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Kiran Kumar K. Salagame, Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology, University of Mysore, India. Kiran Kumar is also a Honorary Professor, International Academy for Yoga Teacher Training and Member, Scientific Board, International Society for Interdisciplinary Yoga Research, Belgrade; Visiting Professor and Member Academic Council, Swami Vivekananda Yoga University, Bangalore; a Fellow of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists; Associate Editor of Psychological Studies; Editorial Board member-International Journal of Transpersonal Studies, Journal of Transpersonal Research and Indian Journal of Positive Psychology. His publications include Psychology of Meditation: A Contextual Approach Kiran Kumar can be reached at kikusk@gmail.com |
Indian Psychology related articles
- Kumar, S.K. Kiran (2011). Ego and ahamkara: Self and identity in modern psychology and Indian thought
- Kumar, S.K. Kiran (2008). Indian Thought and Tradition: A Psychohistorical Perspective
- Kumar, S.K. Kiran (2003). An Indian conception of well being
- Kumar, S.K. Kiran (2002). Psychology of meditation: Theory and practice
- Kumar, S.K. Kiran (). Indian indigenous concepts and perspectives: Developments and future possibilities
An attempt has been made to examine the concept of ahamkara, an indigenous concept related to self and identity, both from the theoretical and empirical points of view. The basic theoretical framework for this presentation is the Vedic and Upanishadic thought.
This chapter examines the different meanings of "Indian psychology" and discusses the basic concepts and constructs to present a historical introduction.
The article gives an overview of (mainly Western) research on and practical advice for the early stages of meditation in the context of modern life.