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Vivekananda's unique relationship with Buddha
No full textVivekananda was unusually inspired throughout his life by Buddha. This essay discusses several significant instances of this
Философско-психологический анализ концепции карма-йоги в работах Свами Вивеканды
Get PDFThe article is dedicated to philosophical and psychological analysis of the concept of Karma yoga at the works of Swami Vivekananda who is supposed to be one of the most outstanding representatives of the Indian spiritual thoughts. The analysis is carried out in the context of classical Indian philosophy. The paper explores the impact of Karma yoga methods on personality development. The author investigates the impact of karma on the character of the individual; he studies the possibility of applying ancient knowledge in order to create a more harmonious models of individual spiritual development in the modern world.In Russian literature, Swami Vivekananda is generally regarded as a philosopher and thinker. The article considers his ideas in the context of the so-called «ancient Indian pedagogics». Ancient Indian one, because the concept of «karma yoga» does not belong to Vivekananda, but is, according to one of the Russian scientists, the cultural heritage of the «creative genius of the Indian people». Vivekananda, being one of the most famous spiritual leaders of India, gave this ancient concept a new, modern sound, relevant to our days. Questions related to the education of the individual, able to make the right spiritual and moral choices, personality, the ability to sacrifice, etc., in a broad sense, can be attributed to the field of pedagogy, understood as an indissoluble unity of education and upbringing.Статья посвящена философско-психологическому анализу концепции карма-йоги в творчестве одного из выдающихся представителей индийского духовного учения – Свами Вивекананды – в контексте классической индийской философии; изучению влияния методик карма-йоги на жизнь человека, на становление личности; исследованию кармической взаимосвязи, что обозначает определенную деятельность, направленную на индивида; изучению возможности применения древних знаний для создания гармоничной модели индивидуального духовного развития в современном мире. В отечественной литературе Свами Вивекананда, как правило, рассматривается как философ, мыслитель. В статье предлагается несколько иной ракурс анализа его идей в контексте того, что можно условно назвать «древнеиндийской педагогикой». Древнеиндийской, поскольку сама концепция карма-йоги не принадлежит Вивекананде, но является, по словам одного из российских ученых, культурным наследием «творческого гения индийского народа». Вивекананда, будучи одним из самых известных духовных лидеров Индии, придал этой древней концепции новое, современное звучание, актуальное и для наших дней. Вопросы, связанные с воспитанием личности, делающей правильный духовно-нравственный выбор, личности, отличающейся способностью к самопожертвованию и т. д., в широком смысле можно отнести к сфере педагогики, понимаемой как неразрывное единство образования и воспитания
Presynaptic action potential modulation in a neurological channelopathy
Get PDFChannelopathies are disorders caused by inherited mutations of specific ion channels. Neurological channelopathies in particular offer a window into fundamental physiological functions such as action potential modulation, synaptic function and neurotransmitter release. One such channelopathy Episodic Ataxia type 1 (EA1), is caused by a mutation to the gene that encodes for the potassium channel subunit Kv1.1. This channel is predominantly found in presynaptic terminals and EA1 mutations have previously been shown to result in increased neuronal excitability and neurotransmitter release. A possible reason is that presynaptic action potential waveforms are affected in EA1. Thus far, direct electrophysiological recording of presynaptic terminals has been limited to large specialised synapses e.g. mossy fibre boutons, or axonal blebs, unnatural endings of transected axons. This is not representative of the vast majority of small synapses found in the forebrain. Using a novel technique termed Hopping Probe Ion Conductance Microscopy (HPICM) I have been able to directly record action potentials from micrometer sized boutons in hippocampal neuronal culture. I have shown that in a knockout model of Kv1.1 and in a knockin model of the V408A EA1 mutation, presynaptic action potentials are broader than in wild type; however action potentials are unaffected in the cell body. Finally in some central synapses neurotransmitter release has been shown to depend on not only action potentials received in the presynaptic terminal, but also on slow subthreshold membrane potential fluctuations from the soma, termed analogue digital signalling. Kv1 channels have been implicated in partly mediating this form of signalling. I have shown via dual recordings from the soma and small presynaptic boutons, that analogue-digital signalling occurs in wild type and knockout of Kv1.1, but is abolished in the V408A EA1 mutation. This implies that analogue-digital signalling may not depend on Kv1.1 in particular, rather a change in the stoichiometry of the Kv1 channel
Zero : a landmark discovery, the dreadful void, and the ultimate mind /
