One Day Interdisciplinary National Workshop on“Rethinking Model of Applied Indian Psychology (with ref to Sanskrit Shaastras & Modern Psychology)”

HARYANA SANSKRIT ACADEMY, PANCHKULA

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Departments of Home Science, Physical Education, Botany, Zoology, Sanskrit, English, Hindi, Punjabi, Mass Com, Music (I & V),  

SANATAN DHARMA COLLEGE, AMABALA CANTT. 

One Day Interdisciplinary National Workshop on

“Rethinking Model of Applied Indian Psychology (with ref to Sanskrit Shaastras & Modern Psychology)”

“व्यवहारपरक भारतीय मनोविज्ञान के प्रारूप का पुनर्विचार (संस्कृत शास्त्र एवम् आधुनिक मनोविज्ञान के सन्दर्भ) ”

Date – 15TH February, 2020, Saturday, Time 10.00. A.M., Place –Seminar Hall

Dear Sir/ Madam _______________________,

You are cordially invited to share your Indigenous traditional knowledge, understanding, information, ideas, perceptions, views & prejudices too about the above said topic as per the schedule.   

Idea of the workshop – 

  इस सम्वाद गोष्ठी के आयोजन का मुख्य कारण है कि भारतीय मनोविज्ञान का  एक औपचारिक, तार्किक व्यावहारिक प्रारूप उपस्थापित करना ताकि पाश्चात्य मनोविज्ञान और भारतीय मनोविज्ञान में मानवीय हितों को दृष्टि में रखते हुए एक सम्वाद का मार्ग खुल सके और मानवीय चेतना के उन आयामों को टटोला जा सके जिसकी आवश्यकता आज सम्पूर्ण मानवता को है और इसमें मूलभूत प्रश्न यह है कि भारतीय मनोविज्ञान के नाम पर साहित्य में, शास्त्र में, परम्परा में, संस्कृति में, जीवन में, व्यवहार में जो कुछ भी सामग्री उपलब्ध है, क्या उसके आधार पर एक निश्चित प्रारूप प्रस्तुत किया जा सकता है और यदि किया जा सकता है तो वह क्या है या क्या हो सकता है और साथ ही यह भी स्पष्ट कर लेना चहिए कि क्या मनोविज्ञान साईकालोजी का सही अनुवाद है क्योंकि पश्चिम में “साईकी” (“Psyche”) शब्द का अपना एक इतिहास है जो एक सांस्कृतिक-वैज्ञानिक-दार्शनिक मूल्य के रूप में प्रयोग होता है जबकि  भारत में मन “अन्तःकरण” का एक भाग है और इस अन्तःकरण में मन-बुद्धि-चित्त-अहंकार सम्मिलित हैं अतः अन्तःकरण शब्द तो सम्भवतः साईकोलोजी का समीपवर्ती अनुवाद हो सकता है परन्तु फ़िर भी भारतीय मनोविज्ञान को परिभाषित करने में कई व्यावहारिक कठिनाइयां दृष्टिगत होती हैं जिनकी चर्चा इस गोष्ठी में अपेक्षित है ।साथ ही साथ यह भी ध्यातव्य है कि मनोविज्ञान को इस प्रकार परिभाषित किया जाए कि वह अध्यात्म के क्षेत्र का अतिक्रमण न करे और वह दैनन्दिन समस्याओं का विश्लेषण करे भी और करना सिखाए भी। वेद, उपनिषद्, साहित्य और दर्शन में अनेक गुणात्मक और विश्लेषण पूर्ण तथ्य मन के विषय में कहे गए हैं जिनकी चर्चा इस पक्ष से अपेक्षित है कि वह सब तथ्य मिल कर भारतीय मनोविज्ञान का क्या और कैसा स्वरूप प्रस्तुत करने में सक्षम है।

कतिपय विचार बिन्दु-

भारतीय मनोविज्ञान से हम क्या समझते हैं?

क्या मनोविज्ञान “Psychology” विषय का किसी भी प्रकार से सही अनुवाद हो सकता है?

क्या मन बुद्धि चित्त अहंकार वृत्ति आत्मा सत् चित्त् आनन्द जीव कोश कर्म आदि शब्दों का अंग्रेजी में परिनिष्ठित (realistic) अनुवाद सम्भव है?

क्या उपरोक्त शब्दों की व्याख्याएं अतिव्याप्ति (over generalization)  या सांकर्य (overlapping) दोष पीड़ित नहीं है? 

भारतीय मनोविज्ञान के विषय में जो कुछ भी  सूचना सामग्री उपलब्ध है क्या वह पर्याप्त एवम् व्यवस्थित है ?

क्या उपलब्ध विषय सामग्री का उपयोग वैज्ञानिक पद्धति से करना सम्भव है?

