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Doctrine Of Pinda & Brahmanda

By DR BHUSHANKUMAR UPADHYAYA : The doctrine of Pinda and Brahmanda is one of themost profound ideas found in Indian philosophy. It has fascinated both philosophers and scientists. The doctrine teaches that the human being and the universe are d..

Expressions The first little shower!

DR TAPATI DEY : This summer The sun spread its fangs: It rose earlyevery morning Scorching the Earth mercilessly, Leaving the world in stuporic daze! Iprayed, every hour, for alittle respite But my wordswereburnt down in haste! Faith and..

Pranic Concept & Energy Code

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : The concept of Prana occupies acentral place in the Yogic understanding of life. Ancient Yogictexts describe Prana as the vital forceanimatingthe body, mind, and consciousness. Prana is not only breat..

Patanjali’s Blueprint For Neural Calm

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : I n today's fast track world everyone is experiencing mental restlessness. Stress, emotional overload, and digital distractions often keep the mind in a state of constant agitation. Long before modern psycho..

Expressions Pain

by Biraj Dixit : Jyoti Thatte Once inseparable We arefar apart now, Ioften wondered How do you farenow? Your thoughts do not bother me, The distance no longer tortures me, The sun has walkedacross manydawns, Your memory no lon..

Yogic Kleshas & Cognitive Distortions

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Yoga has long pondered over why human beings suffer , react emotionally, and repeat unhealthy behavior. In the Yogasutras of Patanjali, human suffering has been explained through the concept of Klesha..

Love&CareHeal MoreThan Medicine

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Modern medicine has achieved remarkable success in treating diseases, extending life expectancy, and alleviating human suffering.Yet across cultures and traditions, one time less truth emerges that he..

Tips To Regulate Emotions

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYAA : according to neuroscience, emotions are not obstacles, butsignals of the body and the mind.They need to be channelised intelligently and not to be suppressed. In Yogic wisdom, we maycall them Chitta Vrittis or f..

Being InThe Present

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Being in the present seems to be a simple idea, but is one of the profound and demanding disciplines of human life. It is a proven fact that the quality of awareness in the present shapes the overall..

Mudras:The Grounding Skills

I n the vast science of Yoga, Mudras are subtle gestures, simple placement of fingers, hands, or the body. They appear very gentle, but they have a very profound impact on our system as a whole. Both Yoga and neuroscience converge on this principle...

Where are my specs?

By CA SANDEEP AGARWAL : Oldtimers may recall a funny tale that we had read in younger days, titled Dadaji Ki Ainak, a simple anecdotal story about the grand old man searching all over for his spectacles, while they are safely perche..

Insight Into CriticalThinking

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Critical thinking is often viewed as a modern skill associated with science, logic, and rational inquiry. However its roots run deep into Indian scriptures where questioning, reflection, and discernme..

Magical Moments

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : T here are some special moments in life which quietly feel magical not because something extraordinary has happened in life, but something shifts within. We feel a sudden clarity, deep stillness, and an eff..

DISTANCE WITHIN

By NEHA SHARMA : There was a time when couples worried about distance measured in kilometres. Relationships were tested by long train journeys, expensive phone calls and the slow rhythm of handwritten letters. Waiting for a reply to..

Love beyond deadlines

By AARTI SINGH : In an era where work emails arrive long after office hours and weekend meetings are becoming the norm, relationships often find themselves squeezed between deadlines and daily stress. Couples today are jugglin..

From Data To Knowledge

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Today we are living in a hyper-connected world surrounded by overwhelming abundance of data. Every click generates streams of information. The true challenge is not the availability of data, but to t..

Brain Science Behind Anuloma Viloma

Recent research in neuroscience demonstrates that the human brain functions in the optimal state not merely through stimulation, but through integration. Cerebral integration refers to the harmonious coordination between different parts and the two hemispheres of the brain, enabling clarity of perception, emotional balance, and wise decision making. This unique concept, extensively explored in neuroscience finds a deep experiential match with the ancient Yogic practice of Anuloma Viloma Pranayama. ..

‘Dealing with stress appropriately’

By RITA AGGARWAL : Consulting Psychologist : EMOTIONS : Aditya Q. I am a 32-year-old Software Engineer working at an IT firm. I am facing extreme work-related stress due to long hours, tight deadlines and a demandin..

