معرفی
Shilpa Pandit is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Ahmedabad University, Gujarat, India. Her work spans teaching, research, and social action, with a focus on Indian Psychology, consciousness studies, and contemplative traditions. She has contributed to research on Indic concepts like Rasa, Bhāva, and yoga, and published extensively on emotions, well-being, and the intersection of traditional and modern psychology. Her book Decolonizing Consciousness (2023) explores Indian philosophical frameworks for understanding consciousness. She has collaborated with organizations like UNDP and co-founded the Dream Path Foundation to support youth development. Her research integrates ayurvedic principles, yogic practices, and Bhakti traditions to address embodied cognition and valid perception.
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- Affiliations: Ahmedabad University, Dream Path Foundation.
Research interests include the interplay between consciousness, embodiment, and social transformation. Her recent work examines the 'no-mind' concept, valid cognition (Pramā), and the role of creativity in psychological well-being. She critiques Eurocentric models of psychology, advocating for indigenous knowledge systems.
