Hypnotherapy and the Bhagavad Gita

Shaunak A. Ajinkya; Deepali S. Ajinkya; Gurvinder Kalra

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| Published: June 25, 2015

Hypnotherapy and the Bhagavad Gita

Shaunak A. Ajinkya

MD, DPM, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, MGM Medical College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Deepali S. Ajinkya

MBBS, DPH, Director, MYM Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, Mumbai, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Gurvinder Kalra

MD, DPM, Staff Psychiatrist, Flynn Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, La Trobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Services (LRH-MHS) Traralgon, Victoria 3844, Australia Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.066/20150203

DOI: 10.25215/0203.066

ABSTRACT

Indian history is one of the most ancient in the world; replete with many wars, teachings and religious beginnings. Hinduism is one of India‟s most prominent religions with the Bhagavad Gita being one of its most significant scriptures. Many authors have postulated that different psychotherapeutic methods have been used and described in Bhagavad Gita. In this article, we have explored regarding descriptions of the possible use of hypnotherapy in this holy text.

Keywords

Hypnotherapy, Hypnosis, Psychotherapy, Bhagavad Gita, Hinduism

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How to cite this article: S Ajinkya, D Ajimkya, G Kalra. (2015). Hypnotherapy and the Bhagavad Gita. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2 (3), DOI: 10.25215/0203.066,DIP:18.01.066/20150203