Millenarianism and Yoga: A Spiritual Approach to Mental Health

This article is based on a study with 1,914 participants in select cities across nine countries of the Raja Yoga spiritual program of the Brahmakumaris. It examines how their millenarian stance, which combines meditation and a belief among the participants of having averted the apocalypse and embark...

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Main Author: Pandya, Samta P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2017]
In: Journal of spirituality in mental health
Year: 2017, Volume: 19, Issue: 2, Pages: 151-168
IxTheo Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Spiritual programs
B Brahmakumaris
B Mental Health
B Raja Yoga
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Summary:This article is based on a study with 1,914 participants in select cities across nine countries of the Raja Yoga spiritual program of the Brahmakumaris. It examines how their millenarian stance, which combines meditation and a belief among the participants of having averted the apocalypse and embarked the Noah's Ark, promotes mental health and well-being. Results showed that participants who engaged with the program tenets through self-study and practice scored higher on the well-being and happiness scales and felt that they had averted the apocalypse. The study builds a case for nonconventional spiritual tenets in promoting mental health and well-being.
Item Description:19.2017, 1-4 ist in einem zusammengebundenen Band erschienen
ISSN:1934-9645
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of spirituality in mental health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2016.1222601