RA&s=19

देखकर संतोष मिलता है कि कई सज्जनों की बौद्धिक-भाषिक सक्रियता का कारण हूँ। वे इंतज़ार में रहते हैं कि कुछ भी कहूँ तो उसमें सूक्ष्मातिसूक्ष्म छिद्र खोज कुछ न कुछ टेढ़ा-बाँका-विकृत-कुत्सित कह कर अपने स्नायुओं का व्यायाम कर सकें, जलते-कुढ़ते चित्त को निंदासुख प्राप्त हो। कल्याणमस्तु

https://twitter.com/rahuldev2/status/1784877619395043685?t=6lsNWorSfxBj3MlHIImCzw&s=19

I have been saying that the normalization of Brahmin hate is the beginning of Brahmin genocide. When you perpetuate a victim-oppressor narrative without stopping to examine current realities, then you take the first steps toward genocide. This is a precursor to genocide

https://twitter.com/rameshvenkatram/status/1785197020916974045?t=MmZGr330AVp066feVlwcuQ&s=19

How did Arnab become so irrelevant in last 5 years?

Looked very promising at one point of time and it seemed he would take Indian media to international level but now I don't see even right wing mentioning him even once.

https://twitter.com/Arminiu_ss/status/1784993032410161208?t=BuHBqhjIJinThMB7-q_8zw&s=19

Huge impact - the work Dhruv, and @TheDeshBhakt, and some in language channels - @ShyamMeeraSingh, others are doing. If democracy survives, these guys would've played a key role. Not to forget the many satirists - @ms_medusssa, @therantinggola. Cartoonists like @MANJULtoons ...

https://twitter.com/prasanto/status/1784878073915064347?t=umxuR5t6N1LMyNLyIOgn6A&s=19

Hindus have given their hospitality to refugee communities: Jews, Syrian Xians, Parsis, Tibetans. But many of even these groups only heap slander on their benefactors. No gratitude.

https://twitter.com/ElstKoenraad/status/1785269260459143219?t=8_MPVIQc3kF-h5mT_X9x7w&s=19

#Urdu is the language of the heart for younger gen N. Indians. They tend to express love, pain, and even spirituality & wisdom in Urdu. Shuddh #Hindi is just considered nerdy. Used in schools, satsangs & sarkari daftar. Urdu captured Bollywood and won the match.

Urdu targeted and systematically took over Bollywood very early on. Whereas Hindi ignored pop culture and has always depended on state power and took over schools, bureaucracy and religious satsangs (but even here failed to become the language of choice for spirituality).

https://twitter.com/Parikramah/status/1784995726646272043?t=jbAT1CBu8QRAeeNybF-Vrw&s=19

Urdu is not a language but a creole. A creole of Hindi with a preference for Arabo-Persian loan words for standard vocabulary and according phonetic adjustments of native Indian words. 

So, are they the same “language”? Like any Creole is a form of its substrate mother language, Urdu is also a form of Hindi. Different scripts is the smaller matter. 

Is Urdu intelligible to non-Urdu native speaker of Hindi? Of course the market level talk is, but as soon as one speaks a slightly more elevated register, such as the Urdu of classrooms or literature, it is not very intelligible without a dictionary.

https://twitter.com/bhAratenduH/status/1785351233772966193?t=Rqt0kAaxeQgRS97zLVPvhw&s=19

In this video snippet, Arun Shourie contrasts Hinduism's inner focus with Semitic religions' state ties, warns against reducing Hinduism to tourism, and criticizes the fusion of religion and state. Watch the full insightful talk: youtu.be/xRCb43q68g4 #SangamTalks

https://twitter.com/sangamtalks/status/1785270374722416740?t=bgAiHxXHBgJeR3xh1YMTyw&s=19

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Holistic approaches to mental health

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

[DOC] Understanding the Meaning of Stress

R Kapur
The main objective of this research paper is to acquire an efficient understanding of the meaning of stress. This is the psychological problem, which is regarded as an integral part of the personal and professional lives of the individuals. In other words …

[PDF] Strands of Eastern Thoughts and Creation in Western Contemporary Dance

MBM Andraus - Asian Culture and History, 2024
… It has three parts: in the first, I reflect on Indian dances, comparing them to yoga and characterizing them as a type of a “danced yoga” for an audience. This first reflection echoes a discussion about self-practices related to Chinese Martial Arts …

