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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.
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- Engineering: General Engineering, Vastu, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Plumbing, Furniture and Interior Design, Military Technology, Hydraulic Engineering, Transport, Communication Routes, Agricultural Machinery.
- Industry: Product and Measurement Standardization, Materials Science, Precision Mechanics, Metallurgy, Energy.
- Chemical Industry: Materials Analysis, Standards, Chemical Manufacturing, Fuels, Paints, Polymers.
- Space-Time Technologies: Navigation, Geodesy, Calendars, Chronology of Eras, Astrology.
- Extractive Industry: Mining, Mineral Resources, Natural Energy Resources.
- General: Ecology.
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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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- Agriculture: Farming Systems, Field Crops, Horticulture, Vegetable Growing, Soil Science, Fertilizers
- Forestry: Hunting, Fishing, Wood Processing
- Light Industry: Textile and Knitting Industries, Leather Industry, Bionics
- Animal Husbandry (Horses, Cattle, Poultry), Insect Rearing (Beekeeping, Sericulture), Dogs and Cats
- Biotechnology: Genetics, Breeding
- Food Production
- Culinary Arts
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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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- Scientific Institutions: Academy of Sciences (Bhaktivedanta Institute), libraries, scientific societies, scientific and technical information centers.
- Educational Institutions: Child rearing, school education (gurukula), vocational education (varnashrama college), academic studies.
- Enlightenment Technologies: Mass media, public libraries.
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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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