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Theories (explain reality) |
Technologies (satisfy a need)
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1. Nature (sarga)
16 elements
maha-bhutas
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- Mathematics: algebra, geometry, number theory, probability theory.
- Physics: space, time, gravity, acoustics, vibration, optics, theory of light and color, gravitation, plasma, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, atomism, kinematics, hydromechanics, mechanics.
- Chemistry: chemical elements, inorganic and organic compounds, mineralogy, crystallography.
- Astronomy: celestial mechanics, eclipses, geophysics.
- Geology: seismology, geomagnetism, volcanism, tectonics, glaciers, marine geology (floods), oceanography, mountains, meteorology, climatology, historical geology, petrology, hydrology.
- General: ecology.
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- Applied mathematics: computational mathematics, information technologies.
- Physics: standardization of products and measures, engineering, vastu, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, furniture and plumbing, interior decoration, military equipment, hydraulic engineering, transport, communications, agricultural machinery, materials science, energetics, metallurgy, clothing and jewelry production, precision mechanics.
- Chemistry: materials analysis, chemical standards, fuel, industry, paints, food industry, polymers.
- Applied astronomy: navigation, geodesy, calendar, chronology of epochs, astrology.
- Geology: mining, minerals, natural energy resources.
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2. Living beings (visarga)
tan-matras
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- Paleontology: collective evolution.
- Biology: nature of life, cosmic biology, genetics, heredity, evolution, systematic biology, cell biology, virology, microorganisms, ecosystems.
- Zoology, Botany and biopsychology, anthropology (origins, races).
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- Biology and Botany: agriculture (farming systems, field crop cultivation, horticulture, vegetable growing, soil science, fertilizers), forestry, woodworking, textile industry.
- Zoology: animal husbandry (horses, cows, birds, dogs and cats), insect breeding (beekeeping, silk), hunting, fishing, leather industry, bionics.
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3. System of functioning (sthanam)
indriyas
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- Anatomy: embryology, cytology, histology, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, lymphatic and genitourinary systems, musculoskeletal system.
- Physiology: metabolism, homeostasis, immunity, blood circulation, respiration, digestion, nutrition, secretions, excretions, reproduction, birth, aging, movement, voice, skin, nervous system, brain, senses, sleep. Pathology. Clinical medicine.
- Cosmology: galaxy, origin and changes, planets, satellites, stars, comets.
- Medicine
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- Applied medicine: topographic anatomy, hygiene, dietetics, daily routine (dinacharya), pharmacology, therapy.
- Diagnostics.
- Surgery.
- Orthopedics.
- Obstetrics.
- Childcare.
- Public health: sanitation, epidemiology.
- Veterinary medicine.
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4. Content of consciousness (poshanam)
prana
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- Psychology
- Psychophysiology: psychosomatics, nervous system, endocrine system (chakras), hemopsychology, breathing and psyche (pranayama), food and psyche, psychomotor skills, heredity.
- Theory of consciousness: structure of consciousness, sensation and perception, theory of emotions, will, attention, memory, imagination, intellect.
- Psychology of development: stages, heredity, environment and psychology of sex, typology.
- Abilities. Physiognomy. Genius. Creativity.
- Psychology of personality.
- Altered states of consciousness: parapsychology, hypnosis, trance, sleep.
- Psychopathology: nature of deviations, illusions, hallucinations, intoxication, phantom sensations, dissociation, confusion.
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- General psychology: psychodiagnostics, testing, career guidance, astro-psychological and spiritual diagnostics, physiognomy.
- Clinical psychology: correction of deviant behavior (prayashchitta), correction of addictions (tapasya), trauma therapy, correction of depressive sufferings, therapeutic mechanisms (diet, sound), family and behavioral therapy, hygiene of the nervous system (sattva-vidjaya), digital hygiene.
- Pedagogical psychology: training of cognitive functions, deprivation and control, visualization, imagination, sublimation, emotional management.
