Introduction In Sanatan Scriptures, Sukanya was the daughter of King Sharyati, son of Vaivasvata Manu, and later became the wife of the great sage Chyavana. The sage had spent so many years in deep meditation that his body was covered by an anthill and a bird’s nest had formed over him. One day, the young and curious Sukanya noticed two shining objects inside the nest. Unaware that they were the sage’s eyes, she playfully poked at them, causing him to lose his sight. Enraged by this act, Chyavana cursed the kingdom, but Sukanya’s father pacified him by offering his daughter’s hand in marriage. Despite Chyavana’s old age and blindness, Sukanya accepted her role as his wife and devotedly cared for him with cheerfulness and loyalty. One day, the celestial physicians of the gods, the Ashwini Kumaras—twin brothers renowned for their beauty and healing powers—saw Sukanya and were struck by her radiant charm. Believing her beauty was better suited for heaven, they asked her to abandon her hus...
Introduction Ever since time immemorial, people have tried to find meaning in life. A lot of philosophers came and went by. As time passed, psychology was discovered, and with that, the branches. Psychology is considered to be the child of philosophy and Physiology. Several concepts we know in philosophy are also used in Psychology, and there is a clear overlap between the two. One of the most important subfields of psychology is Logotherapy which finds its roots in philosophy. So stick around as we dissect the topic and help you understand everything you need to know about the subject. What is Logotherapy? Logotherapy is a popular branch of psychology that is specific to psychotherapy. It focuses exclusively on existentialism and tries to help people find meaning and purpose. The concept comes from the assumption that people have an innate need for a purpose and a sense of direction in life. Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, a survivor of the Holocaust, first developed it. He, too, believed...