The study focuses on the challenges and implications of digital surveillance and privacy issues a... more The study focuses on the challenges and implications of digital surveillance and privacy issues affecting women. It discusses the gender-based disparities perpetuated by surveillance from government, corporate, and interpersonal sources, leading to psychological, emotional, and physical harassment of women. The collection and misuse of data through apps used for self-care and development contribute to violations of women's social, mental, sexual, and reproductive health. The paper argues for the need for legislative enforcement and policy development by governments and online platforms to support victims, promote women's awareness of their rights, and ensure the safety of digital spaces. It emphasizes the importance of secure communication platforms and encrypted messaging apps, alongside legal and technological measures to foster inclusivity and respect for privacy as a fundamental right.
The primary focus in the paper is on analysing the concept of happiness in having a significant c... more The primary focus in the paper is on analysing the concept of happiness in having a significant connection with inter-personal relationships and with the virtues of care and compassion. In other words, according to the inference made in the paper, happiness co-exists in relating oneself with others by transcending narrow conception of self-centredness and in seeking pleasures/joys beyond parochial contexts. I have combined happiness as a concept that reflects on matters of lived experience, and as a content matter for Philosophy of a well-lived life. The critical argument, put forth in the paper, is that personal happiness gets affirmed and accentuated by living amicably with others. I have also reflected upon the notion of pleasure, as put forth in Philosophical approaches, to highlight on the significant space that amicable relationships, and compassionate conduct and empathy hold in the concept of happiness. It is duly noted that most Philosophies, explicated here, have not expli...
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The present paper is focussed upon addressing the concept of affirming a humane kind of... more Abstract The present paper is focussed upon addressing the concept of affirming a humane kind of spirituality which can be achieved with sustained emotional stability and mindfulness even during adverse circumstances like the current times of living through a pandemic. The pandemic that the world currently is besieged with has deactivated most of the human population of its designated schedule of work and duty. Hence, it becomes pertinent to problematize and contextualise the new meaning of active engagement with professional and personal spaces. This pandemic has led many to think and question the meaning and purpose of life. To most, it is like a situation full of uncertainty for the future, hopelessness in terms of losing the public-professional space, and the new ways to have an inter-personal connect via technology rather than the real connection-something which was taken for granted before the virus engulfed the world, is making everyone feel lonely and disconnected. This paper is looking at the traditional Indian wisdom as espoused in the Philosophic and Scriptural Tradition of Bhagvad-Gitā that has emphasised upon recognising the real meaning and value of being a person or a self with their insistence on comprehending the inner-life view based upon understanding the meanings of renunciation, action, self-identity and inter-connectedness. I have endeavoured to highlight that the Bhagvad- Gitā emphasizes on the possibility of being mindful and emotionally stable while being actively engaged with life issues and pragmatic concerns through this inner-life perspective. Key Words: Bhagvad-Gitā, Pandemic, Humane, Emotional-Stability, Mindfulness, spirituality, Inter- Connectedness, Social-distancing, Karma, Sthithprajña. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The focus of this paper is to contextualise and expound upon the emotional responses to the works... more The focus of this paper is to contextualise and expound upon the emotional responses to the works of art like poetry, and to the genesis of aesthetic delight thereof referred to as Rasa by Abhinavgupta. I have also endeavoured to correlate the explanation of rasa with the concept of disinterestedness, as initiated by Kant and the notion of sympathy as propagated by Hume in the western tradition. The pivotal point of the paper is that in Abhinavgupta's explication of sādhāranikarana, one could trace a semblance to the present day psycho-analysis of an aesthetic delight which is purged off any selfish interest and any ulterior motive. Rasa theory, as advocated by Abhinavgupta primarily focussed upon a thorough investigation of emotions and communication of feelings of the artist and empathising beholder(s), i.e., through the ontogenesis of aesthetic experience articulated as the rasananda. Abhinavgupta argues against 'personalising or individualising' the emotions, and has strongly advocated a commune of feelings in his theory of sādhāranikarana . This is the reason that rasa as an experience can be identified with Brahmānanda or a spiritual delight. He vehemently argued that these emotions are definitely not the emotions of an actor or a poet himself for the simple reason that he is acting like someone else or writing about a character, and not really passing his lived life through the emotions that he manifests.
The study focuses on the challenges and implications of digital surveillance and privacy issues a... more The study focuses on the challenges and implications of digital surveillance and privacy issues affecting women. It discusses the gender-based disparities perpetuated by surveillance from government, corporate, and interpersonal sources, leading to psychological, emotional, and physical harassment of women. The collection and misuse of data through apps used for self-care and development contribute to violations of women's social, mental, sexual, and reproductive health. The paper argues for the need for legislative enforcement and policy development by governments and online platforms to support victims, promote women's awareness of their rights, and ensure the safety of digital spaces. It emphasizes the importance of secure communication platforms and encrypted messaging apps, alongside legal and technological measures to foster inclusivity and respect for privacy as a fundamental right.
The primary focus in the paper is on analysing the concept of happiness in having a significant c... more The primary focus in the paper is on analysing the concept of happiness in having a significant connection with inter-personal relationships and with the virtues of care and compassion. In other words, according to the inference made in the paper, happiness co-exists in relating oneself with others by transcending narrow conception of self-centredness and in seeking pleasures/joys beyond parochial contexts. I have combined happiness as a concept that reflects on matters of lived experience, and as a content matter for Philosophy of a well-lived life. The critical argument, put forth in the paper, is that personal happiness gets affirmed and accentuated by living amicably with others. I have also reflected upon the notion of pleasure, as put forth in Philosophical approaches, to highlight on the significant space that amicable relationships, and compassionate conduct and empathy hold in the concept of happiness. It is duly noted that most Philosophies, explicated here, have not expli...
