International Journal of Hinduism & Philosophy

Generally, in the West, religion and philosophy have taken differing paths; however, in India, various scholars of one particular philosophy, Nyāya, developed, over time, a bridge between a materialist, pragmatic model of philosophy and argumentation and Vedic religion, creating a blended scientific and theistic view of reality. Significant Naiyayika scholars offered arguments for the existence of God from within those contexts. In the West, science and religion are often at odds. This paper discusses the possibilities for a bridge between logic and religion implicit in Nyaya’s history, emphasizing and describing how each are, and can be, enriched by the other.

Karma yoga is both simple and complex at the same time and as such requires a measured and reflective response. This paper in exploring the origins and fundamentals of karma yoga has sought to present interpretations in a clear and sattvic manner, synthesising key elements into seven life constructs. Karma yoga is revealed to have an eternal relevance, one that benefits from intimate knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita. By drawing on respected texts and commentaries it has striven to elucidate certain sacred teachings and give them meaning so that they become a guide for daily living.

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of the concept of Karma yoga and its place in the Bhagavad Gita and how this philosophical thought can influence people’s conduct and mindset. The study focuses on identifying the various dimensions of karma yoga, with special reference to Niskarma yoga and the life constructs drawn from it.

Design/methodology
The study has employed a qualitative research methodology. To achieve the study objectives, and identify the various constructs of the Niskama Karma yoga, the study used content analysis of three main texts authored by Swami Vivekananda, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Swami Chinmayananda as a source of reference and extensive literature review on various scholarly journal articles and relevant books that discussed extensively the concept of Karma Yoga, Niskarma Yoga and relevant key areas of the study.

Originality
The study identified seven distinctive, but interrelated dimensions of karma yoga termed as the heptagon of life constructs for the first time and these dimensions provide a practical template by which life can be lived.

Study Implications
The findings of this study would help an individual throughout their life journey whether it is in work environment, be it in social or personal life to enhance happiness, peace and satisfaction. The seven life constructs presented in this paper crystallise the relevance of karma yoga and by so doing present a challenge to every individual who seeks to aspire to live and fulfil them daily
 

Cafe Coffee Day founder VG Siddhartha, the coffee tycoon, from India committed suicide, as he had a massive debt pile of over, USD 1540 million, in August,2019.  Indian Corporate have forgotten the principles of financial prudence, of not being too aggressive and entering a debt trap; This is manifestation of overlooking the timeless principles of financial caution, which is in harmony with ecology, economy and all stakeholders. Indian trade, commerce is plagued with greed, market culture, an individualistic perspective of life and human relations and is blindly imitating the west.  The purpose of the study is to explore and document management models by revisiting, Ancient Indian text. AICTE Model Curriculum for Management Programme (2018), has reiterated articulating a coherent ideology of Bharatiya business and BharatiyaVyasthapan Shastra (Indian Management Science).  The research methodology used is secondary research of Manu Smriti text. The study documents and makes a case for sensitizing management students to Bharatiya Vyavasthapan Shastra for wealth accumulation, trade and commerce from Manu Smriti.

This paper is an attempt to focus on some illustrious teachings of Hinduism that flow in the minds of the Hindus through generations and enlighten them to find fruitful meaning of life. Slokas of religious strictures, books and historical evidences are used to illustrate the messages. Real life examples are also given. In modern times, when the human society is segmented into conflicting religious groups, castes, creeds and sects that adversely affect the prosperity of mankind, when many countries are suffering from terrorism and extremism, the divine teachings of Hinduism widely practiced by majority Indians in daily life uphold the vision of one world-where every human being is celebrated, every beliefs and thoughts are accepted and considered to be true. These teachings enable the problem-stricken world to find peace and tranquillity amongst the civilised people.

This study is conducted to illustrate the relationship between knowledge and serving humanity. The Bhagavad Gita as a whole is Song of the Spirit of truth-realization between man and the Creator. Research, dialogue, discussion and advanced acceptability of its practice are improving our lives. Human knowledge and desirability of human society need more research on the Gita globally.
             The writer was brought up in a family and association where texts of the Bhagavad Gita are used in regular worship and discussion on the Vedic philosophy. In this paper it may be hoped, readers will have an opportunity of getting in touch with the spirit of the songs as revealed in our sacred texts specially for knowledge and manifestation of humanity in our life. Many great expressions of man have to be judged not by the words but by the spirit - the spirit which evolves itself with the life in history. The writer has keenly observed, the universally comprehensive and everlasting message of the Bhagavad Gita that has inspired many in the world and created profound relations between ancient Hindu philosophy and the development of science.  Specifically, writer has quoted T.S. Elliot’s reference of the Gita in his poetry; as well as scientific inventor Nikola Tesla’s interaction with the verses of the Vedas and the influence of the Gita on the father of atom bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer during his research and their practical applications.
 

This reflective paper aims to explore the potential of the human body and brain ability to synchronise with the Earth’s electromagnetic resonance and Schumann resonance (also known as celestial tower). The paper examines the reasons as to, why I started to feel the flow of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) in the arachnoid space in the brain and subsequently the hormone secretion from the pituitary gland and how this activity then rejuvenated my whole body and brain. 
The paper highlight the information from 8 different traditions (Indian Haṭha Yoga, neo-Advaita Vedānta, the Integral Yoga of Śri Aurobindo, Theravāda Buddhism, Vajrayāna Buddhism, the Christian mysticism of St. Teresa of Ávila, the Zohar in Jewish Mysticism) that refers to a liquid-like, nectar-like, oil-like, or water-like fluid experienced by different people in these traditions. The paper further explores the literature from the ancient Indian texts that demonstrate the evidence of CSF (known as Amrita or Nectar) awareness, its characteristics and the different way of accessing, 1400 years before it was discovered and named CSF in Europe during the 16th CE. 
Several Indian spiritual texts dating back from 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 14th CE also demonstrate the awareness of interconnectedness of human body, planet earth and space. In addition, this paper analyses the Kundalini science that is described in the 7th CE text with regards to achieving holistic health by synchronising the human body with nature i.e. earth and space, and the paper attempts to provide a scientific explanation for it. 
This paper is aimed at anyone who is interested in having good health and life but will be of special interest to academic colleagues who are teaching subjects related to neuroscience, nursing or any other disciplines that are related to health science or deal with health related topics in universities and colleges, university hospitals or elsewhere.
 

The paper examines the changes in an individual’s decision in contrast with the environment. An individual is known as Purusha and the environment as Prakruti. The paper explores the tattva theory of Samkhyakarika, a text of Samkhya of Hindu philosophy. It sheds light on the combination of tattva classification of an individual’s character. “What-why-how?” is the question that arises while analyzing the past decision. An individual’s state of mind leads to particular decision making. The paper states three-fold analysis to observe the influence of the environment on an individual’s state of mind for a decision made.