The Psychology Of Love Wisdom Of Indian Mythology

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Taking the reader through the entire journey of love with its tumultuous ups and downs, Rashna Imhasly-Gandhi, a practising psychologist, helps us understand our psyche, examine our expectations - conscious and subconscious, and then reveals what actual loving is all about. Using the Radha-Krishna, Shiva Shakti myths, she paves a practical path towards solving marital crises, activating inner healing and sustaining love.

About the Author:

Rashna Imhasly Gandhi is a Delhi based practising psychologist. Her specialty lies in family and partner therapy. Born in Mumbai, one of her early formative influences was Swami Muktananda. She studied in India, USA and Switzerland. Married to a Swiss, they have one daughter. After living in Europe for seventeen years, she moved to New Delhi in 1984, where she began a counselling practice. She is actively involved in environmental and ecological issues, as well as peace and reconciliation projects. She continues to lecture and lead workshops and training courses in Switzerland, Germany, Holland and Mexico.

Contents:

Foreword 
Preface
Acknowledgement

PART I: IN LOVE, LOVE, LOVING
Chapter 1
      The Perils of Falling in Love
Chapter 2
      The Ego, the Unconscious and the Self
Chapter 3
      The Stereotypical Marriage
Chapter 4
      Personality, Projection: Pre-conceived Images
Chapter 5
      Crises: Opportunities for Change

PART II: INTEGRATING MYTH WITH REALITY
Chapter 6
      Breaking the Shackles of Maya
Chapter 7
      Indian Myths: The Guiding Light
Chapter 8
      The Myth of Radha and Krishna
Chapter 9
      Myth and Reality

PART III: TRANSFORMATION: GROWTH AND CHANGE WITHIN MARRIAGE
Chapter 10
      Shiva and Shakti: Paradigm of Individuation
Chapter 11
      Alluring Shiva
Chapter 12
      The Marriage of Shiva and Sati
Chapter 13
      Symbolism of Sati's Sacrifice
Chapter 14
      The Return of Shakti
Chapter 15
      Shiva and Parvati-The Final Union
Chapter 16
      Merging with the Soul

Glossary
Notes
Bibliography