Through the lens of yoga, tantra, and Vedic philosophy, the book examines practices like meditation, pranayama, and Kundalini awakening as pathways to higher states of consciousness. Simultaneously, The Shiva Doctrine integrates cutting-edge neuroscience, uncovering how the brain generates awareness and how yogic practices can rewire it for greater clarity and peace. From the neural correlates of consciousness to the quantum mysteries of the mind, the book presents a compelling synthesis of ancient and modern insights.
Professor (Dr.) Sumiet Snha, MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh, FACS, is one of India’s leading neurosurgeons and a globally recognised authority in Neuro and Spine Surgery. He is the Principal Director of Neuro & Spine Surgery at MAX Hospital, Gurgaon and Dwarka, bringing over 25 years of clinical, academic, and surgical excellence. A graduate of AIIMS, New Delhi, he completed his MCh in Neurosurgery there and later served on the AIIMS faculty for 15 years, rising to the position of Professor. He has also been trained internationally in Japan, Brazil, and Germany.
A pioneer in minimally invasive and endoscopic keyhole neurosurgery, he is among the world’s foremost experts in brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery, having operated on more than 1000 complex nerve injury cases. As an educator and administrator, he has led key neurosurgical bodies, published over 200 papers, edited multiple books, and contributed to national guidelines on traumatic brain injury.