Indian History

Mar 21 2023March 19, 2023

Sri Aurobindo on Economic Barbarism, Business and Dharma

All Life is Yoga, Article, Education, Generosity, Indian History, Money and Yoga, Sadhana, Society, Spiritual Philosophy, Work and Yoga, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

Indian spiritual tradition reminds that business like all other work when done as per dharma does not interfere with pursuit of a spiritual life.

Oct 21 2022October 20, 2022

Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 1

All Life is Yoga, Education, Essay, Indian History, Nation / By Beloo Mehra

When rethinking education for India of tomorrow, it is critical to know the fundamentals which formed the basis of our educational heritage.

Oct 21 2022October 20, 2022

Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 2

All Life is Yoga, Education, Essay, Indian History, Nation / By Beloo Mehra

Given the great value our ancients placed on brahmacharya as a system of human energy management, it is no wonder that we find a long history of physical education in ancient India, far more ancient than Greece.

Oct 21 2022October 20, 2022

Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 3

All Life is Yoga, Education, Essay, Indian History, Nation / By Beloo Mehra

Rethinking our education in the light of the essential principles of education emphasised in Indian culture will bring greater harmony in the Indian mind.

Aug 15 2022August 11, 2022

Sri Aurobindo: His Birth Unique, His Presence Ubiquitous

Article, Indian History, Nation, Poetry, Sri Aurobindo - The Eternal Presence / By Charan Singh

The author elucidates how the three epithets – “a prophet of nationalism, a poet of patriotism and a lover of humanity” fit Sri Aurobindo’s personality.

Aug 15 2022August 13, 2022

Sri Aurobindo and Indian Cultural Renaissance – 1

Culture, Essay, Indian History, Nation, Sri Aurobindo - The Eternal Presence / By A. B. Purani

Why did Sri Aurobindo with his cosmic vision of human history write at length about Indian culture highlighting the values that are indispensable to the conception of a perfect human culture? Read on.

Aug 15 2022August 11, 2022

Sri Aurobindo and Indian Cultural Renaissance – 2

Culture, Indian History, Nation, Sri Aurobindo - The Eternal Presence / By A. B. Purani

The author mentions a few attempts at cultural rejuvenation of India which seem to lack the very central springs of Indian culture.

Aug 15 2022August 11, 2022

Sri Aurobindo and Indian Cultural Renaissance – 3

Culture, Essay, Indian History, Nation, Sri Aurobindo - The Eternal Presence / By A. B. Purani

Is Sri Aurobindo a mere revivalist, or a proud nationalist who glories in the past? Is he merely an enthusiastic exponent of Indian culture? Read on.

Aug 15 2022August 14, 2022

Sri Aurobindo and Indian Cultural Renaissance – 4

Culture, Essay, Indian History, Nation, Sri Aurobindo - The Eternal Presence / By A. B. Purani

The author reminds that Sri Aurobindo wants free India to accept boldly the challenge of the age and give the world a lead in solving problems of collective life by applying her spiritual ideals.

Aug 15 2022August 28, 2022

Powada, a Story-telling Performance Art (Video)

Art, Courage, Culture, Education, Indian History, Insightful Conversations, Poetry, Society, Tales and Stories, Twelve Soul-qualities, Video / By Beloo Mehra

Vinata Joshi speaks to us about Powada, a popular performance art from Maharashtra, involving story-telling, poetry, music and theatre arts.

Aug 15 2022August 11, 2022

India and Her Mission: Free E-Books on India

Article, Book of the Month, Education, Indian History, Nation, Sri Aurobindo - The Eternal Presence / By Jamshed Mavalwalla

Sri Aurobindo Society has published nine e-books on India, compiled from the works of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother by Jamshed M. Mavalwalla. Free download.

Jul 21 2022July 18, 2022

Of Moral Violence and Gandhian Ahimsa

Article, Human Evolution, Indian History, Nation, Peace, Society, Twelve Soul-qualities / By M. P. Pandit

In addition to the article by M. P. Pandit we also include some remarks made by Sri Aurobindo in 1923 regarding the Gandhian method of Satyagraha of Ahimsa.

Sri Aurobindo on Economic Barbarism, Business and Dharma

Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 1

Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 2

Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 3

Sri Aurobindo: His Birth Unique, His Presence Ubiquitous

Sri Aurobindo and Indian Cultural Renaissance – 1

Sri Aurobindo and Indian Cultural Renaissance – 2

Sri Aurobindo and Indian Cultural Renaissance – 3

Sri Aurobindo and Indian Cultural Renaissance – 4

Powada, a Story-telling Performance Art (Video)

India and Her Mission: Free E-Books on India

Of Moral Violence and Gandhian Ahimsa

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