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Psyche means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga: Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Manas Roga (Mental Disorders)The Psyche is denoted by the Sanskrit term Mānasa and in Ayurveda is defined as (1) “a substance which is responsible for the presence or absence of the knowledge” or (2) “a substance which establishes the contact between the soul and body and which regulates the functions of the Indriyas (senses)”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Full-text (+3): Manastattva, Manodvega, Caityapurusha, Manodvaig, Ceta, Manasika, Manas, Mansik, Ajagritaprajne, Madhyamasatva, Leshya, Balavriddhikarabhava, Manasa, Aham, Acetana, Parthividharana, Guha, Samskara, Mantravigraha, Siddha.
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Search found 53 books and stories containing Psyche; (plurals include: Psyches). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Dream interpretation: Ayurveda vs. modern psychology perspectives. < [2022: Volume 11, December special issue 17]
Conceptual study of distribution of poshaka dhatus in body < [2020: Volume 9, May issue 5]
Concept of manasa prakriti described in sushruta samhita < [2014: Volume 3, May issue 3]
Keats’ Diction in the “Ode to Psyche” < [April – June, 1988]
Unfolding Psychic Compassion < [April – June, 2008]
Cultivating Plus Quality < [April – June, 1987]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 4.1e - Yogabīja (Seeds of Yoga) < [Chapter 4 - The Eight Yogadṛṣṭis and the nature of a Liberated Soul]
Chapter 4.7a - The Seventh: Prabhādṛṣṭi (prabhā-dṛṣṭi)—Introduction < [Chapter 4 - The Eight Yogadṛṣṭis and the nature of a Liberated Soul]
Chapter 4.4b - Utthāna (interruption) < [Chapter 4 - The Eight Yogadṛṣṭis and the nature of a Liberated Soul]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter LXXVII - Deliberation of karkati < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter LXXXIV - Development of the germ of the mind < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter LXIV - The germinating seed < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Transmigration and Incarnation in Tibetan Buddhism and Bon Religion < [Volume 36 (1974)]
Celestial Beliefs in Ancient Egyptian Religion: Sun and Afterlife < [Volume 25 (1960)]
Strīkāmā vai gandharvāḥ. Spirit-possession, women, and initiation in Vedic India < [Volume 76 (2015)]
Psychological aspects of the sri chakra < [Volume 13 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1994]
Concept of deha prakriti vis-à-vis human constitution in ayurveda < [Volume 13 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1994]
AYURVEDA AND MODERN MEDICE: (A critical study) < [Volume 8 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1989]