No full textOnline resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed November 24, 2015)Includes bibliographical references and index.Front Cover; Zero: A Landmark Discovery, the Dreadful Void, and the Ultimate Mind; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Matter versus nonmatter; 1.2 Zero in universal nothingness; 1.3 Birth and five properties of zero; 1.4 Zero is the very life of all sciences and engineering; 1.5 Nomenclature, symbols, and terms concerning zero and place-value system; 1.5.1 Shunyata; 1.5.2 Sthanakramad; 1.6 Special terms concerning zero/infinity; 1.6.1 Zero for blast; 1.6.2 Ground zero; 1.6.3 Zero hour; 1.7 Digital display A 7-segment display; 1.8 Division by exact zero and nonexact zero.1.8.1 z/0 = 0 for any z?2 Zero a landmark discovery, the dreadful void, and the ultimate mind: Why; 2.1 A landmark discovery; 2.2 The dreadful void!; 2.2.1 True incident in the life of Swami Vivekananda in 1881; 2.3 The ultimate mind; 2.3.1 Nirvikalpa Samadhi and Bose-Einstein condensate; 2.3.2 Swami Vivekananda in the making; 2.3.3 Swami Vivekananda attaining NS; 2.3.4 Meerut incident; 2.3.5 State of NS and that of zero kinetic energy: equivalence; 2.3.6 Deep sleep; 2.3.7 Experience: natural versus artificial; 2.3.8 Experiencing and not just knowing.2.3.9 Who is faster: man (living computer) or computer in reality?2.3.10 Neuronal system: natural versus artificial; 2.3.11 God is omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient while computer will never be; 2.3.12 Chaos-does it really exist in nature?; 2.3.13 How do we know 0 K which is not reachable?; 2.3.14 Experience is the proof; 2.3.15 Mind is the reservoir of endless knowledge; 2.3.16 Numerical zero versus mathematical zero; 2.3.17 Consciousness: natural versus machine; 2.3.18 Measuring manifestation of consciousness; 3 History of zero including its representation and role.3.1 7000-2000 BC: innovation of decimal number system that is universally used today3.1.1 Prelude; 3.1.2 Aryabhatta: use of decimals, zero, and place value system; 3.1.3 The Maya numbers and Long Count; 3.2 2000 BC-1000 AD: zero reached its full development along with representation and arithmetic operations; 3.2.1 Representation of nothingness-an important need toward progress; 3.2.2 Zero as a number used by Indians; 3.2.2.1 Bhaskara II's Siddhanta Siromani: used zero of today; 3.2.2.2 Sarvanandi's Lokavibhaga: reference to zero in Jain work.3.2.2.3 Sridhara's Patiganita, Ganitasara, and Ganitapanchavimashi: algorithms for arithmetic operations3.2.2.4 Jinabhadra Gani's Brihatkshetrasamasa: expression for a 12-digit number; 3.2.2.5 Haridatta's Grahacharanibandhana: alphabatical positional number system; 3.2.2.6 Shankaracharya's Sharirakamimamsabhashya: reference of place-value system; 3.2.2.7 Lalla's Shishyadhividdhidatantra: usage of place-value system; 3.2.2.8 Shankaranarayana's Laghubhāskarīyavivaran.a: Place-value system of Sanskrit numerical symbols.Elsevie
Noble Ideas of Swami Vivekananda on Education and in globle Intentions of Lord Macaulay: a Critical Review on School Education in India
Get PDFEducation without character, politics without principles, commerce without morality, Science without humanity, religion without love, culture without unity, administration without justice, knowledge without applications, patriotism without sacrifice are not only useless but positively dangerous so says Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Today’s education in our country has produced more educated person without having in-depth idea of education & mechanised humans without having traits of humanity. It appears that our country is passing through a phase of serious apolitical crisis called value crisis. Everywhere there is a shadow of missing spirit of life as if the true aim of human being is to make wealth effortlessly, swiftly without any hurdle and enjoy a comfortable living standard without adhering to the very basic philosophy of life. Bharat so called India is loosing its cultural supremacy and spiritual diversity in global arena. The paper explores the philosophy of education that was given by Swami Vivekananda. Also it highlights growth and development of school education system of India since Independence and visible loop holes in education system like excessive reliance on recall & memorization process in school education prescribed by British Education system. Further the author advocates vociferously for Revitalizing Teacher Education System , Infusion of Spiritual Element in Curriculum & greater Emphasis on Value Education ,Promotion of Indian Culture , Strong Community Participation in education & integration of Element of Service in Curriculum etc. Deep earnestness, sincerity by stakeholders of education for one of our vital national problem in a new light is the need of the day
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Swami Vivekananda's legacy of service: a study of the Ramakrishna math and mission
No full textWas the concept of ‘social service’ rooted in Hindu traditions or did it originate from India’s encounter with the West? Did the Ramakrishna Math and Mission’s commitment to seva, later known as sadhana of service, owe more to Vivekananda than to Ramakrishna himself? This book offers a distinctive analysis of the Ramakrishna movement’s legacy of service by focusing on the continuities and discontinuities in the movement. It argues that the movement’s commitment to seva was shaped by complex and varied influences. The author examines the impact of individuals such as Vivekananda and other followers of Ramakrishna, and the interaction between Indian and western ideals. He also investigates the dramatic changes taking place in the delivery of organized philanthropy in societies disrupted by industrialization and colonization during the nineteenth century. Gwilym Beckerlegge emphasizes the ways in which social, economic, and political factors beyond the movement’s direct control, conspired to make ever-increasing demands on the Ramakrishna Math and Mission
