Jaipur, 8th August, 2011. The International conference on “POSITIVISM: PATH TO SUCCESS,
SATISFACTION & BLISS” concluded with the valedictory address by Chief Guest Prof. Dr.
J.P. Singh, Member Secretary, Rehabilitation Council of India who advised students to stop
being critical and try to be happy. Sharing his experiences with the august gathering, he said that
consciousness level of every person with disability need to raised which is a very challenging
task. In our sub conscious mind we have negative attitude towards people with disabilities,
whereas there is a need to look within ourselves with compassion towards these persons. He
advised students to bring attitudinal changes in society through positivity so that every citizen of
the country can be a happy citizen.
Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Group attributed the success of conference
to the participation of over 300 eminent psychologists who came from all over the globe to
promote Positivism. He said that success in life is so easy but satisfaction, pleasure, bliss and
happiness in very rare combination which one must achieve. He advised students that through
positivism, right attitude and behavior, any one can face all adverse situations of life. Share and
care is the mantra of changing one’s life, opined Dr. Chauhan.
Thanking the participants for contributing their valuable views on the issue of Positivism, Mr.
Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan commented that Positivism will
become a revolution in the country now and through this conference, a road map will be laid to
see how to catalyze this movement and take it to the common man, which will benefit millions of
people around the Globe.
Prof. Dr. Raj Singh, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan spoke on the need
to document the Wisdom that is scattered all over the country and make the World look at
Positivism which, till now has been ignored. He advised the students to make the maximum use
of the knowledge shared by the experts and implement happiness and well being in day to day
The concluding day of the conference started with the Plenary session on “Positivism,
Community Wellbeing and Peace” chaired by Prof. Uday Jain, Former Vice Chancellor,
Rewa University. During the session Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao, Chairman, Indian Council
of Philosophical Research, New Delhi spoke on the topic “Yoga-Advaita Psychology: An
Inclusive psychology for the future in which he laid stressed on the imbalance that exist
between external material and internal spirituality. He called upon the need to create a new
paradigm in Psychology which can bridge the gap between external material and internal
spirituality. Prof. Rao echoed that “We in India have a very rich tradition which is not to be
forgotten. We need to awake ourselves which will help in bridging the imbalance in western
countries. Indian psychology can be Pan-Human - which means that Indian psychology
should be followed around the globe by way of spirituality. Citing the example of India which is
more tolerant towards people wherein an immigrant, a woman and Christian is a most powerful
woman of India whereas the state of our own women is not so progressive. Such disparity would
however will not be tolerated in foreign countries. Citing the example of Gandhiji, Prof. Rao said
that the satyagrah offered at the right time, right place can not fail. Prof. Rao said that desire to
have more and more wealth is an unending cycle where mind gets trapped and there is a need to
control mind to achieve happiness. Affluence has increased and there is decline in morality, this
gap can only be filled with spirituality.
Prof. Sharda Nadram, University of Applied Sciences HAN, Netherlands made a
presentation on “Regulatory focus and mindfulness in enterprising behaviour: Drivers of
Positivism”. Her paper explored mindfulness and its multi dimensional benefits for individuals
in general and more specific enterprising behavior. She argued that enterprise is the broader
concept that entrepreneurship.
175 research papers were presented during the three day conference.
Presenting her paper on “Impact of yoga on emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence
and psychological well being in male and female yoga practitioners”, Prof. Safia Akhtar,
University of Rajasthan said that Yoga is a holistic approach which aims to make a dramatic
difference in the quality of our lives. Her study concluded that spiritual intelligence is more in
females than males through Yoga and more Yoga practice would mean more psychological well
being.
Another paper presented by Prof. Anjana Purohit, Arts & Commerce Girls College, Raipur
on “Impact of spiritual practices on Happiness in middle Agers” stated that at every stage
of life, happiness is influenced by a number of factors. Success in a chosen vocation, which
brings with it prestige, financial rewards and improved social status for a family, goes a long way
toward making middle age a satisfying period of life for men. Satisfaction in middle age women
depends mainly on the success with which they are able to adjust to the changes which contribute
to their role in home making.
A study was conducted by Prof. Jitendra Mohan, Panjab University on the topic “Aggression,
passion and sports motivation among school children” on a sample size of 60 students in a
age group of 11-14 years and 30 students in the age group of 15-18 years which suggested that
there was more aggression and physical anger and hostility in the age group of 14 years whereas
there is an increase in harmonious passion and intensive motivation in the age group of 15-18
years of school children, if they adopted at least one sport during school.
Papers were presented on the topic “Happiness across the life span: A cross sectional study”
presented by Prof. Punam Midha, Rohtak University who stressed on the fact that happiness
is an art of living but to remain happy is a challenge. Prof. Midha opined that as age increases,
happiness decreases. Maximum happiness is at age group of 10-15 years of age. This age group
is the golden period of life. Minimum point of happiness is at age between 75-80 years. Prof.
Midha also observed that age group of 30-39 years is the age of mid life crisis
Prof. Meena Jain, University of Rajasthan presented her paper on “Connecting Spiritual
Intelligence with Emotional Intelligence” which enlightened the concepts of Spiritual
Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence as a tool of positive psychology for routine activities.
Spiritual Intelligence brings us mental peace and raises our consciousness while emotional
intelligence represent an ability to reason with emotions.
Papers were also presented on Meditative and Relaxation Techniques / Integrated Medicines
and Mental Health by Prof. K.B. Kumar, Sweekar Institute of Rehabilitation, Hyderabad.
Parenting stress and coping: An approach to epilepsy by Dr. Vasundhara Kumari.
Emotional intelligence and occupational stress: A study of Indian medical professionals by
Dr. Aparna Singh including 40 other papers.