क्या भारतीय मनोविज्ञान को एक विषय के रूप में कम से कम  बी०ए०/बी० एस० सी० में पढाना सम्भव है ?और यदि है, तो अभी तक इस सन्दर्भ में हमने  क्या प्रयत्न किए और यदि प्रयत्न नहीं किया तो संस्कृत की रक्षा के नाम पर हमने क्या किया? विशेष रूप से विश्वविद्यालयों के स्तर पर?

Have there been any terms, systems, thinking processes in Indian tradition regarding psychology?

 If there had been anything which deals with the psychological issues in Indian tradition then a serious investigation is needed so as to find out not only new dimensions in Psychology but also to find a better alternative psychological system?

  Primary investigations has led us to believe that Indian tradition deals with nature of consciousness, mind, nervous system, behavior of individuals or society, in a different manner. There are different schools of Indian tradition which not only conceptualize an advance frame-work for psychology but also practise them in a very indigenous manner which makes psychology to think in more humanistic terms like  jiva, bhuta, praani etc.

How can different schools of Indian psychology like- Vedic, Mimaanasaa, Saamkhya-yoga, Vedanata, Buddhist, Jain, Tantra, ayurveda etc. be used to add more meaning to the realms of psychology?

 Can there be any creative dialogue between the Indian systems of psychological thinking and the western understanding of psychology?

 Can India contribute its experiences of psychic understanding to the world at large or humanity in its own terms in different fields of psychology? 

Discussion will be focused on the following issues - 

१. सिद्धान्त पक्ष Theory > Man and Nature मनुष्य एवम् प्रकृति (स्वभाव), Nervous system नाड़ी / स्नायुमण्डल, Mind अन्तःकरण, Emotions and sentiment भाव , Process of knowledge ज्ञान प्रक्रिया, Action कर्म, Language/ Speech वाक् / भाषा

२. व्यवहार पक्ष Applied  Aspect > [Corrective methods  उपाय प्रक्रियाएँ- योग , प्राणायाम, ध्यान, मुद्राएं, न्यास, चिकित्सकीय ज्योतिष, कथा, संगीत, मन्त्र तथा अन्य कलाएं आदि]

उपरोक्त विषय के सन्दर्भ में आपके प्रश्नों का, उत्तरों का, सुझावों और वैचारिक आयामों का विनम्रतापूर्ण स्वागत है। कृपया अपनी उपस्थिति से हमें अनुगृहीत करें। 

With deep regards

Ashutosh Angiras   Dr. Richa Sangwan  Dr. Yashna Bawa  Prof. Reetika Pahwa   Dr. Someshwar Dutt           Dr. Rajinder Singh

Convener                Org. Secretary          Org. Secretary          Org. Secretary            Director, HAS, PKL           Principal 

                             7988955184          8295591927         9729387709         

 Email- sanskrit2010@gmail.com

Advisory Committee

Dr. Sashi Rana, Head, Dept of Physical Education, Dr. Vijay Sharma, Head, Dept of Hindi, , Dr. Nirvair Singh, Head, Dept. of Punjabi, Dr. Paramjeet Kaur, Head, Dept of Music (I), Dr. Madhu Sharma, Head, Dept of Music (V), Prof. Neetu Bala, Dept of English,  Dr. Divya Jain,  Head, Dept of Botany, Dr. Zeenat Madan, Head , Dept of Zoology, Dr. Sumit Chibbar, Dept of Botany, Dr. Sonia Batra, Dept of Zoology, Dr. Rajesh Phor, Dept of Phy. Edu., Dr. Nitin Sehgal, Dept Phy Edu., Dr. Saryu Sharma, Dept of Hindi, Dr. Leena Goyal, Dept of Hindi, Dr. Anju Sharma, Dept of Hindi, Dr. Sandeep Phulia, Dept of Hindi

श्रीमदभगवदगीता : मानव-उत्कर्ष के लिए 18 अध्याय (Shrimad Bhagvad Geeta: 18 Chapters for Human Excellence)

डॉ. देशराज सिरसवाल

भारतीय दर्शन में श्रीमदभगवदगीता को महत्वपूर्ण स्थान प्राप्त है. इस दर्शन की व्याख्या विभिन्न विद्वानों ने अपने-अपने  जीवन उद्धेश्यों के अनुसार की है, जिसे कभी ज्ञानयोग, कभी कर्मयोग और कभी भक्तियोग के द्वारा प्रतिपादित किया जाता रहा है. श्रीमदभगवदगीता ही एकमात्र ऐसा ग्रन्थ है, जो हमें श्रीकृष्ण की वैचारिक परिपक्वता और विराट चरित्र से परिचित करवाती है तथा  योगेश्वर श्रीकृष्ण के रूप में हमारे समक्ष स्थापित करती है. जीवन के विभिन्न संघर्षो को देखते हुए, वर्तमान समय में मानव-उत्कर्ष शिक्षा का मुख्य बिंदु होना चाहिए. आज के मनुष्य को भौतिक विकास के साथ-साथ, मानसिक, शारीरिक, मनोवैज्ञानिक और आत्मिक स्तर पर भी सामान्तर विकास की जरूरत है. श्रीमदभगवदगीता के सभी 18 अध्यायों में एक उद्देश्य समाहित है और यह हमें मानव उत्कर्ष से सम्बन्धित सिद्धांतों का पूर्णरूपेण परिचय देती है. इस शोध-पत्र का मुख्य उद्देश्य इन्हीं सिद्धांतों को चिन्हित करना है. 

