Indian Spirituality

Mar 21 2023March 19, 2023

Money was the helper; Money is the bar

All Life is Yoga, Article, Human Evolution, Money and Yoga, Reflection, Work and Yoga, Yoga / By Deven Shah

The author presents his evolving understanding of the nature of money and developing a yogic approach to engaging with money. Also read about the ideals set by the Mother regarding attitude toward personal possession, especially in the context of Auroville.

Jan 21 2023January 16, 2023

Such Indeed is Maya – a Tale Retold by Sri Ramakrishna

All Life is Yoga, Human Relations and Yoga, Tales and Stories / By Renaissance Editor

We feature a Pauranic story which illustrates the hold that our attachments have on the ordinary experience of human relationships.

Nov 21 2022May 21, 2023

Sri Aurobindo’s Interpretation of Indian Culture: The Mahabharata – 1

Culture, Essay, Scriptures, Sri Aurobindo Circle Archives / By Prema Nandkumar

With this issue we begin serialising Dr. Prema Nandkumar’s essay focusing on the Mahabharata in the light of Sri Aurobindo.

Oct 21 2022May 16, 2023

The Initiation – A Story Told by the Mother

All Life is Yoga, Education, Guru, Tales and Stories, Yoga / By The Mother

A delightful story told by the Mother which speaks of what a real initiation means and how a guru prepares a shishya for receiving higher knowledge.

Oct 21 2022March 18, 2023

Sri Aurobindo’s Interpretation of Indian Culture: The Ramayana – 4

Culture, Essay, Scriptures, Sri Aurobindo Circle Archives / By Prema Nandkumar

Sri Aurobindo felt that when dealing with the human personality of Rama one should get into the spirit of his age and race. Read more in this part.

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?

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.

May 21 2022September 2, 2022

Bringing Indian Culture in Schools: An Educationist’s Experience and Insights (Video)

Culture, Education, Insightful Conversations, Society, Video / By Beloo Mehra

Dr. Chhalamayi Reddy, an award-winning principal with more than 30 years of experience, shares her experience of bringing Indian-ness at her school.

Apr 21 2022April 20, 2022

The Manifestation of the Mother of Ananda

Article, Divine Mother, Sadhana, Spiritual Philosophy, Sunlit Path, Video / By M. P. Pandit

This offering for April 24, the date of second and final arrival of the Mother in Pondicherry, gives a peek into the Yogic work of the Mother.

Apr 21 2022May 4, 2023

From the Dhammapada: On Goodness and Vigilance

Article, Goodness, Meditation, Sunlit Path, Twelve Soul-qualities / By The Mother

Highlighted are the Mother’s comments on selected verses from the Dhammapada emphasising vigilance over one’s feelings and thoughts.

Apr 21 2022May 4, 2023

Of God, Universe, Good and Evil

Essay, Goodness, Spiritual Philosophy, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Sri Aurobindo

These words of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother emphasise that Divine is beyond good and evil and that man moving Godwards must identify with the Divine.

Apr 21 2022May 4, 2023

Sri Aurobindo on the Principle of Evil

Article, Goodness, Human Evolution, Spiritual Philosophy, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Sri Aurobindo

An answer to a question many ask – if there is a God and if He is All-love, sarvamaṅgalam, why does He create evil or, if He does not create it, why permits it.

Mar 21 2022May 4, 2023

The Perfection of the Kshatriya Soul-Force

Article, Courage, Human Evolution, Spiritual Philosophy, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Sri Aurobindo

Sri Aurobindo helps us understand the Kshatriya turn of the nature and the integral perfection it can arrive at with the Yoga of Self-perfection.

Feb 21 2022February 19, 2022

Sacrifice and Egoism – PART III

Essay, Spiritual Philosophy, Sri Aurobindo Circle Archives, Yoga / By A. L. Crampton Chalk

The author highlights the dangers of half-lights and small illuminations on the paths of the spirit. He also gives a simple test by which the value and true origin of experiences and phases of change of consciousness may be estimated.

Feb 21 2022February 19, 2022

Sacrifice and Egoism – PART IV

Essay, Spiritual Philosophy, Sri Aurobindo Circle Archives, Yoga / By A. L. Crampton Chalk

Continued from Part III If any proof were needed of the immanence and validity of the law of sacrifice in our universe, …

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Dec 21 2021December 20, 2021

Sri Aurobindo on Isha Upanishad – Part 6

Essay, Religion, Scriptures, Spiritual Philosophy, Sri Aurobindo Circle Archives / By M. P. Pandit

The last 2 verses of Isha Upanishad are Rishi’s powerful invocations to Gods Surya and Agni who alone can uplift him and open still higher vistas of Light and Power leading to the final goal of Immortality while still living on earth for a full span of life.

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