In our ‘All Life is Yoga’ series, this month we take up the theme – Work and Yoga. In addition to relevant selections from different volumes of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, our offerings also include insightful writings by M.P. Pandit, Shobha Mitra, Prema Nandkumar, Martha Orton, M.S. Srinivasan, Divyanshi Chugh, Narendra Murty and a video recording of a book discussion with Larry Seidlitz.
Arjuna’s Crisis and Divine Obligation to Act Read More »
We feature here some valuable guidance from Sri Aurobindo on the value and significance of work in the path of Integral Yoga.
Sri Aurobindo on Work as Sadhana Read More »
The Mother’s guidance on Work and Surrender is especially relevant for all aspiring to grow inwardly through yoga of works.
“I make no difference between work and yoga.” Read More »
Excerpts from Sri Aurobindo’s ‘The Synthesis of Yoga’, where he describes the key principles of the Karmayoga as laid down in the Bhagavad Gita.
Equality in the Yoga of Works: The Way of the Gita Read More »
These selections from Sri Aurobindo’s ‘Letters on Yoga’ speak of the usefulness of work, and how to cultivate the right attitude toward work.
Guidance on Why Work and How to Work Read More »
Sri Aurobindo reminds us that all work is equal in the eyes of the spirit. No work is big or small, and all work can be done in the spirit of sadhana.
“Spiritually there is nothing big or small.” Read More »
The Mother gives highly practical guidance about the right attitude necessary for sincerely practicing the yoga of works in a collective setting.
“I do not give positions… I give them work” Read More »
M.P. Pandit writes that when done with right attitude and as a sincere offering to the Mother, work has more dynamic effect than meditation.
The Spirit of Karmayoga at Sri Aurobindo Ashram Read More »
These selections from Sri Aurobindo’s letters highlight the necessity of work in Integral Yoga and guide us on how to open to the Mother’s force.
Working for the Mother or Meditating on Her? Read More »
The author examines some key challenges with workers’ concentration in the corporate context and sheds light on developing a greater concentration.
Power of Concentration for Enhancing Productivity Read More »
Sri Aurobindo answers the disciples’ questions about how to open to receive the Mother’s force and become a perfect instrument for her work.
Sri Aurobindo on the Mother’s Force in Work and Action Read More »
Shobha Mitra narrates how she learned an important lesson from the Mother on cultivating humility and dissolving personal egoism of the doer of works.
A Lesson in Humility and Dissolving the Egoism of the Doer Read More »
In addition to a review of Larry Seidlitz’s book ‘Integral Yoga at Work’, a recording of an online interaction with the author is also featured here.
Integral Yoga at Work (Book Review and Meet the Author) Read More »
Given that different inner attitudes and aspirations motivate individuals to work, the author speaks of five evolutionary stages, with ‘Work as Worship’ as the highest stage.
Work as Worship: Are You Able to Do That? Read More »
This brief commentary on a Zen story is a selection from the author’s forthcoming book titled ‘An Oak Tree in the Garden – Exploring the World of Zen’.
The Tunnel – A Zen Story Read More »
With this issue we begin serialising Dr. Prema Nandkumar’s essay focusing on the Mahabharata in the light of Sri Aurobindo.
Sri Aurobindo’s Interpretation of Indian Culture: The Mahabharata – 1 Read More »