The Lord Buddha destigmatizes mental illness.

The authors describe the encounter of Lord Buddha with a greatly mentally disturbed woman named as (literally in : "the shameless" or "the naked" woman). His reception of her in spite of the dislike of the listeners of his discourse, his explanation of her difficulties, and consolation are mentioned. Her elevation as one of the great as "The One with Discipline of the Mind" is an outstanding example of destigmatization of mental illness.

Kilpauk Mental Hospital: The Bethlem of South Asia - A recall of its history prior to 1970.

Period Of Custodial Care Only: The magnificent "Institute of Mental Health" has its history almost from 1795 when the East India company appointed Surgeon Valentine Conolly to be in charge of a "House for accommodating persons of unsound mind." After a few transitions, backed by a government order for the construction of a lunatic asylum in a 66 1/2 acre site, the asylum started functioning from 1871. The period of about six decades from its inception could be referred to as "the period of custodial care.

of South India: A psychiatric scanner.

, the other important Hindu tradition besides , gained importance by the movement sprouting from the Tamil land in the 7-9 centuries Common Era and spreading all over the subcontinent, and as preached by the , which is discussed along with the evolution of the Godhead of Lord Vishnu is briefly mentioned. The maternal care of the divine child Sri Krishna by as described by the Alvar, Perialvar, is summarized. The mysticism of and the religious experiences of other two , and , are sketched in this study.

- The Mad Lord: A perspective.

The eccentricities of Lord Shiva, especially His attire, behavior - particularly the midnight dance at the cremation grounds surrounded by various strange beings, fondness to remain naked, and love for strange pets such as snakes and fawn, have attracted the loving and devout attention from His various (devotees). This has resulted in the outpouring of their love for their Lord in the form of and , , , , and . Along with these writings, the background are mentioned.