[PDF] PARENT'S PERCEPTION TOWARDS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OF SCHOOL WHILE LOOKING FOR ADMISSION OF THEIR KID

S Dhake, A Joshi, D Jawale, R Gaidhani, S Mahajan
… Essentially, extracurricular activities constitute an integral component of education, encompassing structured and routine endeavors that … consciousness in education, as evidenced by the addition of classes like Yoga, Art and Culture, Cooking and …

[PDF] Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Non-Pharmacological Therapies Strategies in Iran: A Review Study

M Khodabakhsh, M Afshar
… Nowadays, almost all people are familiar with the word stress, because it has become an integral part of human life and humans face stressful situations since childhood. One of the childhood disorders is anxiety and depression, which can be …

[PDF] EXPLORING REVEALED PREFERENCES AND TRUST IN INDIAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE UTILIZATION AMONG THE POOR IN TAMIL NADU: INSIGHTS INTO …

G YOGANANDHAM
… In India, traditional medicine systems have been an integral part of healthcare practices for centuries, deeply ingrained in cultural, social, … Practices such as yoga, meditation, and dietary guidelines are integral to these systems, resonating with …

[HTML] Factors affecting implementation of mindfulness in hospital settings: A qualitative meta-synthesis of healthcare professionals' experiences

RK Knudsen, S Skovbjerg, EL Pedersen, CL Nielsen… - International Journal of …, 2024
… Include mindful meditation, body scan, and yoga. Home practices: daily mindfulness practices between sessions. … Differ from MBSR by not including yoga or retreat components and the training occurred over various time frames to …

[PDF] UTILIZATION OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINAL PLANTS IN HOMEOPATHIC AND AYURVEDIC TRADITIONS: A CASE STUDY FROM UTTAR PRADESH

A Chatterjee, A Trivedi
… Ayurveda employs a combination of herbal interventions, dietary modifications, and yoga practices to provide individualized healthcare38. … The plant in question is an integral component of the conventional Ayurvedic formulation known as …

[HTML] A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based intervention on individuals with physical disabilities in China

L Liang, DTL Shek - Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2024
Individuals with physical disabilities (PD) face many quality of life challenges. In this study, a randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate the impact of mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on the psychological morbidity (indexed by …

[PDF] PSYCHOSOCIAL ANXIENTY AMONG ADOLESCENTS

DRPB RAO
… Nearly all studies indicated reduced anxiety after a yoga intervention. However, because of the wide variety of study populations, limitations in some study designs, and variable outcome measures, further research is needed to enhance the ability to …

Social Cognition and Aging

Y Sawant, K Das, M Susmitha - Principles and Clinical Interventions in Social …, 2024
Social cognition is a cognitive domain that helps individuals to make sense of self in relation to others and the environment. This chapter aims to summarize the importance of social cognition in old adults and how social cognition play a role in …

[PDF] DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE (DEEMED UNIVERSITY) AGRA: TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME

P Kumari, AS Khan
Research Paper In India there are various teacher education programmes for the candidates who are willing to make their career in teaching profession and those who want to serve the country by ensuring quality teaching to their students. Teacher …

[PDF] Integration of Allopathy and Traditional Medicine: New Horizons of Health

J Satyal - Annapurna Journal of Health Sciences, 2024
Complementary and Alternative Medicine CAM (Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy Yoga etc) is playing a quintessential role in promotive, curative, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of health and has become …

[HTML] Interview with HE Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka, on Indian Ocean

G Council
… the broad theme of Integral Humanism. Scholars from various academic institutions put forth their arguments and ideas about Integral Humanism, situating them either in a comparative analysis or by developing on the practical and …

[HTML] Enhancing caregiver resilience: A narrative review of yoga's transformative impact on alleviating psychological distress in cancer care

AKB Shivarama, M Mohana, PK Sheelam - One Health Bulletin, 2024
… to explore the impact of yoga on caregiver resilience and psychological distress in the context of cancer care. We have found that yoga, as a mind-… The results reveal that incorporating yoga enhances caregiver well-being, highlighting its …

