| Titel: | The Concept of 'Rasa' in Indian Psychology: A Preliminary Qualitative Study |
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| Autor: | Pandit, Shilpa Ashok |
| Mediengruppe: | journal article |
| Herausgeber: | --- |
| Zeitschrift: | Journal of Psychosocial Research |
| Jahr: | 2011 |
| Band: | 6 |
| Heft: | 1 |
| Seiten: | 139-148 |
| Sprache: | English |
| Abstract: | The concept of "Rasa" is of primary importance in the study of emotions and consequentially "emotional transformation" within Indian Psychology. The objective of this study was to understand the concept of Rasa not only through textual sources but also through the lived experience of the masters of various traditions in Indian Psychology. Additionally, Rasa as a concept was compared and contrasted with the theories of Emotion in Mainstream Psychology. It was noted that, even as the study of emotions is a much researched topic in mainstream Psychology, Few are rooted in the theory of self and well-being. Rasa and the theory of Well-being in Indian Psychology therefore, is an important area that urges scientific enquiry. In the second phase, three practitioners, considered as gurus of Indian dance and music, two practitioners of yoga, considered as gurus were interviewed after setting the questions checklist and the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The converging and diverging themes that emerge are described. The implications are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract) |