सर्वविद्येशि शुभदे क्षीरसागरकन्यके ।
महालक्ष्मि नमस्तुभ्यं विद्याबोधनमस्तु मे ॥

sarvavidyeshi shubhade kshirasagarakanyake .
mahalakshmi namastubhyam vidyabodhanamastu me ..

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What was the curse of Shakuntala?

Dushyanta had secretly married Shakuntala and returned to the palace. He had promised to take her later. Once, Maharshi Durvasa visited. At that time, Shakuntala was lost in the thoughts of Dushyanta. She did not notice the Maharshi's arrival. Durvasa was offended. He cursed that whoever she was thinking about would forget her.

Yoga is Applied Psychology

Yoga philosophy can be seen as applied psychology because it offers practical techniques for understanding and improving the human mind. At its core, Yoga focuses on the mental processes, emotions, and behaviors that shape a person's experience of life. Through practices like meditation, breath control (pranayama), and self-discipline, Yoga directly engages with the mind to reduce stress, calm the senses, and enhance clarity. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras outline the eightfold path, which includes ethical guidelines, mental practices, and deep self-awareness—all designed to bring mental balance. By addressing thoughts, desires, and habits, Yoga works as a form of mental training, helping individuals manage their emotional states and reactions. This makes Yoga more than just a spiritual practice; it serves as a systematic approach to psychological well-being, much like modern psychology's focus on self-regulation and emotional control, but in a deeply holistic and experiential way.