This book explores the positive psychological aspects of religion and spirituality in the Indian context. It discusses the concepts and practices of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Jainism, and Sikhism and their impact on overall well-being. As the global enthusiasm for Indian spirituality grows, this book brings together scholars to share their perspectives and reflections on various religious aspects. The chapters offer readers a psychological "capsule" of mental health, well-being, compassion, kindness, character strength, mind-body relationship, and mindfulness, providing practical strategies for a better quality of life. Furthermore, this book offers insights into the different perspectives of happiness and well-being measured across diverse demographics. It also provides a qualitative conceptualization of happiness among older people, reflections on positive aging, and highlights the facilitators and inhibitors of happiness. With its comprehensive coverage and multidisciplinary approach, this book serves as a valuable reference for postgraduate and doctoral students of Psychology, as well as a treasure trove in the libraries for researchers and faculties associated with spiritual psychology, positive psychology, religious studies, comparative literature, mental health professionals, academicians, and anyone interested in allied health fields.

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India has long been known for its rich and varied culture, venerable history, spirituality, and steadfast commitment to democracy. In this succinct and insightful guidebook, Manish Chary presents illuminating insight into a country with one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Once dismissed as a slumbering elephant for its slow economic growth, India has emerged as the darling of the West. Chary packs his all-in-one reference manual with facts, figures, and a practical introduction to India's culture, ancient and contemporary history, economy, foreign relations, and the challenges facing the Asian and Indian community. He provides an in-depth look into the fascinating aspects of Indian life including its Unique caste system, food habits, and marriage system Transition from a government-controlled economy to a market-focused economy Emergence as an information technology superpower Foreign relations with the United States, China, Russian, and Pakistan India: Nation on the Move helps build on the excitement that this country, once described by Mark Twain as the cradle of the human race, has the potential to become an increasing force in world affairs and a major driver of global economic growth in the twenty-first century.

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WebGuruCool is an informal forum of my former and present research students, for online academic activities. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, we meet online for academic presentations. WebGuruCool has its own Quarterly E-Newsletter, Historia., and also brings out occasional A Pamphlet of Mythology. It organizes Prof D R Bhandarkar Memorial Online Lecture Series, in which scholars of repute are invited to deliver their lectures. I am here placing before you. my own work, Vedic Culture, as WebGuruCool Indological Studies, No. 1. In this booklet, I have dealt with such aspects of vedic culture, as Vedic Corpus, The Geographical Horizon, Social Life, Economic Life, Religion and Philosophy, and Vedic Polity, and the issue of the Original Home of the Aryans. The work is meant for general readers. Hence, I have not burdened him with references in the form of endnotes or footnotes, and diacritical marks. In case he wishes to know the culture in greater detail, a Select Bibliography as the end shall act as a pointer to him. I am grateful to all my students, for the enthusiasm they have shown for the various activities of WebGuruCool. Prof K K Thaplyal is, as always, a source of inspiration. Thanks also to my family for suffering me, though not always in silence. Prashant Srivastava, Professor of Ancient India History and Archaeology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. 10.02.2022.