Paranoid Personality Disorder Workbook: A Holistic and Comprehensive Workbook for Understanding and Managing PPD-Integrating Therapeutic Modalities …

TI Craig - 2024
" Paranoid Personality Disorder Workbook: A Holistic and Comprehensive Workbook for Understanding and Managing PPD" is written in a reader-friendly manner, making complex concepts accessible to a broad audience. The prime …

[PDF] The Verifiability of Daoist Somatic Mystical Experience

W Chen, X Zhang
… Regardless of what the ‘core’ of Daoism is, mysticism is widely recognised as integral to the overall Daoist system. … Even if crown chakras are systematically imperceptible to Daoists, the plausibility of yoga still need not compromise Daoist …

[PDF] Holistic approaches to mental health: integrating mind, body, and spirit for comprehensive well-being

D Kaushik, M Garg
This research paper explores the paradigm of holistic approaches to mental health, aiming to integrate the interconnected aspects of mind, body, and spirit for comprehensive well-being. Beginning with an examination of the current state of …

Developing Young Children's Physical Literacy Through Picturebooks

A Chatzipanteli, GS Gorozidis - Early Childhood Education Journal, 2024
… In other words, it embraces the idea of embodiment as an integral part of human nature, fundamental to living a flourishing life (Durden-… simplified yoga poses with alphabetized animals (ie, the armadillo-extended child’s pose), encourage young …

[PDF] RESEARCH ON TOURIST SATISFACTION AND BEHAVIORAL INTENTION IN ECOLOGICAL HEALTH TOURISM ACTIVITIES IN BAMA, GUANGXI BASED ON …

H Ge, X Chen - GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 2024
This study endeavors to delve into the intricacies of tourist contentment and proclivities in the realm of ecological health tourism activities within Bama, Guangxi. An exploration of the intricate structural relationships is undertaken, unraveling the …

[PDF] DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL QUALITIES THROUGH SPORTS ACTIVITIES

MO Abdulazizovich - Next Scientists Conferences, 2024
… Dancing, yoga and other similar sports contribute to the development of flexibility and dexterity. These qualities not only prevent injury, but … Physical health is an integral part of a person's overall well—being. Sports events provide unique …

[PDF] PEDAGOGICAL MECHANISMS OF FORMATION OF PHYSICAL QUALITIES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

MO Abdulazizovich - American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity …, 2024
… Creating a competitive atmosphere that stimulates physical activity is an integral part of the … Regular monitoring and evaluation of physical progress are an integral part of effective … of physical activities, from games and sports to yoga and dancing …

Maintaining Brain Health: An Imperative for Successful Aging and Business Performance

M Imboden - American Journal of Health Promotion, 2024
In 1948, the World Health Organization defined health not as the absence of illness but as the presence of physical, mental, and social well-being. 1 However, it was not until the 1980’s that the primary focus of research and policy efforts related to aging …

[PDF] The impact of health qigong practice on creative self-efficacy among primary school students

Y TIAN, PPIT WAN, CS TAN
… Medical Qigong is a therapeutic approach primarily aimed at enhancing health and treating ailments through self-practice, involving methods to clear meridians, regulate the mind, and balance Yin and Yang, which are integral to traditional …

Physical Activity and Brain Health: Integrating the Evidence Base into Workplace Health Promotion

LP Whitsel, E Ablah, NP Pronk, RE Anderson III… - American Journal of Health …, 2024
… Movement of the body through physical activity behavior plays an integral role in childhood brain development 5 and bolsters cognitive … Anxiety disorders respond to mind-body practices--like Tai Chi or yoga--although there is evidence that they …

Recovery with yoga: supportive practices for transcending addiction

B Hyman - 2024
… This collection of thirty yoga and mindfulness tools will help support those in recovery from addiction of all kinds. Thirty accessible, pointed … Brian Hyman, a yoga teacher and recovery activist, understands deeply what people need to …

Integrating Body and Mind: Western and Eastern Approaches for Enhancing Sexual Satisfaction Through Cardio Training, Pilates, and Yoga

