Nirodbaran

In our Book of the Month, we feature Nirodbaran’s book titled ‘Twelve Years with Sri Aurobindo’ and zoom in on a special excerpt where he describes some delightful aspects of Champaklal’s ‘bhakta’ personality. Reading these excerpts is an entire education in what it means to truly serve the Divine.

Feb 21 2023February 20, 2023

The Mother’s Divine Ways of Action

Article, Divine Mother, Guru, Sadhana, Sunlit Path, Work and Yoga / By Nirodbaran

Nirodbaran describes the various ways in which the Mother prepared, and helped sadhaks. Some of her ways are hidden, subtle and guided by inner laws.

Nov 21 2021November 21, 2021

Siddhi Day, the Descent of the Overmind God

Article, Spiritual Philosophy / By Nirodbaran

Presented here is an eye-witness account of the evening of November 24, 1926, along with the Mother’s explanation of the true significance of this siddhi for the new manifestation.

Sep 21 2021October 29, 2021

Sri Aurobindo – The Perfect Gentleman (PART 1)

Article, Divine Humour, Guru, Humility, Mother India Archives, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Nirodbaran

A most divine nobility and a perfectly sincere humility are the key highlights of the adorable personality of Sri Aurobindo which we see presented in this wonderful narration by Nirodbaran. This talk was given on June 12, 1970 at Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education and was first published in Mother India.

Sep 21 2021October 29, 2021

Sri Aurobindo – The Perfect Gentleman (PART 2)

Article, Divine Humour, Guru, Humility, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Nirodbaran

Reading Nirodbaran’s narration of the divine qualities of Sri Aurobindo’s personality, one is reminded of the description Sri Aurobindo once gave of an Aryan gentleman. India’s rebirth and regeneration requires such character, such nobility in our youth; our national education must work toward this goal.

Jul 21 2021July 30, 2021

A Very Modern Guru – Excerpts from Nirodbaran’s Talks

Divine Humour, Guru / By Nirodbaran

In the introductory chapter of his two-volume book ‘Correspondence with Sri Aurobindo’ Nirodbaran refers to Sri Aurobindo as a modern Guru for the modern age. What does he mean by that? Let’s find out.

Jun 21 2021June 25, 2021

Who Knows Yoga?

Divine Humour, Yoga / By Nirodbaran

In these short excerpts, we hear of some of the fundamentals of the path of Integral Yoga – steadfastness, cheerfulness, complete reliance on the Mother, and the force that is Divine Grace.

Champaklal – The Epitome of Self-giving