Of Moral Violence and Gandhian Ahimsa
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.
Of Moral Violence and Gandhian Ahimsa Read More »
The Real Gandhi: An Impartial Estimate of his Greatness – Part 1
In this India’s 75th year of political independence, it is timely to present an assessment of Gandhi’s role in India’s freedom movement. Given that our national mind now seems ready to evaluate and understand the role played by some of the leading personalities in shaping the post-Independence India, revisiting this article written by Amal Kiran in 1949, which has the approval of Sri Aurobindo, is highly necessary and relevant today.
The Real Gandhi: An Impartial Estimate of his Greatness – Part 1 Read More »
The Real Gandhi: An Impartial Estimate of his Greatness – Part 2
In this second part, Amal Kiran asks two key questions – Did Gandhi embody the soul of India? Was it appropriate to give Gandhi the mysticism-charged Upanishadic title of “Mahatma”? His answer to both, we find, is in negative.
The Real Gandhi: An Impartial Estimate of his Greatness – Part 2 Read More »
Of Caste, Hierarchy and Humility: Sri Aurobindo Responds to the Gandhian View
Written in response to a disciple’s query about a particular statement of Gandhi, this letter of Sri Aurobindo strongly emphasises the need to develop a deeper and wider understanding of truth that is beyond mental-moral-ethical ideals. We also get a glimpse of a significant difference between the Christian or Semitic and the Hindu understanding of virtues or qualities, particularly Humility, which are considered important from a spiritual point of view.
Of Caste, Hierarchy and Humility: Sri Aurobindo Responds to the Gandhian View Read More »
The Psychology of Indian Nationalism – 9
In this part, A V Sastri briefly outlines how the unique Indian spirit of nationalist struggle for independence led by Sri Aurobindo, Lokmanya Tilak and others was gradually replaced by the moral-ethical nature of Gandhian call for political freedom. He also writes of the limits of such moralistic attempts.
The Psychology of Indian Nationalism – 9 Read More »