Indian History

Is There Something Like Indian-ness?

Article, Culture, Indian History, Nation, Religion / By M. S. Srinivasan / September 21, 2023

As part of the recent seminar on ‘Indian-ness in the 21st Century’, M. S. Srinivasan submitted a thought-provoking article which is featured here.

The Rishis as Makers of Indian Civilization

Culture, Guiding Light, Sri Aurobindo, the Rishi / By Sri Aurobindo / August 15, 2023

We highlight selected words of Sri Aurobindo on who is a Rishi and how the essence of Indian civilisation was shaped by the great Rishis.

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 Sri Aurobindo / March 21, 2023

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

Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 1

All Life is Yoga, Education, Essay, Indian History, Nation / By Beloo Mehra / October 21, 2022

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

Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 2

All Life is Yoga, Education, Essay, Indian History, Nation / By Beloo Mehra / October 21, 2022

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.

Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 3

All Life is Yoga, Education, Essay, Indian History, Nation / By Beloo Mehra / October 21, 2022

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

Sri Aurobindo: His Birth Unique, His Presence Ubiquitous

Article, Indian History, Nation, Poetry, Sri Aurobindo - The Eternal Presence / By Charan Singh Kedarkhandi / August 15, 2022

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.

We bow to you, Sri Aurobindo, O Sun of the New Age, Bringer of the New Light! (Video)

Poetry, Sri Aurobindo - The Eternal Presence, Video / By Suhas Mehra / August 15, 2022

A video post on the poem ‘The New Creator’ which speaks of the significance of the Yoga of Sri Aurobindo for the future of India, world, humanity and earth.

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 / August 15, 2022

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

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 / August 15, 2022

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.

Major Somnath Sharma, PVC – The ‘Saviour of Kashmir’ (Part 4)

Book of the Month, Courage, Indian History, Nation, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Shyam Kumari / June 21, 2022

This is the concluding part of the biography of Major Somnath Sharma, the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra in independent India.

Major Somnath Sharma, PVC – The ‘Saviour of Kashmir’ (Part 3)

Book of the Month, Courage, Indian History, Nation, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Shyam Kumari / May 21, 2022

Shyam Kumari writes: “It was as if the Goddess of war was asking for the sacrifice of this brave soldier to make a martyr of him.”

The Poetic Strength and Beauty of ‘Baji Prabhou’ – Part I

Article, Courage, Culture, Indian History, Nation, Poetry, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Shruti Bidwaikar / March 21, 2022

Read how Sri Aurobindo, the poet par excellence, expresses the exemplary strength, patriotism and valour of Baji Prabhou Deshpande by invoking different rasas.

Is There Something Like Indian-ness?

The Rishis as Makers of Indian Civilization

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

We bow to you, Sri Aurobindo, O Sun of the New Age, Bringer of the New Light! (Video)

Powada, a Story-telling Performance Art (Video)

India and Her Mission: Free E-Books on India

Major Somnath Sharma, PVC – The ‘Saviour of Kashmir’ (Part 4)

Major Somnath Sharma, PVC – The ‘Saviour of Kashmir’ (Part 3)

The Poetic Strength and Beauty of ‘Baji Prabhou’ – Part I

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