Palkin Arora
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Palkin Arora
@palkinarora.bsky.social
Neuroscience × Yoga × Meditation
Neuroscientist and Biochemist
Curious about why we adapt differently, how the brain and body communicate, and what happens when we allow ourselves to be.
Researcher | Teacher
What happens when a thought becomes a belief and eventually becomes part of our sense of self?

I wrote about how contemplation (vichaar) helped me move from the need to be seen to learning to see myself.

When Contemplation Became a Way Back to Myself 🪷
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When Contemplation Became a Way Back to Myself
ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਸਾਚੀ ਸਾਚਾ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ
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September 14, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Sometimes, a single story can change the direction of your journey.

This blog reflects on my path of finding my place in neuroscience.

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Grateful to India RISE Fellowship for featuring my story and academic journey.
From Breaking to Rebuilding: Finding My Place in Neuroscience - India RISE
By Palkin Arora, Postdoctoral fellow, IIT Gandhinagar and India RISE Fellow 2026 I did not begin my journey in research with the intention of becoming a neuroscientist. I wanted to be a clinician. Tha...
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August 31, 2026 at 8:53 AM