Open AccessEfficacy of Rajayoga Meditation on Positive Thinking: An Index for Self-Satisfaction and Happiness in Life
Author(s) -
Mullangi Ramesh,
Brijesh Sathian,
E Sinu,
S. Kiranmai
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2013/5889.3488
Subject(s) - happiness , meditation , psychology , life satisfaction , clinical psychology , test (biology) , mindfulness , medicine , social psychology , paleontology , philosophy , theology , biology
Psychological studies have shown that brief period of mindfulness meditation significantly improves critical cognitive skills. But, there are no studies which have assessed the effects of Brahma Kumaris Rajayoga Meditation (BKRM) practice on positive thinking and happiness in life. The present study was designed to test the hypothesis is BKRM enhances positive thinking and that essential to attain higher levels of self-satisfaction and happiness in life.