Alok Pandey, Dr. Soumitra Basu

By Alok Pandey, Dr. Soumitra Basu - Oct 15, 2017

There has been a scientific attempt to construct a close parallel between psychotic states, dreams, hypnotic states, effects of hallucinogens along with certain mystic states. Based on this observation, modern psychiatry has validated a search for a common biological substrate underlying all such experiences. It is doubtful whether it would be wise to ignore the body of mystical, occult and spiritual knowledge built up through generations by enlightened seekers and make oversimplified generalisations.