MysteryOf Kundalini

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Kundalini is viewed as one of the most fascinating and mysterious forms of Yoga. Yogis visualise Kundalini as a dormant spiritual energy lying at the base of the spine. Kundalini is coiled like a serp..

Mind: A mirror, not a window

I t is a common perception that the human mind works as a window and looks at the reality exactly as it is. But both Yoga psychology and neuroscience suggest something quite different. They believe that the mind behaves more as a mirror rather than a window. It not only observes the reality,but it reflects, reshapes, and mostly distorts it. The ancient Yogic texts explain this phenomenon very clearly. In Yoga , the mind is called Chitta. This Chitta is not the pure awareness, but a reflective instrument. ..

Gunas: Map Of Evolution

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : A ncient Yogic philosophy views all of the nature including human mind being governed by three fundamental forces called Gunas, Tamas, Rajas , and Sattva. Although they are the philosophical principle..

Would Picasso have made Guernica today?

By Prantik Banerjee Picasso’s Guernica was displayed for public viewing even before the paint had dried. This was important for the exhibitors, the audiences, and the artist himself. The Nazi bombing had po..

She is Shakti

By DR RACHANAA DATEY Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra devatah, yatraitastu na pujyante sarvastatraphalah kriyah (Where women are honoured, there the divine rejoices; Where they are not honoured, all actions remain fruitless) T his ancient Sanskrit ve..

Woman, it’s ok!

By BIRAJ DIXIT :Swept off your feet,Or groundedGently nudged,Or houndedLeaning-in,Or left outIn a shroud of silence,Or lunging out to shoutWoman, tell yourself its okThe wings, the wounds; It’s okOwn the world“...That was never yoursR..

From Thinking To Knowing

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Yoga philosophy treats thinking as subtly different from knowing. In Yoga philosophy, thinking is the movement of the mind, while knowing arises from the stillness of awareness. Thinking involves a process where..

EMOTIONS ‘Making career is dedicated hard work’

By RITA AGGARWAL : Q. I am a 20- year old Engineering student. I want to prepare for UPSC, but I am not sure from where I should start. I'm also worried about whether I'll be able to crack the exam or not and that makes me anxious...

Being Alive, Quite Different From Being Aware

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Many believe that both being alive and being aware are the same. But Yoga and Neuroscience show that they are quite different from one another. A person is alive biologically, walking, breathing, thin..

Expressions There’s sunshine on my flowers

By Dr Tapati Dey : There’s sunshine on my flowers; The rains battered them blue In the last few days! The crimson was lost To marshy greens; How Nature had lost its sheen! The sunshine glows today After a week-long rain,..

Samadhi: Neural Harmony

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : In Yoga, Samadhi is the highest state of meditation. It is the eighth limb in the Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali. Samadhi is the state where the mind becomes still and awareness rests in itself. Tradition..

‘Sibling bonds are deep & meaningful’

■ By RITA AGGARWAL (Consulting Psychologist) : Q. I am a student of final year and I have been suffering from depression since many years. I am on medicines and feel better. But my concentration is not good and I feel very lonely and have..

Theta Flow - Silent Classroom

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Y ogic traditions treat silence not as emptiness, but a living space which enables learning at deeper levels. Modern neuroscience echoes the same view through the study of the theta waves of the brain..

Antarmauna - Science Of Silence

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : A ntarmauna is a profound Yogic practice of inner silence. It is not trying to stop thought waves, but to observe them without reacting. This simple shift transforms the network between the mind and awarene..

Spiritual Science of the Spine

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Yogic traditions of India treat the spine as not only a physical structure, but a sacred axis of consciousness. It is called Meru Danda in Sanskrit, linking the body, the mind, and awareness. Modern neuroscience..

Expressions Born to be free

By DR PRAGYA MATHUR KUMAR : When and where it left me, I cannot recall But it wasn’t walking with me anymore, After I recovered from that terrible fall. For many years I thought, I owned it And therefore held it close Till one..

Dhyana - Effortless Awareness

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Dhyana or meditation is the seventh limb in the eight fold scheme of Patanjala Yoga. Its initial state is Dharana or concentration. Dharana matures into Dhyana where awareness flows without any resist..