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The present paper is focussed upon addressing the concept of affirming a humane kind of... more Abstract The present paper is focussed upon addressing the concept of affirming a humane kind of spirituality which can be achieved with sustained emotional stability and mindfulness even during adverse circumstances like the current times of living through a pandemic. The pandemic that the world currently is besieged with has deactivated most of the human population of its designated schedule of work and duty. Hence, it becomes pertinent to problematize and contextualise the new meaning of active engagement with professional and personal spaces. This pandemic has led many to think and question the meaning and purpose of life. To most, it is like a situation full of uncertainty for the future, hopelessness in terms of losing the public-professional space, and the new ways to have an inter-personal connect via technology rather than the real connection-something which was taken for granted before the virus engulfed the world, is making everyone feel lonely and disconnected. This paper is looking at the traditional Indian wisdom as espoused in the Philosophic and Scriptural Tradition of Bhagvad-Gitā that has emphasised upon recognising the real meaning and value of being a person or a self with their insistence on comprehending the inner-life view based upon understanding the meanings of renunciation, action, self-identity and inter-connectedness. I have endeavoured to highlight that the Bhagvad- Gitā emphasizes on the possibility of being mindful and emotionally stable while being actively engaged with life issues and pragmatic concerns through this inner-life perspective. Key Words: Bhagvad-Gitā, Pandemic, Humane, Emotional-Stability, Mindfulness, spirituality, Inter- Connectedness, Social-distancing, Karma, Sthithprajña. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The focus of this paper is to contextualise and expound upon the emotional responses to the works... more The focus of this paper is to contextualise and expound upon the emotional responses to the works of art like poetry, and to the genesis of aesthetic delight thereof referred to as Rasa by Abhinavgupta. I have also endeavoured to correlate the explanation of rasa with the concept of disinterestedness, as initiated by Kant and the notion of sympathy as propagated by Hume in the western tradition. The pivotal point of the paper is that in Abhinavgupta's explication of sādhāranikarana, one could trace a semblance to the present day psycho-analysis of an aesthetic delight which is purged off any selfish interest and any ulterior motive. Rasa theory, as advocated by Abhinavgupta primarily focussed upon a thorough investigation of emotions and communication of feelings of the artist and empathising beholder(s), i.e., through the ontogenesis of aesthetic experience articulated as the rasananda. Abhinavgupta argues against 'personalising or individualising' the emotions, and has strongly advocated a commune of feelings in his theory of sādhāranikarana . This is the reason that rasa as an experience can be identified with Brahmānanda or a spiritual delight. He vehemently argued that these emotions are definitely not the emotions of an actor or a poet himself for the simple reason that he is acting like someone else or writing about a character, and not really passing his lived life through the emotions that he manifests.
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The present paper is focussed upon addressing the concept of affirming a humane kind of spirituality which can be achieved with sustained emotional stability and mindfulness even during adverse circumstances like the current times of living through a pandemic. The pandemic that the world currently is besieged with has deactivated most of the human population of its designated schedule of work and duty. Hence, it becomes pertinent to problematize and contextualise the new meaning of active engagement with professional and personal spaces. This pandemic has led many to think and question the meaning and purpose of life. To most, it is like a situation full of uncertainty for the future, hopelessness in terms of losing the public-professional space, and the new ways to have an inter-personal connect via technology rather than the real connection-something which was taken for granted before the virus engulfed the world, is making everyone feel lonely and disconnected. This paper is looking at the traditional Indian wisdom as espoused in the Philosophic and Scriptural Tradition of Bhagvad-Gitā that has emphasised upon recognising the real meaning and value of being a person or a self with their insistence on comprehending the inner-life view based upon understanding the meanings of renunciation, action, self-identity and inter-connectedness. I have endeavoured to highlight that the Bhagvad- Gitā emphasizes on the possibility of being mindful and emotionally stable while being actively engaged with life issues and pragmatic concerns through this inner-life perspective.
Key Words: Bhagvad-Gitā, Pandemic, Humane, Emotional-Stability, Mindfulness, spirituality, Inter- Connectedness, Social-distancing, Karma, Sthithprajña. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The present paper is focussed upon addressing the concept of affirming a humane kind of spirituality which can be achieved with sustained emotional stability and mindfulness even during adverse circumstances like the current times of living through a pandemic. The pandemic that the world currently is besieged with has deactivated most of the human population of its designated schedule of work and duty. Hence, it becomes pertinent to problematize and contextualise the new meaning of active engagement with professional and personal spaces. This pandemic has led many to think and question the meaning and purpose of life. To most, it is like a situation full of uncertainty for the future, hopelessness in terms of losing the public-professional space, and the new ways to have an inter-personal connect via technology rather than the real connection-something which was taken for granted before the virus engulfed the world, is making everyone feel lonely and disconnected. This paper is looking at the traditional Indian wisdom as espoused in the Philosophic and Scriptural Tradition of Bhagvad-Gitā that has emphasised upon recognising the real meaning and value of being a person or a self with their insistence on comprehending the inner-life view based upon understanding the meanings of renunciation, action, self-identity and inter-connectedness. I have endeavoured to highlight that the Bhagvad- Gitā emphasizes on the possibility of being mindful and emotionally stable while being actively engaged with life issues and pragmatic concerns through this inner-life perspective.
Key Words: Bhagvad-Gitā, Pandemic, Humane, Emotional-Stability, Mindfulness, spirituality, Inter- Connectedness, Social-distancing, Karma, Sthithprajña. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------