Body-mind-libido complex: an Indian approach
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2011-01
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Indian Psychiatric Society
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India as a Nation had done more research in the concept of mind and body- mind than any other in the world. The basisof her philosophy is both spiritual and scientific. Her concept of Kundalini is broadly analogous to the west concept oflibido. The concepts of the structure of mind, body, soul and libido have spread far and wide through her religiousliterature. This was responsible for its fast spread and sustained survival despite repeated onslaughts; but this is preciselythe same reason why the present day mental health professionals entertain biased reservations against such vast treasureof knowledge. Nevertheless, an unbiased approach to the subject would bring out many scientific facts that if discretelyincorporated into the scientific literature of behavioral sciences, would certainly enrich the subject.A point of interest which is highlighted in this article is... while the West searches for abnormality in the human mind,India searches for the absolute Ideal in the same. Both are apparently contradictory indeed; but if brought together, theunderstanding, of human mind and behavior, would take a healthier turn and become more meaningful.The article refers to the Pancha kosa theory, the Chakra theory, and the structural concept of the mind as per Indian philosophy.
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Body, Mind, Libido, Indian Approach
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Korada P. Body-mind-libido complex: an Indian approach. Andhra Pradesh Journal of Psychological Medicine. 2011 Jan-Jul; 12(1): 12-16