CONCEPT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ITS ROLE IN MENTAL HEALTH WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PRAKRITI
*Dr. Shilpa Kantilal Ingle and Dr. Sampada S. Sant
ABSTRACT
The concept of Prakriti is one of the speciality in Ayurveda. Constitution or configuration is an individual's peculiar set up of body and mind. Every human being is unique in size, shape, physical, psychological, spiritual aspect and is borne with definite genetic constitution determined by Vata, Pitta and Kapha Dosha. Satva, Raja, Tama gunas and its balance is also essential for normal life. Manas Prakriti also has great significance as that of Deha Prakriti. It is a major tool of Physician for the diagnosis and treatment as well as to suggest proper lifestyle. It is also of importance in etiopathogenesis, prognosis and treatment procedures of various ailments. According to one of the pioneer of emotional intelligence –Daniel Goleman, “Emotional Intelligence is the ability to sense, understand, value and effectively apply the power of emotions as a source of human energy, information, trust, creativity and influence” For Personality Development Manas Prakriti is crucial. With the help of this knowledge one can achieve five components of Emotional intelligence - Self-awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy and Social skills. Higher emotional intelligence improves physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Emotional Intelligence improvement is necessary to gain health, success and to remain always calm and happy in many areas of life such as Physical Health, Mental Well-being, Relationships Conflict Resolution Success, for therapeutic purpose as well to become mental health Counsellor.
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