SATISFACTION & BLISS” concluded with the valedictory address by Chief Guest Prof. Dr.
J.P. Singh, Member Secretary, Rehabilitation Council of India who advised students to stop
being critical and try to be happy. Sharing his experiences with the august gathering, he said that
consciousness level of every person with disability need to raised which is a very challenging
task. In our sub conscious mind we have negative attitude towards people with disabilities,
whereas there is a need to look within ourselves with compassion towards these persons. He
advised students to bring attitudinal changes in society through positivity so that every citizen of
the country can be a happy citizen.
Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Group attributed the success of conference
to the participation of over 300 eminent psychologists who came from all over the globe to
promote Positivism. He said that success in life is so easy but satisfaction, pleasure, bliss and
happiness in very rare combination which one must achieve. He advised students that through
positivism, right attitude and behavior, any one can face all adverse situations of life. Share and
care is the mantra of changing one’s life, opined Dr. Chauhan.
Thanking the participants for contributing their valuable views on the issue of Positivism, Mr.
Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan commented that Positivism will
become a revolution in the country now and through this conference, a road map will be laid to
see how to catalyze this movement and take it to the common man, which will benefit millions of
people around the Globe.
Prof. Dr. Raj Singh, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan spoke on the need
to document the Wisdom that is scattered all over the country and make the World look at
Positivism which, till now has been ignored. He advised the students to make the maximum use
of the knowledge shared by the experts and implement happiness and well being in day to day
The concluding day of the conference started with the Plenary session on “Positivism,
Community Wellbeing and Peace” chaired by Prof. Uday Jain, Former Vice Chancellor,
Rewa University. During the session Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao, Chairman, Indian Council
of Philosophical Research, New Delhi spoke on the topic “Yoga-Advaita Psychology: An
Inclusive psychology for the future in which he laid stressed on the imbalance that exist
between external material and internal spirituality. He called upon the need to create a new
paradigm in Psychology which can bridge the gap between external material and internal
spirituality. Prof. Rao echoed that “We in India have a very rich tradition which is not to be
forgotten. We need to awake ourselves which will help in bridging the imbalance in western
countries. Indian psychology can be Pan-Human - which means that Indian psychology
should be followed around the globe by way of spirituality. Citing the example of India which is
more tolerant towards people wherein an immigrant, a woman and Christian is a most powerful
woman of India whereas the state of our own women is not so progressive. Such disparity would
however will not be tolerated in foreign countries. Citing the example of Gandhiji, Prof. Rao said
that the satyagrah offered at the right time, right place can not fail. Prof. Rao said that desire to
have more and more wealth is an unending cycle where mind gets trapped and there is a need to
control mind to achieve happiness. Affluence has increased and there is decline in morality, this
gap can only be filled with spirituality.
Prof. Sharda Nadram, University of Applied Sciences HAN, Netherlands made a
presentation on “Regulatory focus and mindfulness in enterprising behaviour: Drivers of
Positivism”. Her paper explored mindfulness and its multi dimensional benefits for individuals
in general and more specific enterprising behavior. She argued that enterprise is the broader
concept that entrepreneurship.
175 research papers were presented during the three day conference.
Presenting her paper on “Impact of yoga on emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence
and psychological well being in male and female yoga practitioners”, Prof. Safia Akhtar,
University of Rajasthan said that Yoga is a holistic approach which aims to make a dramatic
difference in the quality of our lives. Her study concluded that spiritual intelligence is more in
females than males through Yoga and more Yoga practice would mean more psychological well
being.
Another paper presented by Prof. Anjana Purohit, Arts & Commerce Girls College, Raipur
on “Impact of spiritual practices on Happiness in middle Agers” stated that at every stage
of life, happiness is influenced by a number of factors. Success in a chosen vocation, which
brings with it prestige, financial rewards and improved social status for a family, goes a long way
toward making middle age a satisfying period of life for men. Satisfaction in middle age women
depends mainly on the success with which they are able to adjust to the changes which contribute
to their role in home making.
A study was conducted by Prof. Jitendra Mohan, Panjab University on the topic “Aggression,
passion and sports motivation among school children” on a sample size of 60 students in a
age group of 11-14 years and 30 students in the age group of 15-18 years which suggested that
there was more aggression and physical anger and hostility in the age group of 14 years whereas
there is an increase in harmonious passion and intensive motivation in the age group of 15-18
years of school children, if they adopted at least one sport during school.
Papers were presented on the topic “Happiness across the life span: A cross sectional study”
presented by Prof. Punam Midha, Rohtak University who stressed on the fact that happiness
is an art of living but to remain happy is a challenge. Prof. Midha opined that as age increases,
happiness decreases. Maximum happiness is at age group of 10-15 years of age. This age group
is the golden period of life. Minimum point of happiness is at age between 75-80 years. Prof.
Midha also observed that age group of 30-39 years is the age of mid life crisis
Prof. Meena Jain, University of Rajasthan presented her paper on “Connecting Spiritual
Intelligence with Emotional Intelligence” which enlightened the concepts of Spiritual
Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence as a tool of positive psychology for routine activities.
Spiritual Intelligence brings us mental peace and raises our consciousness while emotional
intelligence represent an ability to reason with emotions.
Papers were also presented on Meditative and Relaxation Techniques / Integrated Medicines
and Mental Health by Prof. K.B. Kumar, Sweekar Institute of Rehabilitation, Hyderabad.
Parenting stress and coping: An approach to epilepsy by Dr. Vasundhara Kumari.
Emotional intelligence and occupational stress: A study of Indian medical professionals by
Dr. Aparna Singh including 40 other papers.
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