To
The Dean Academic Affairs,
Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra.
Through Proper channel.
Subject- Introducing Indian Psychology in the Psychology subject under
Semester system 2008.
Sir,
As teachers of Sanskrit and Psychology, we both wish to draw your kind attention towards the ideas and concepts of psychology which have purely Indian origin and have not been given any place for the reasons best known to the teachers of psychology in the syllabi of Psychology in K.U.K. Moreover as we have gone through some books and syllabi of the B.A. psychology and discussed. We find that there are wrong and misleading translations of the concepts which need serious corrections, like –
1. Translating psychology as Manovigyaana is wrong. It should be Antahkaran-
vigyaana because it consists of mana, buddhi, chitta, ahankaara and praana.
2. Mind in western sense is nowhere near the concept of Mannas because they
both have different meanings. Likewise mood, emotions, sentiments needs
right translations and understanding
3. Like wise there are many words- Bhaava, shtaayi-bhaava, sanchari-bhaava
etc. which are being used by the teachers without giving a thought and let me
assure you that this is leading towards a serious misunderstanding of
Psychology in Indian terms and sense.
So our humble request to you is that at least 10 to 20 marks may allotted in the name of Indian psychology at the B.A. level. This can be introduced in three parts-
History of Indian Psychology- Vedic suktas, patanjali, Vigyana bihkshu, Buddhaa, Jain, Vishnu sharma of Panchatantra, Tantra.
Major concepts of Indian Psychology- Antahkaran, Mana, Buddhi, Chitta, Ahankaara, Praana, 9 Sthayai Bhava, 33 Sanchari Bhava, Language learning and meaning, perception argumentative techniques, story telling techniques, idea of the time, doubt, right knowledge, questioning, Medha, Dhi Annamayakosha, pranamayakosha, Vigyanamayakosha, Ananndmayakosha and many more concepts.
Experiment techniques in Indian Psychology- Mudha-chitta, ekaagra-chitta, Nirudha-chitta, Dharana, Dhyana, Samaadhi, Prnayama, Aasan, Yama, Niyama, Vipashana, Tapas, food experiments, Kaama and artha experiments, fear experiments, super-imposition techniques etc.
There are lot many things which can be discussed and put forward if there is no prejudiced against Sanskrit as Such. I only wish that these issues should be discussed and if found worthy then introduce these concepts / ideas to the students and if not then dustbin is already there for a use. I am sure that we, by introducing Indian Psychology as a part of syllabus, can open up new dimension in this field.
With regards,
Sincerely Yours,
Ashutosh Angiras, Dr. Rajender Sharma,
Lecturer, Head,
Department of Sanskrit, Department 0f Psychology,
S.D. College [Lahore], G.M.N. College,
Ambala Cantt. 133001. Ambala Cantt. 133001
M- 098963-94569, M-09416553630
E-mail- sriniket2005@yahoo.co.in
The Dean Academic Affairs,
Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra.
Through Proper channel.
Subject- Introducing Indian Psychology in the Psychology subject under
Semester system 2008.
Sir,
As teachers of Sanskrit and Psychology, we both wish to draw your kind attention towards the ideas and concepts of psychology which have purely Indian origin and have not been given any place for the reasons best known to the teachers of psychology in the syllabi of Psychology in K.U.K. Moreover as we have gone through some books and syllabi of the B.A. psychology and discussed. We find that there are wrong and misleading translations of the concepts which need serious corrections, like –
1. Translating psychology as Manovigyaana is wrong. It should be Antahkaran-
vigyaana because it consists of mana, buddhi, chitta, ahankaara and praana.
2. Mind in western sense is nowhere near the concept of Mannas because they
both have different meanings. Likewise mood, emotions, sentiments needs
right translations and understanding
3. Like wise there are many words- Bhaava, shtaayi-bhaava, sanchari-bhaava
etc. which are being used by the teachers without giving a thought and let me
assure you that this is leading towards a serious misunderstanding of
Psychology in Indian terms and sense.
So our humble request to you is that at least 10 to 20 marks may allotted in the name of Indian psychology at the B.A. level. This can be introduced in three parts-
History of Indian Psychology- Vedic suktas, patanjali, Vigyana bihkshu, Buddhaa, Jain, Vishnu sharma of Panchatantra, Tantra.
Major concepts of Indian Psychology- Antahkaran, Mana, Buddhi, Chitta, Ahankaara, Praana, 9 Sthayai Bhava, 33 Sanchari Bhava, Language learning and meaning, perception argumentative techniques, story telling techniques, idea of the time, doubt, right knowledge, questioning, Medha, Dhi Annamayakosha, pranamayakosha, Vigyanamayakosha, Ananndmayakosha and many more concepts.
Experiment techniques in Indian Psychology- Mudha-chitta, ekaagra-chitta, Nirudha-chitta, Dharana, Dhyana, Samaadhi, Prnayama, Aasan, Yama, Niyama, Vipashana, Tapas, food experiments, Kaama and artha experiments, fear experiments, super-imposition techniques etc.
There are lot many things which can be discussed and put forward if there is no prejudiced against Sanskrit as Such. I only wish that these issues should be discussed and if found worthy then introduce these concepts / ideas to the students and if not then dustbin is already there for a use. I am sure that we, by introducing Indian Psychology as a part of syllabus, can open up new dimension in this field.
With regards,
Sincerely Yours,
Ashutosh Angiras, Dr. Rajender Sharma,
Lecturer, Head,
Department of Sanskrit, Department 0f Psychology,
S.D. College [Lahore], G.M.N. College,
Ambala Cantt. 133001. Ambala Cantt. 133001
M- 098963-94569, M-09416553630
E-mail- sriniket2005@yahoo.co.in
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