Note: Presented in a Seminar.

Relevance of Triguna Theory in Contemporary World

The Institute is organising a National seminar on “Relevance of Triguna Theory in Contemporary World” from 03-04 October 2018. The inaugural session of the seminar will take place at the Pool Theatre on 03 October 2018 (Wednesday) at 10.00 a.m. This would be followed by High Tea at 10.45 a.m

Link:

http://www.iias.ac.in/event/relevance-triguna-theory-contemporary-world-0

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Four-day Workshop Integral Indian Psychology

Four-day Workshop Integral Indian Psychology
At Puducherry
14-17 December 2017

Introduction

The Indian Psychology Institute aims to contribute to the development of new approaches to psychology based on Indian philosophy, yoga and a life-affirming spirituality. The method we follow is largely, but not exclusively, based on Sri Aurobindo’s vision of an ongoing evolution of consciousness and the integral synthesis he made of the psychological essence of the various systems of yoga found in the Indian tradition. IPI workshops offer an introduction into various concepts and techniques of Integral Indian Psychology with a focus on conscious self-development.

Course content and description

The central focus of this workshop is on increasing one’s self-knowledge, and on developing consciousness-based psychological attitudes and skills that enable an individual to live a fulfilled life. It covers topics like consciousness as the foundation of reality, self and personality, individual change and development, yoga-based research methodologies, etc.

The basic concepts and processes that are part of Indian Psychology are explained in lectures and discussion groups based on an intense, direct interaction between the facilitators and the participants. An attempt is made to help the participants experience the core concepts and processes that come up in the lectures, and to explore, both collectively and ¬individually, how they can be used for one’s personal growth as well as in one’s professional work.

Eligibility

This workshop is open to anyone who seriously wants to get an experience-based understanding of Indian approaches to psychology. However, preference will be given to students, research scholars, teachers in academic institutions and professionals in psychology related areas who intend to apply it in their work.

Important information

• Dates: 14th to 17th December 2017
• Venue: Park Guest House, Puducherry
• Registration fees: Rs. 2000
• Last date for registration: 1st November, 2017

Please note that the registration fee does not include boarding and lodging. We will, however assist participants with arranging their stay at the venue where the cost of accommodation ranges from Rs. 125/- to Rs. 1000/- per person, per night.

Registration Form

Please email the following information as early as possible, but not later than November 1st, 2017 to: admissions@ipi.org.in

1. A “motivation note” of maximum 300 words
   Please focus on why you are interested in this workshop, what you expect from it, and how you plan to use what you have learned.
2. Factual information
   • Name:
   • Gender:
   • Year of birth:
   • Educational qualifications:
   • Present position & place of work:
   • Preferred Postal Address:
   • Email address(es):
   • Have you attended any previous IPI-workshop? …
     If yes, when? …
   • How did you hear about this workshop?

There are only limited seats, so if you are interested, please register at the earliest but not later than 1 November, 2017

Please don’t send the fee before you have received our acceptance email.

If you need any further information, please write to mail@ipi.org.in

International Seminar on Bhagavad-Gita: Holistic Life Management and World Harmony Tourism Motivation

International Seminar on

Bhagavad-Gita: Holistic Life Management and World Harmony Tourism Motivation

6th - 9th December 2016

Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana), India

http://gitaseminarkurukshetra.com/

INDIAN CULTURE, PSYCHOLOGY AND GLOBAL CIVILIZATION: EMERGING PERSPECTIVES

INDIAN CULTURE, PSYCHOLOGY AND GLOBAL CIVILIZATION:
EMERGING PERSPECTIVES
organised by
Psychology Department Delhi University
March 22-25, 2013 
 
Session-wise Detailed Programme
  
For details see the Tentative programme.

for further information please contact Dr. Suneet Varma]
to register please download the Registration Form

 

