Conscious Parenting

A conscious change in the human birthing and parenting can be an important and undeniable way to enable the creation of a conscious humanity.

Sep 21 2022May 4, 2023

The Mother on True Maternity and Conscious Parenting

All Life is Yoga, Conscious Parenting, Guiding Light, Prenatal Education / By The Mother

In the Guiding Light feature we present selected passages from the Mother on the meaning of true maternity, conscious conception, pregnancy and parenting.

Sep 21 2022May 4, 2023

The Mother on Conscious Conception, Soul’s Choice and More

All Life is Yoga, Article, Aspiration, Conscious Parenting, Human Evolution, Prenatal Education, Sadhana, Yoga / By The Mother

The Mother explains that even when the soul has come consciously and has participated in the formation of the physical body, so long as the body is formed in the usual animal way, it will have to struggle and correct all those things which come from this human animality.

Sep 21 2022May 4, 2023

Sri Aurobindo on Parenting and Education in Subjective Age

All Life is Yoga, Article, Conscious Parenting, Education / By Sri Aurobindo

Progressive ideas on parenting accepted by growing sections of humanity are part of an evolutionary movement to an age of deeper subjectivism.

Sep 21 2022May 4, 2023

“The Superman Shall be Born of Woman”

All Life is Yoga, Article, Conscious Parenting, Divine Mother, Human Evolution, Prenatal Education / By The Mother

A passage from the Mother’s message titled “To the Women of Japan”. This was written sometime between 1916-1920 during her stay in Japan.

Sep 21 2022October 11, 2022

Parenting in the New Age (Video)

All Life is Yoga, Conscious Parenting, Culture, Prenatal Education, Society, Video / By Alok Pandey

Watch this video for some insights into new challenges for parents now that the new consciousness is at work on the earth. Also reflect on a fundamental question: why does one want to have a child?

Sep 21 2022May 4, 2023

“How to Bring Up a Child”: A Practical Compilation

All Life is Yoga, Book of the Month, Conscious Parenting, Education, Health and Healing / By Sri Aurobindo and The Mother

Read excerpts from ‘How to Bring Up a Child’ which is primarily a compilation of practical guidance on parenting given by the Mother.

Sep 21 2022October 11, 2022

Gṛhasthadharma: The Dharma of a Householder

All Life is Yoga, Conscious Parenting, Culture, Education, Essay, Human Evolution, Prenatal Education, Society / By Beloo Mehra

Briefly describing the dharma of a householder, this essay highlights the relevance of the Indian view of gradual human development through stages of life.

Sep 21 2022October 11, 2022

Kunti – A Paradigm of Conscious Parenting

All Life is Yoga, Article, Conscious Parenting, Courage, Culture, Perseverance, Scriptures, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Shruti Hajirnis Gupte

Read about the heroic motherhood that Kunti epitomises for all times to come. Kunti stands out as a symbol of patience, courage, sacrifice and forbearance.

Sep 21 2022October 11, 2022

Self-giving that Transforms Human Relationships

All Life is Yoga, Article, Conscious Parenting, Society / By Janani Ramanathan

The author takes a fascinating example from the world of literature to speak of the significance of self-giving in parenting and all human relationships.

Sep 21 2022October 11, 2022

Conscious Conception and Pregnancy: Listening to a Personal Journey (Video)

All Life is Yoga, Conscious Parenting, Insightful Conversations, Prenatal Education / By Beloo Mehra

We speak with Vijayalakshmi C. about her experience in consciously preparing herself for pregnancy and childbirth. She shares with us how her study of the writings of the Mother and our ancient practices of Sanatana Dharma guided her in this journey.

Sep 21 2022May 4, 2023

What is a Family?: Tales Told by the Mother

All Life is Yoga, Conscious Parenting, Goodness, Society, Tales and Stories, Twelve Soul-qualities / By The Mother

We feature a few stories told by the Mother which help children learn how to keep widening the definition of family, and thereby grow in capacity for love.

Sep 21 2022October 11, 2022

Child as a Role Model and a Precursor of New World

All Life is Yoga, Article, Conscious Parenting, Reflection, Society / By Shraddha Gour Mohanti

The author reminds us that often the presence of children has the potential to invoke in the grownups nobler qualities of the heart and of the psychic being.

Sep 21 2022October 11, 2022

Working Mums: A Letter to All Concerned

All Life is Yoga, Article, Conscious Parenting, Reflection, Society / By Vidya Shankar

The author speaks of the need for a sincere introspection and a conscious preparation when balancing the demands of parenting and career.

Sep 21 2022October 11, 2022

“I have a working mother, Sir”: A Daughter Remembers

All Life is Yoga, Article, Conscious Parenting, Society / By Shilpi Mohan

Many readers who grew up with mothers who worked outside the home while also fully engaged in parenting will connect with this author’s experience.

Sep 21 2022October 11, 2022

Two Poems on Conscious Parenting

All Life is Yoga, Aspiration, Conscious Parenting, Poetry / By Imran Ali Namazi

The first poem reminds us that children are capable of dreaming of a glorious future. The second speaks of the significance of parents’ aspiration and preparation for bringing down a conscious soul on earth.