Karma Yoga is a spiritual path guiding us toward liberation of the soul. Yet, one of the most important features of the doctrine consists of its exposition concerning the ways and means through which to purify the mind and thereby achieve mental steadiness. And this book revolves essentially around this central aspect of the Karma Yoga doctrine. Drawing upon neuropsychological research in the last several decades, the Author tries to decode the neuropsychological significance underlying the means advocated by the doctrine for the purpose of achieving ‘Mental Steadiness’. Thus in the book, you will find answers to such crucial questions as:
v What is actually meant by the concept of ‘Bondage’ ,when translated in neuropsychological language?
v Why do actions performed with a desireful frame of mind have a ‘binding’ quality, while those performed desirelessly cease to have this binding quality?
v Why the point of abandoning the hope for fruit has been insisted upon so strongly?
The Author tries to answer these and such other questions from a neuropsychological viewpoint. Apart from this she also discusses the practical utility of this research as well as the implications it may have for the field of Positive Psychology.
With her research, the Author hopes to lay the foundation for the scientific validation of an exposition which has since time unmemorable found an immutable place in the religious and spiritual psyche of mankind.
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Dr. Himani Chaphekar
Dr.Himani Chaphekar is a consultant psychologist, based in Pune.Winner of national merit scholarship in Psychology at the bachelor’s level, Dr.Himani has been running her own independent clinic for almost one and a half decade now. After completing her post-graduation in Clinical Psychology and securing a doctorate, she also went on to study alternative medicine including Homoeopathy & Biochemic medicine. She has been working as a consultant to a postgraduate commerce & management college for the last 15 years. She has previously authored a book in Marathi ‘Vikar Manache’,which reviews various mental disorders, their symtomatology and psychotherapy at length. She has also conducted several workshops to promote awareness about mental health and mental disorders. Apart from this, she has been a regular columnist to renowned Marathi dailies like, Sakal, Sandhyanand, Maharashtra Times& magazines like Sakal Saptahik & Dishavar Vyapar.
The Author would like to have your feedback. Write to her at: hachaphekar@gmail.com