BRIEF NOTE ON THE CONFERENCE

The conference focuses on the experience of the formally colonized country of India, in the field of academic psychology. The state of psychology in India is none too flattering. In fact, we find psychology in India unable to play its necessary role in our national development. It is widely believed that this unfortunate state of affairs is largely due to the fact that psychology in India is essentially a Western transplant, unable to connect with the Indian ethos and concurrent community conditions. Therefore, it has been said repeatedly that psychological studies in India are by and large imitative and replicative of Western studies, lacking in originality and unable to cover or break any new ground.
The countries which were earlier colonies of England (e.g. India, Sri Lanka) are still intellectually colonized (e.g., the blind adoption of western theories and practices in academic psychology). In the larger Indian context, this has been succinctly brought out by Pawan Varma in his recent book 'Becoming India'. In the Sri Lankan context, Susantha Goonatilake has dealt with parallel issues in his book anthropologizing Sri Lanka: A Eurocentric Misadventure'. Sunil Bhatia (2002), at Connecticut College, USA. most eloquently explicates this theme in his paper 'Orientalism in Euro-American and Indian Psychology: Historical Representations of “Natives” in Colonial and Postcolonial Contexts'.
This situation is in a significant sense surprising because classical Indian Philosophy is rich in psychological content. The culture of the sub-continent has given rise to a variety of practices that have relevance all the way from stress-reduction to self-realization. Rich in content, sophisticated in its methods and valuable in its applied aspects, Indian psychology is pregnant with possibilities for the birth of new models in psychology that would have relevance not only to India but also to psychology in general. What we have in India now is a psychology of sorts, but not Indian psychology.
By Indian psychology we mean a distinct psychological tradition that is rooted in Indian ethos and thought, including the variety of psychological practices that exist in the country. We believe that introduction of Indian Psychology as a course of study and as a basis for fundamental and applied research could awaken psychology in India from its present state of slumber to an active and enlightened pursuit for understanding human nature and for promoting our wellness and potential. We believe also that the Indian models of psychology would have enormous implications for Cognitive Science, Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Organizational management and human and social development. Emphasis on Indian psychology would provide a comprehensive foundation and a refreshing new and indigenous orientation to all other branches of psychology. Judicious introduction of Indian psychology at various levels in our universities and colleges would help (a) to promote indigenous psychology in India and (b) to develop new psychological models, which may have pan-human relevance.
We can expect over the coming years a growing influence of Indian ideas on the developing global civilization, and especially a major shift in its basic epistemological assumptions, away from materialism and in the direction of Indian spirituality.
The growth of Indian Psychology in recent years has been noted by Adrian Brock (2006) in Ireland, and Thomas Teo et. al (2007) in Toronto, both of whom have acknowledged the growing presence and efficacy of IP, in their respective areas of the history and theory of psychology. Jaan Valsiner    (2011) in his recent book on the history of psychology has written about IP in the section "Maintaining spirituality in science: New psychology in India" (p. 208-10), and he concludes that “The non-linear—yet not necessarily cyclical—notion of history of a science is surely a wider scheme of things in any discipline. We can claim, for instance, that psychology in the last six decades has proceeded in directions of no progress. It does not follow that psychology needs to return to the precise state of affairs of the pre-1933 era, but rather—in line with IP—that it can develop a new pathway at the intersection of basic assumptions about the human psyche that differ from those of European and North-American beliefs” (p.210).
 Against this backdrop the Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, is organizing a four day international seminar cum workshop titled "Indian Culture, Psychology and the Global Civilization: Emerging Perspectives ".

Sub-themes include:
·         Psychology: East and West
·         The What, Why, and How of Indic Traditions and Indian Psychology
·         Indic Contributions to Cognitive Science
·         Organizational Psychology and Management: Eastern Perspectives
·         Counseling and Psychotherapy: Eastern Perspectives
·          Sanskrit And Indian Psychology
·         Indian Psychology and Global Civilization: The Road Ahead
With the idea of having an intensive dialogue and sustained sharing, it is proposed to have not more than 200 participants (150 local and 50 outstation participants). The aim is to have the participation of students and faculty in Delhi, and other Indian cities, to increase their awareness about the efficacy and potential of Indian, and Indigenous Psychology to address both local and global concerns, theoretical and applied. We have invited twenty-two resource persons who are experts in the above-mentioned themes. Four resource persons have been invited from U.S.A., and three resource persons have been invited from Sri Lanka, to share their experiences of making psychology relevant in their own cultural context, and effort to include indigenous traditions (e.g., Buddhism to name just one).
Interested persons who wish to attend/participate (as members of the audience) may contact Dr. Suneet Varma at: forsuneet@gmail.com

References:

Brock, A.C. (2006). Internationalising the History of Psychology. New York: NYU Press.

Thomas Teo, Paul Stenner, Alexandra Rutherford, et.al. (2007)(Eds.) Varieties of Theoretical Psychology - International Philosophical and Practical Concerns. Toronto: Captus University Publications.

Valsiner, J. (2011). A Guided Science: History of Psychology in the Mirror of its Making. Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick, N.J.