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Psychological Disorders Arising from Ignorance Avidyā in the Yoga Vāsiṣṭha and Their Treatment

2026-01-04T17:52:45+00:00

The Yogavāsiṣṭha presents a profound psychological and philosophical understanding of the human mind, in which avidyā (ignorance) is regarded as the root cause of all suffering and mental disorders. According to the text, when the mind becomes clouded by false notions, ego-based attachments, and illusory thoughts, various forms of mental disturbances such as anxiety, fear, grief, restlessness, and inner conflict arise. These disorders are not seen merely as emotional disturbances, but as deep psychological afflictions originating from erroneous knowledge of reality.
For the treatment of these ailments, the Yogavāsiṣṭha offers a holistic therapeutic framework grounded in self-awareness, rational inquiry and discernment (viveka-vicāra), detachment (vairāgya), purification of the mind, and realization of one’s true Self. Through meditation, the understanding of the impermanent nature of the world, and the cultivation of equanimity, the text proposes transformative practices that destroy ignorance and establish mental balance and inner peace.
The present study analyzes the ignorance-induced mental disorders described in the Yogavāsiṣṭha, their philosophical foundations, and the therapeutic paths suggested therein, demonstrating that this ancient text remains highly relevant for contemporary psychological and spiritual approaches to healing.

The Legal Architecture of Equality: Analyzing Policy Gaps and the Quest for Comprehensive Gender Justice

2026-01-04T18:18:53+00:00

This paper critically examines the legal architecture of equality, moving beyond conventional binary understandings of gender discrimination to assess the efficacy and completeness of existing socio-legal frameworks in achieving comprehensive gender justice. While significant strides have been made through equality legislation and rights-based movements, this analysis contends that current legal and policy structures suffer from critical policy gaps rooted in an incomplete application of intersectional theory and an overreliance on models of redress that primarily address historical female disadvantage without adequately capturing the spectrum of contemporary gendered harms.
The study employs a critical socio-legal methodology to analyze policy areas such as domestic violence legislation, parental leave and childcare, military conscription laws, and educational equity initiatives. Specifically, it investigates instances where policies, designed to promote equality, inadvertently create differential burdens or neglect forms of systemic disadvantage experienced by diverse populations, including ethnic minority men, non-binary individuals, and men encountering traditional role constraints (e.g., in family court proceedings).
The findings suggest that the quest for true equality is often hindered by legal essentialism—the assumption that a single, unified experience of "gender" exists. The paper concludes by arguing for a paradigm shift toward a truly gender-inclusive policy framework that systematically maps and mitigates disadvantage for all gender identities. This requires legal reform that embraces proactive universalist principles and disaggregates gender identity from historical power imbalances, ensuring that the legal architecture serves as a genuine foundation for comprehensive gender justice rather than merely reinforcing partial and incomplete solutions.

Citizen Journalism and User-Generated Content: An Analysis

2026-01-04T18:57:34+00:00

The rapid expansion of digital technology and the internet has fundamentally transformed traditional communication structures. The most significant impact of this change is seen in the field of journalism, where the authority to produce and disseminate news is no longer limited to professional media organizations. Citizen journalism and user-generated content (UGC) have made ordinary citizens active participants in the information-creation process. Through mobile phones, social media platforms, blogs, and video-sharing sites, citizens are now playing a vital role in eyewitness reporting, expressing opinions, and documenting social issues. This paper analyzes the concept, evolution, nature, socio-political impact, opportunities, challenges, and significance of citizen journalism and UGC in the Indian context. The study also highlights that while citizen journalism empowers democratic discourse, it also raises serious concerns regarding factual accuracy, ethics, and credibility. In conclusion, this paper emphasizes that balance and cooperation between citizen journalism and professional journalism are essential for a democratic media system.