Notebooks Web Application
Get PDFIn our day-to-day activities we often need to make quick short notes related to our work, study, or other activities. Later, those notes should be easy to access, modify, delete, share with others, or create PDF documents as and when required. It is ideal if the note content is rich text format such as HTML, as it provides many text formatting options and provide better view and readability. The Notes are better organized if they are grouped into notebooks where each notebook consists of related topic note pages and multiple users can create such notebooks and share with other users in the application as needed. Only the author of the notebook can edit the page contents and share with selected users. Each user should be able to see a listing of notebooks shared to them and a listing of their own authored notebooks separately. If all the pages in a finished notebook can be grouped together and printed to a PDF, it can then be shared over email or other medium outside of the application too. The above use cases provide the motivation for my project to develop a “Notebooks Web Application” with all the mentioned features
Translation and validation of the insomnia severity index in hindi language
No full textAims and Objectives: Translation of the Insomnia Severity Index from English to Hindi and Validation of the Hindi version. Materials and Methods: The translation process of the Insomnia Severity Index was initiated after obtaining due permission from the author of the original version of the same. Translation was carried out by using standard translation procedures, such as combined translation, decentering, and pretest method. The final version of the Insomnia Severity Index in Hindi was finally validated. A randomly selected sample size of 65 subjects was enrolled for the purpose of validation and testing the reliability of Hindi version of the Insomnia Severity Index. Insomnia was present in 45 subjects and they constituted the insomnia group. The rest 20 subjects did not have insomnia and were included in the control group. The Hindi version of the Insomnia Severity Index was applied to both the groups. Results: The total sample constituted of 50.8% males and 49.2% females. The mean age in the control group was 30.8±8.3 years and that in the insomnia group was 40.3±4 years (t=3.04; P=0.001). The translated version of the Insomnia Severity Index showed a reliability of 0.91 (Cronbach′s α=0.91). This was not just simple translation, but many of the words were changed to adapt it for the local population. Conclusion: The Hindi version of the Insomnia Severity Index is a valid and reliable tool that can be administered for the assessment of severity of insomnia
New Representations for via Reciprocity Theorems
No full textTwo new representations for Ramanujan’s function σ(q) are obtained. The proof of the first one uses the three-variable reciprocity theorem due to Soon-Yi Kang and a transformation due to R.P. Agarwal while that of the second uses the four-variable reciprocity theorem due to George Andrews and a generalization of a recent transformation of Andrews, Schultz, Yee, and the second author. The advantage of these representations is that they involve free complex parameters—one in the first representation, and two in the second. In the course of obtaining these results, we arrive at one- and two-variable generalizations of σ(q)
A critical review of Vivekanada's educational thoughts for women education based on Neutrosophic logic
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This paper presents a critical review of Vivekananda’s educational thoughts for women education based on neutrosophic logic. Neutrosophic logic originated from neutrosophy, a new branch of philosophy. Neutrosophy studies the origin, nature and scope of neutralities as well as their interactions with different ideational spectra. Neutrosophic logic is the generalization of fuzzy logic and intuitionistic fuzzy logic. According to Neutrosophic logic, a proposition is t% true, f% false and i% indeterminate, where t, f, i are real values from the ranges T, F, I, with no restriction on T, F, I, or the sum n = t + f+ i. Neutrosophic logic is a multiple valued logic that is capable of dealing with inconsistencies and paradoxes. Although Swami Vivekananda did not author a book on education, he reflected valuable thoughts on the subject that are very relevant and viable in the present educational system. Vivekananda clearly depicted the differences between women of India and USA depending on the difference of education. According to his views, women must be put in a position to solve their own problem in their own way. He believed that Indian women are capable of solving their own problems. He suggested that the Indian women must grow and develop in the footprints of Sita so that they would take up the vow of life-long virginity. He opined that Brahmacharinis set up centres for female education. Although he argued strongly for female education, some contradictions and paradoxes are found. These contradictions are critically discussed based on Neutrosophic logic
