Eastern vs Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology | Block 1 Unit 3 | MPCE-046 | IGNOU MAPC

Welcome to Slice of Mind! 🧠✨ In this comprehensive classroom-style lecture, Brijesh Chaturvedi covers Block 1, Unit 3 of IGNOU MAPC (2nd Year) — "Eastern & Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology" (Subject Code: MPC-046). Whether you are preparing for IGNOU MA Psychology exams or exploring human flourishing, this video breaks down complex concepts into simple, intuitive, and practical insights. 📌 What You Will Learn in This Video: • The paradigm shift from traditional pathology to Positive Psychology (Martin Seligman, 1998) • Core distinctions between Western (WEIRD) and Indian Psychology worldviews • Role of culture in shaping happiness (High Arousal vs. Low Arousal vs. Ānanda) • Indian Philosophical Foundations: Ātman vs. Anattā, Kleśas (Avidyā, Asmitā, Rāga, Dveṣa) & Samayā • The Pañca-Kośa Model (5 Sheaths of Human Existence) • Tri-Guṇa (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) & Ayurvedic Tri-Doṣa Frameworks • Sthita-Prajñā (Steady Wisdom), Sākṣī Bhāva (Witness Consciousness) & Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam • Puruṣārtha: The 4 Goals of Human Life (Dharma, Artha, Kāma, Mokṣa) • Patañjali’s Aṣṭāṅga Yoga (8-Step Mind Path) • Buddhist Psychology & Vipassanā Meditation (Śīla, Samādhi, Prajñā & 4 Brahmavihāras) • Sustainable Happiness, Sarvodaya (Sabka Kalyan) & Tyāga-pūrvaka Bhoga ⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Course Overview 01:15 - Lecture Objectives (5 Core Goals) 02:30 - Section 3.2: Beyond the Deficit Model (Seligman's Shift) 04:15 - Section 3.3: Western vs. Indian Worldviews 06:10 - Section 3.4: Culture & Constructing Happiness 08:00 - Section 3.5: Indian Psychology Philosophical Foundations 09:45 - Section 3.5.1: The Pañca-Kośa Model (5 Sheaths) 11:30 - Section 3.5.2: Tri-Guṇa & Tri-Doṣa Frameworks 13:15 - Section 3.5.3: Sthita-Prajñā (Steady Wisdom & Virtues) 15:00 - Section 3.5.4: Puruṣārtha (4 Goals of Life) 16:45 - Section 3.6: Patañjali’s Aṣṭāṅga Yoga (8-Step Path) 18:30 - Section 3.6.2: Buddhist Psychology & Vipassanā Meditation 20:15 - Section 3.6.1: Sustainable Happiness & Sarvodaya 22:00 - Chapter Summary & Exam Revision Tips 23:30 - Outro & Connect with Slice of Mind --------------------------------------------------- 📚 Course Details: • Course: IGNOU MAPC (Masters in Psychology - 2nd Year) • Subject: Applied Positive Psychology (MPC-046) • Unit: Block 1, Unit 3 — Eastern & Western Perspectives • Presenter: Brijesh Chaturvedi (B.Tech in CSE & Masters in Psychology) 🔔 Subscribe to Slice of Mind for more IGNOU MAPC lectures, psychology concepts, and personal growth insights:    / @slice-of-mind   👍 If you found this video helpful, please LIKE, SHARE with your fellow IGNOU classmates, and SUBSCRIBE! #PositivePsychology #IGNOUMAPC #MPC046 #SliceOfMind #EasternPsychology #IndianPsychology #PancaKosha #AshtangaYoga #Vipassana #PsychologyLectures #IGNOUExams