Expressions Be a master, not a slave

By DR SUCHITA MARATHE : We all know.. Deadlines are demonic, Always scary, villainish, Discipline is its innate tagline, With planning, action in the pipeline. We all observe.. Workaholics meet it eagerly, Idlers response is slovenl..

Humming-Silent Medicine Of Sound

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Humming is a very prominent Yogic self-regulating technique. It corresponds to the Bhramari Pranayama. Vibration is actually a linkage between inner sound awakening and neural change. During the practice of..

Abhaya Yoga: Neural Courage Circuits

A bhaya or fearlessness is extolled as the most important divine strength. In the sixteenth chapter of the Holy Geeta Lord Krishna lists fearlessness as the first and foremost divine attribute. According to the Yogic philosophy, fearlessness is born from the inner steadiness of the mind. Yoga treats fear not only as an emotion, but the contraction of consciousness, shrinking of Prana, and disturbance of mental rhythm. According to neuroscience, fear arises from the over activation of the amygdala ..

Expressions Oh! My Father

By NAVEED QUADRI : When Earth was hot, your arms were soothing, When the sun was blazing, your shadow refreshing. Your little nudges and silent care, Sometimes were seen, sometimes were there. While running down the road of life, Yo..

Yoganidra - AWayTo Neuroplasticity

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Yoganidra is one type of psychic sleep. It is a conscious descent into deep rest while awareness remains active. During Yoganidra the body sinks into deep relaxation. This ancient technique was develo..

Dealing with stress & post trauma stress

Q. My son recently got identified as an autistic child and the main issue is his behavior in school. No school wants to take him due to his behavior. He gets aggressive with class mates and even teachers. He also slapped one teacher the other day and the school authorities asked me to change the school. This is the third school we have changed and now I am worried. Please guide me...

Samatva Yoga - Pain Pleasure Baseline

Samatva or equanimity is considered the heart of Yoga. It means holding pain and pleasure with equal steadiness, without collapsing under suffering or clinging to delight. The Bhagavadgeeta defines Yoga as Samatva or a balance as the highest expression of self mastery. Modern neuroscience also echoes the same concept with remarkable clarity. The human brain is wired to constantly evaluate experiences as good or bad - rewarding or threatening. The limbic system, specifically the amygdala immediately ..

Expressions Take your heart out for dance tonight

By JOSHUA ANGLO : Stop decoding mixed signals And placing people on higher pedestals Resist your thoughts, time and emotions To hearts that are whimsical And cater complications Save your side of the story, You do not owe anyone ob..

Mahabandha: A Neuro-Yogic Perspective

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Mahabandha is a great practice of Hatha Yoga. It is a very profound Yogic gesture as it integrates the three essential Bandhas or Yogic locks namely Jalandhara Bandha, Uddiyana Bandh, and Moola Bandha..

Every word rewires your brain

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Yogic philosophy treats words as divine. According to Yoga, every word that we utter is just not a communication, but the vibration of the inner reality. Neuroscience also echoes that language patterns make..

Reaction is natural, notthe pause

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Studies have found that reaction is instinctive. It emanates from the oldest layers of the brain- reptilian and limbic. These regions of the brain are designed to protect us and ensure survival...

Can wereallyembracecyclingas a wayof life?

By DR AMIT SAMARTH : I had gone to Berlin, Germany for participating at Berlin Marathon - a World Marathon Major. European countries are known to provide the best cycling and pedestrian infrastructure across the world. Germany..

Brain is wired not to accept defeat

Life is a journey of struggle and challenges. These struggles and challenges are intermingled with defeats and victories. Pain and pleasure are the two sides of life. Defeats are crippling and victories lead us to the pedestal of joy and glory...

Yogic Principles Of Leadership

By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA : Leadership is not only defined by power and position. It is finely tuned with self control , vision, compassion , and balance. Modern studies in the field of leadership have outlined numerous guiding..

Happiness is always collective

T he true purpose of human life is to blossom in happiness, and to live with joy. But this happiness is not found in isolation. It thrives, when it is shared. Good gestures and kind words are found to have immense positive vibes. Studies have found that good relationships and connections are the foundation of happiness and health. Aristotle had remarked that humans are social animals. Ancient traditions have always emphasized community living. The famous Vedic MantraSangachhadhwam -- highlights the ..