Mental Illness and Hindu Solutions: Mental Health Through the Lens of Hindu Philosophy

Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world that still persists with vitality. It is true that many superstitions and unscientific thoughts are observed in various practices and rituals of Hinduism. However, a deeper study with a scientific mindset reveals that most of the Hindu rituals have some scientific reasoning behind them.

In fact due to misinterpretation and distorted usage, Hindu religious rituals are initially perceived as superstitions.

Deeper research has shown that most of the Hindu religious rituals have a health related reason behind their creation. The great sages who founded Hinduism, through deep research have created these religious practices for the welfare of mankind.

The great Hindu sages had realised thousands of years ago that a healthy body and a healthy mind are the true wealth of every individual, which is essential for living on this earth with good health and peace.

After conducting research for thousands of years on how to live happily and peacefully in this world, free from diseases and problems, they identified this knowledge and culture as Hinduism or Sanatan Dharma.

Hindu sages and scholars had conducted advanced research thousands of years ago regarding the causes of mental illnesses and their treatments. It is now imperative to share the knowledge they gained with the whole world.