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An informal lecture invitation organised by Grey Matter on The Shadow Mind – Grey Areas and Dark Psychology on 12th April, 2026.

19 – 21 November, 2025 at the School of Social Sciences, DAVV, Indore

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Introduction While exploring the root of hypnosis, one discovers that the earliest reference to psychotherapy and hypnosis is probably the reference to Mantra Vidya mentioned in the Atharva Veda. Mantra Vidya, as we know,  was the primary technique for manas chikitsa, which relied on the meaning and vibration of sounds. It used 5 types of… Continue reading The application of hypnotherapy using the 5 elements or Panchamahabutas

Krishnamurti was a master psychotherapist. He would definitely not like this statement because all throughout he denied any forms of authority and detested being a guru or a teacher. For me, he has deeply touched the deepest core of my being that helped me to evolve as a human being and also mature as a… Continue reading Krishnamurti: My lessons in Psychotherapy

Features of the New Age  Although there has been tremendous progress in science, the progress in the world of spirituality has been very slow so far. Along with experiencing the marvels of science and religion, mankind had also witnessed the darker side of science which has potential to destroy humanity. Also, we are aware of… Continue reading What is New Age Hypnosis?