Vedic Rishis

Sri Aurobindo, the Seer deep-hearted

On 15th August 2023, as we enter the 151st year of Sri Aurobindo, we celebrate this occasion by releasing this special issue of Renaissance on the theme – Sri Aurobindo, the Rishi.

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.

Of Supermind, Vedic Rishis and Sri Aurobindo

Divine Mother, Guru, Sadhana, Spiritual Philosophy, Sri Aurobindo, the Rishi / By The Mother / August 15, 2023

These conversations of the Mother speak of the hint of Supermind in the Veda and Sri Aurobindo’s yogic work with regard to the descent of the Supermind.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram – The Golden Temple of The Mother Divine

Article, Culture, Divine Mother, Guru, Indian History, Scriptures, Sri Aurobindo, the Rishi / By Nolini Kanta Gupta / August 15, 2023

Sri Aurobindo established the Ashram amidst the pathetic deadness of then Pondicherry and the conspiracy and serious attacks from the British government.

In the Fire of Revelation – PART 1

Article, Poetry, Spiritual Philosophy, Sri Aurobindo, the Rishi / By Narendra Murty / August 15, 2023

In this two-part article, author Narendra Murty speaks of the higher ranges of consciousness beyond the intellect — inspiration, intuition and revelation — from where a Rishi receives knowledge. A Rishi is someone who sees and hears the Truth which he then expresses as Mantra. Using several insightful passages from Sri Aurobindo’s writings, particularly The Future Poetry, the author brings out Sri Aurobindo’s rishihood.

In the Fire of Revelation – PART 2