Kireet Joshi

Kireet Joshi was a disciple of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. In 1976, he was appointed as Education Advisor to the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. Among many prominent roles he held included Chairman of Indian Council of Philosophical Research and Educational Adviser for Gujarat Chief Minister (2008-2010). He authored several Books on Philosophy, Yoga, Education and Teacher Training.
Home » Archives for Kireet Joshi

Sītā’s Banishment by Rāma in Kālidāsa’s Raghuvamśam

The featured excerpt is taken from a monograph edited by Shri Kireet Joshi and written by G. C. Nayak, titled “Selected Episodes from Kalidasa’s Raghuvamśam of Kālidāsa” (2010). This monograph is part of a series on Value-oriented Education centered on three values : Illumination, Heroism and Harmony.

Sītā’s Banishment by Rāma in Kālidāsa’s Raghuvamśam Read More »

Education of the Body in Ancient India – Book Excerpts

India has had a long history of physical education. The heroes that India gave to herself represent not only great qualities of courage and valour but also of physical strength and excellence. In ancient India, there was an emphasis on the pursuit of an integral aim of life, which determined the discipline of integral education. Both the material and spiritual poles of the being had their place in this system.

Education of the Body in Ancient India – Book Excerpts Read More »

Scroll to Top