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& the Science of Mind

Read foundational texts, follow guided lectures, and explore questions about language, attention, and the mind.

Respect tradition. Encourage curiosity. Demand rigor.

Nishant K. Mishra

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Nishant K. Mishra, MD, PhD

A neurologist, physician-scientist, and student of Sanskrit. Join me in studying classical texts, exploring neuroscience, and asking thoughtful questions across disciplines.

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Religious study. Scientific research.

Two clearly marked paths, each with its own sources, methods and purpose.

01 / RELIGIOUS STUDY

श्रद्धा • स्वाध्याय • उपासना

Śāstra, Dharma & Devotion

Read Hindu scriptures, understand traditional commentary, and explore philosophy, devotion, ritual and Sanskrit learning in their own settings.

  • Devī Bhāgavata, Gītā, Mahābhārata & Purāṇas
  • Gāyatrī, Sandhyā, mantra & pūjā
  • Primary texts, meanings & interpretive traditions
02 / SCIENCE & RESEARCH

EVIDENCE • METHODS • DISCOVERY

Neuroscience & Medicine

Explore scientific work, peer-reviewed publications and critical evidence reviews across clinical neuroscience, cognition and brain health.

  • Stroke, neuroimaging & post-stroke epilepsy
  • Language, attention, memory & neuroplasticity
  • Study methods, findings & limitations

Current study • Religious Study • Hindi

Devī Bhāgavata: read, listen and reflect

Begin with the Māhātmya, then follow the First Skandha in order. Full readings and shorter summaries have separate playlists, with chapter guides and vocabulary on IvyPandit.

Featured review • Interdisciplinary Inquiry

Avadhāna: attention, memory & expertise

What does this living Indian performance tradition demand of attention, working memory, language and improvisation? Explore its traditional context, current literature and questions for future research.

Research status: a scholarly review and proposed research agenda; proposed studies are not completed findings.

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Nishant K. Mishra, MD, PhD

Neurologist, physician-scientist and student of Sanskrit and Indian Knowledge Systems.

Respect tradition. Encourage curiosity. Demand rigor.

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