Of Spirit and Science

Reviews the book, Spirituality and Indian psychology: Lessons from the Bhagavad-Gita by Dharm P. S. Bhawuk (see record 2011-07718-000). To better understand those whose cultural identity has been formed on the Indian subcontinent, Spirituality and Indian Psychology has potential value for psychologists and other helping professionals. Those interested in the spirituality/psychology interface will find that this book grounds its spiritual references in the Bhagavad-Gita, helping Western readers understand how profoundly Indian thought has been influenced by this and other classics of Indian spiritual literature. Potential readers attracted by this book’s title who are seeking a clear and coherent exposition of the foundational nature of Eastern spirituality for psychological understanding of Indian peoples are best advised to continue their search. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)