B Basistha, FA Paul, K Bhuyan - Psychology of Sexuality & Mental Health Vol. 1 …, 2024
… This chapter examines the Eastern and Western approaches including cardio training, Pilates, and yoga, which may contribute to … insights into the multifaceted ways in which physical fitness and the mindful movement of yoga positively …

Indigenous Sexuality Texts, Psychology and Mental Wellbeing

N Pant - Psychology of Sexuality & Mental Health Vol. 1 …, 2024
This chapter explores available public domain topics of indigenous sexuality texts and thoughts in Buddhism, Tao, Chinese, Ancient Indian, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam, further chapter looks at Psychological and Mental health aspects of these …

Celibacy: Exploring Diverse Perspectives of Embracing Solitude

B Kumari, S Nara, N Sangwan - Psychology of Sexuality & Mental Health Vol. 1 …, 2024
Celibacy on one hand is known for sexual abstinence and on the other hand extends beyond physical realm, also known as path for solitude and self-discovery. The present chapter is a contemplation of multifaceted nature of celibacy by …

Yoga in Stress Alleviation: a Therapeutic and Psychodynamic Approach

A Bandyopadhyay, T Das, D Mukherjee - INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND …, 2024
… Based on the acute beneficial effects that yoga ought to enjoy, it is often considered by chiropractors, physiotherapists, clinicians as an integral … The therapeutic standpoint of Yoga mainly lays stress on the clinical implications and …

[HTML] Scientific Wonder, Artificial Intelligence, and Awe of the Divine

JA Konigsburg - Religions, 2024
… and life-or-death events while awe for non-religious people arises from spiritual experiences in nature or through yoga and meditation. … Experiencing awe redirects the focus away from oneself and toward the other so that a person no …

[HTML] Tag: Life

SN Sharma
… Yoga has many benefits if we look at it carefully. You will find relief from constant practice. As it keeps diseases in our mind and body. … In addition, yoga helps to shape our mind and our mental faculties. We can achieve the highest level of torture …

[HTML] Women's Leadership in Counter-Terrorism-A Catalyst for Global Security Transformation

G Council
… This section, as earlier indicated, alludes to the side effects of the yoga practice in its higher three stages: dharana, dhyana and samadhi which are described as more ‘internal’ than the prior five angas (cf. sutras 5 and 6). The three first sutras define dhyana as …

[PDF] PARENTAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE BENEFITS OF HOLISTIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

K Venkatesan, CS Selvi, H Jyothi - HOLISTIC AND OUTCOME–BASED PARADIGM IN …
The study inquires into parental perspectives regarding the benefits of holistic education for their children. Holistic education emphasizes the development of the whole child, encompassing not only academic skills but also emotional, social …

[PDF] Unveiling the Benefits of Infusing Gita's Educational Philosophy into the School Curriculum for Nurturing Student Holistic Development

R Kunwar, RK Pokhrel, S Adhikari - Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 2024
… The text emphasizes the integration of Karma Yoga, jnana Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga, which are intertwined with the essence of education [7]. … Ethical and moral character are integral to the teachings of the Gita. It emphasizes the practice of …

[PDF] APPLICATION OF SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY TO EXPLAIN BEHAVIOUR IN SPORTS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

S Kar - … of ModErn sPorts sCIEnCE and tradItIonal Yoga
OBJeCtiVeS OF the StUdy In this study, an attempt has been made to describe the constructs that are central to the social cognitive theory; discusses how they work to predict, explain, and change PA and sport behavior. So the objectives of the study are: …

[PDF] Effect of Twelve-Week Yoga Intervention on Stress and Anxiety in School Going Children

P Pradhan, TN Pramanik - Physical Rehabilitation and Recreational Health …, 2024
… Yoga has been an integral part of Indian culture for millennia in order to reduce stress and enhance physi- … The main findings of the study revealed that twelve-week yoga intervention significantly reduced the stress and anxiety of school going …

[PDF] UNVEILING THE RICH TAPESTRY OF THE INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND WISDOM

A Athavanraj, R Meenakshi - HOLISTIC AND OUTCOME–BASED PARADIGM IN …
… Ayurveda, a sister science of yoga, emerges as an ancient system of holistic healing, emphasizing stability in the body, mind, and spirit. … Yoga and Meditation, integral components of the Indian knowledge system, offer a holistic approach to …