Despite accepting the vital role of thoughts and emotions in the shaping of personality , so far the psychologists have not been able to discover an effective solution against the complexities of the mental and emotional world hidden inside; neither, they are able to provide a definite method for improvement or positive orientation of attitude. The Upanishad s seem to hold the key to this unfolded science and are therefore regarded by many as the source of complete knowledge on deep psychology. In these – especially in the Shvetashwar Upanishad , the Vedic Rishis have described a universal method for allaying the conflicts and complications in the mental and emotional domains, healing and strengthening of the delicate roots of consciousness and inculcating positive orientation and enlightenment. This method – invented, taught and successfully practiced by the rishis – could be described in one word as “ Upasana ”.
