Dr. N.S. Xavier
N.S. Xavier, M.D. is a psychiatrist who practiced in the United States for over 41 years, integrating spirituality and conscience into his clinical work. He taught Eastern Religions and Conscience in the Spirituality and Medicine course at UAB for 17 years. His work has earned endorsements from Dr. Deepak Chopra, Nobel Peace winners President Oscar Arias and Elie Wiesel, Fr. Richard Rohr, and blessings from Pope Francis.
41+
YEARS OF PRACTICE
4
PUBLISHED BOOKS
2
DOCUMENTARIES
Retired psychiatrist, religion scholar, and author exploring the profound intersection of conscience, spirituality, and religion.
Dr. Xavier's Documentaries
Two award-shown films exploring interfaith harmony and the power of conscience.
1 hour (YouTube) / 45 min (Vimeo)
The World's Most Enlightening Region
In a world of conflicts and extremisms, this documentary focuses on a small region in Kerala, India, with 2,000 years of ongoing harmony among Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Shown at the Parliament of the World's Religions and aired on Alabama Public Television.
“...an awe-inspiring superb creation...”
— Dr. Babu Joseph, former Vice Chancellor, Cochin University, India
“A beautiful and inspiring film of love and hope”
— Dr. Arthur Freeman III, former psychiatry Chairman, LSU Medical School, U.S.
13 minutes (YouTube)
Harmony Beyond Belief: Two Religions, One Spirit
This documentary showcases the unique Hindu-Muslim harmony in Erumeli, Kerala, India. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims pay respect at the mosque of a Muslim sage, Vavar — a profound symbol of unity transcending religious boundaries.
Dr. Xavier's Books
Conscience, Spirituality, and Religion
Evade Extremisms and Enjoy an Enriched Life with an Axial Age Perspective
Life is stressful and complicated. We deal with good and bad choices, competing desires, and contradictory influences. We are fortunate to have a reliable guide — our conscience, if properly used. Delve into this book and understand the past through critical historical accounts, most particularly the pivotal Axial Age.
The inner voice of conscience is one's best guide to choose what is good and avoid what is bad. This book shows how religion with conscience promotes good fruits and religion going against conscience produces destructive results.
“The combination of psychiatric insight and spiritual wisdom in Dr. Xavier's book is extremely useful for individuals and communities.”
— Richard Rohr, OFM, Founder, The Center for Action and Contemplation
Previously Published Books
Two earlier works, recently re-released with modern designs — each exploring conscience, spirituality, and the human mind.
Endorsed by Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel
The Two Faces of Religion considers the entire spectrum of religious experience under the (twin) aspects of its opposite poles - the radiance of mature spirituality and the gloom of sick religiosity. Although Dr, Xavier necessarily contrasts the positive heights and the negative depths of mankind's spiritual experience, he equally emphasizes the vast grey areas of overlap. It is in these areas of overlap that Dr. Xavier's medical and psychiatric expertise accomplishes the most fruitful of outcomes - the recovery of troubled soul from the psycho/religious tensions and afflictions so common in today's turbulent and pressurized society. His exploration of the dynamic factors underlying the religious spectrum - love, courage, wisdom, hate, fear, egoism, identity, etc. - provides a wealth of information and insight to those who are seeking psychological and spiritual growth. Clinical, historic, and literary examples illustrating the operation of these dynamic factors make the book particularly interesting to professionals and lay people alike.
Endorsed by Pope Francis and Dr. Deepak Chopra
This groundbreaking work shows how living by real conscience reduces much suffering and promotes fulfillment. With originality and depth, it distinguishes between the real conscience (which uses reason and the Golden Rule in making choices) and the socially programmed "superego" which deviates from conscience. It provides a good perspective on fulfilling our needs (like pleasure and meaning) with conscience and preventing feelings of superegos from causing various problems including addictions, disorders, extremism and violence. Quite timely, it promotes peace and well-being in individuals, couples, and countries faced with conflicts, deep crises, and great opportunities for transformation.
What Readers Are Saying
During the six hundred years of the Axial Age, humanity underwent a spiritual revolution. Dr. Xavier's book is a clarion call for a new axial turning to a post-tribal spirituality.
Rami Shapiro, author of The Golden Rule and The Games People Play
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What Readers are Saying
I heartily recommend this enlightening and uplifting book. A must read for anyone who seeks to understand the importance of conscience in human relations.
Randall K. Scott, Chair Emeritus, Dept. of Communications, University of Montevallo
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What Readers are Saying
This book defines the difference between conscience and superego. It offers a broad perspective on the dynamics of good and evil.
Arthur M. Freeman III, MD,
Former Chairman of Psychiatry,
LSU Medical School
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