- Work psychology: theory of activity, ergonomics, motivation, leadership, burnout, business ethics.
- Legal psychology: criminal and investigative psychology, lie detection, victimology.
- Positive psychology: psychotechniques.
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5. Activity (uti)
manas
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- Sociology
- Social processes: theory of activity, structure of needs and motivations of personality, motivation to activity.
- Social structure: stratification, social institutions, social groups (ashramas), role of women (stri-dharma).
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- Social processes: demography, social assistance, social standards, social guarantees, housing and equipment, communal household.
- Organization of maintenance and cooperation, family and marriage (kula-dharma), professional communities (jati-dharma).
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6. Organization of maintenance (manvantara)
buddhi
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- Economics
- General issues of production: productivity, income, loss, GDP, production by industry.
- Finance: money, securities, prices, value, utility, credits, interest rates, inflation, trade, market, demand, supply, competition.
- Theory of land use: property, real estate, land use, planning, rent, housing management.
- Theory of labor: relations between worker and employer (yajamana), job satisfaction, remuneration, employment, career, working conditions, unemployment.
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- State economy: taxes, fees, central bank, stock exchanges, banks, funds, currency market, customs, national debt, investments (yajna), grants, consumer protection, charity (food distribution), market limitation (tapa).
- Organization of labor: economic structure, personnel management, office work, accounting, quality control, material and technical supply, advertising, PR.
- Commercial activity: financing, investments, marketing, sales.
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7. Management (isha-anukatha)
rule of dynasties
ahankara
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- Political Science, Law
- Principles of management and organization: management theory, planning, management psychology, positive factors, progress.
- Internal politics (State): state and people, nation (dharmic state), law (criminal, civil), authorities.
- External politics and law: subjects of international law (rajasuya), sovereignty, borders, law of war, diplomatic law, international criminal law.
- History. Geography.
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- Principles of management and organization: management, leadership, personnel policy, efficiency, quality, development processes, total quality management (TQM), administrative management.
- Internal politics: representation, assemblies, police, healthcare, sanitation, moral supervision, communications, legitimacy, judicial affairs.
- External politics and law: military affairs, diplomacy, espionage, alliances.
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8. Values (nirodha)
purification
chitta
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- Religious studies: true religion, standards of virtues, the sacred, Deity (murti), Form of God and relationships with Him, faith (shraddha), scriptures, saints, teachers, ethics, comparison of beliefs, schisms, heresies.
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- Ritual studies (Pancharatra): customs, holidays, samskaras, confession (prayashchitta), purification, pilgrimage, liturgy, sacraments and rites.
- Etiquette: signs of respect, manners, hospitality, titles, virtues.
- Spiritual practice: sharanagati, shravanam, japa-meditation, prayer (vandanam), kirtan, raganuga.
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9. Cognition of reality (mukti)
realization
atma
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- Science studies: concept of science, methodology, qualification, scientific foresight, dissemination of knowledge (facts and falsifications).
- Pedagogy: levels of learning, didactics, defectology.
- Linguistics: languages, writing systems, semiotics.
- Philosophy.
- Methodology: semiotics, semantics, phonetics, grammar.
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- Paradigm: language, structure, IT, leadership, civilizations.
- Science studies: Academy of Sciences (Bhaktivedanta Institute), libraries, scientific societies, scientific and technical information (NTI).
- Pedagogy: raising children, education (gurukula), professional education (varnashrama college), academic training.
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10. Nature of the Absolute (ashraya)
taking shelter
Paramatma
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- Theology: nature of God and gods, problem of evil, problem of sin, death, liberation, rebirth, spiritual kingdom.
- Aesthetics: theory of the beautiful.
- Art studies: theory of art.
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- Mysticism (raganuga-bhakti):
- Art: clothing, jewelry, painting, design, music, cinema, literature, theater, dance, architecture, sculpture.
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