Offering an introduction to Patañjali's Yoga, this book explores its theoretical and practical aspects as a psychological system. It interprets traditional concepts and procedures through the lens of contemporary Euro-American psychological approaches, making the ancient wisdom accessible and relevant to modern readers.
This book discusses the relevance of tracing back the course of individual development noted in psychoanalysis (regression) and in Patañjali’s Yoga (prati-prasava).
The exploration delves into personal identity through the lenses of Indian philosophy and modern Euro-American psychology, highlighting the historical and cultural gaps in understanding the self. Anand Paranjpe contrasts the views of Erik H. Erikson, representing Western thought, with Advaita Vedanta from the Indian tradition. The discussion encompasses various theoretical perspectives, including univocalism, relativism, and pluralism, offering a comprehensive comparison of these distinct conceptions of identity.