A conversation exploring the connection between Indian arts, particularly performing arts, and human psychology in the light of Indian knowledge traditions.
A Conversation on Exploring Human Psychology through NāṭyaŚāstra (Video) Read More »
In the Indian vision, all Art is a medium to express the Ananda, this Eternal Delight through form. An Indian painter or sculptor seeks the pure intensities of delight as he searches for the universal beauty revealed or hidden in all creation. As he seeks perfection in the form that comes through his hand or brush, his inner being experiences a sort of enlightenment through the power of a certain “spiritually aesthetic Ananda”, reminds Sri Aurobindo.
The Way of the Indian Artist Read More »
The author gives a broad overview of what constitutes an ideal artist as per the Indian cultural tradition. The focus is primarily on visual arts.
“Creation is a misnomer; nothing in the world is created” Read More »
India conceived the philosophy of art, early on in the Vedic period itself. The highest vision of the Rishis was at the root of all great art forms in India.
The Spiritual Roots of Art in India Read More »
Read about the sacred origins of dance as per the Indian cultural tradition. Also emphasized here is an integral vision of art in India.
The Rapture of the Cosmic Dance – 1 Read More »
The focus of drama in India was along the lines of the Indian view of life which emphasised continuity and renewal as well as an urge to create an ideal life.
The Rapture of the Cosmic Dance – 2 Read More »
This new series explores the Spirit and Forms of Art in India. The first issue focuses on the theme: The Purpose of Art – From Beauty to Bliss.
The Purpose of Art – From Beauty to Bliss Read More »
How is Beauty connected with delight, harmony and life? How does one experience the delight of beauty? Read and reflect. Also, watch a video featuring an insight from the Mother on how “the anguish of desire” distorts the experience of beauty.
“Beauty is his footprint…” (with video) Read More »
The Mother speaks of Sri Aurobindo as the “Future advancing towards its realisation”. He is the Avatar of the Future, the one who not only declares that in the spiritual development of the consciousness upon earth “the great past ought to be followed by a greater future,” but has also given world the assurance of a divine future.
“Each action left the footprints of a god” Read More »
In this second issue exploring Silence and Solitude, we begin with a reflection on the place of solitude in human relations.
On Life, Love and Inner Solitude Read More »
As we come to the close of our ‘Streams of Sadhana’ topic, we take up the theme Silence and Solitude. This is the first of the two issues on this theme.
Sea of Stormy Passions, Sea of Serene Silences (a poem, a narration and more) Read More »
We continue our exploration of the theme – Divine in Nature, with a greater focus on communion with material nature as a means to widen our consciousness.
“An unseen Presence moulds the oblivious clay.” Read More »
The absolute Brahman manifests as the Ishwara, the one Eternal. It also manifests as the multiplicity of the One in the Jiva, the living creature. Thus creating the double aspect of Being and Becoming. What we call as the soul or psychic entity in the individual is an eternal portion of Brahman, the Ishwara. But what of the other parts in an individual which move, act, and grow in the plane of Ignorance? What of the world movements, the affairs of our lives and the struggles and conflicts therein? If all these are workings of the Nature, of which our human nature is an intrinsic aspect, what is the relation of Ishwara with the Nature? The current issue and the one following this will explore some aspects of the theme – Divine in Nature.
The One Who Fashions a Cosmos, and a Curl Read More »
We celebrate the Mother’s birthday and the anniversary of the Golden Day with a special issue on the theme – The Mother’s Grace.
Only Her Grace Makes Us Remember Her, Always Read More »
After exploring the theme of Yoga of Indian Nation, we do a deep dive into the soul of India, the Sanatana Dharma. The Veda, Sri Aurobindo tells us, is the bed-rock of Indian civilisation, and is the creation of an early intuitive and symbolic mentality. Inspired by this we explore in this issue the theme of symbolism in Sanatana Dharma.
Sri Aurobindo on Symbolism in the Veda Read More »
This 2-part article summarizes Sri Aurobindo’s explanations of the deeper symbolism of Vedic Gods and Goddesses, powers and names of the One Supreme.
The Gods and Goddesses of the Veda – 1 Read More »
Read in this part about the deeper symbolism of several Vedic goddesses such as Saraswati, Ila, Mahi, Dakshina and Usha.
The Gods and Goddesses of the Veda – 2 Read More »
In our ongoing series – Streams of Sadhana, we turn our attention to collective yoga this time – Yoga of the Indian Nation. India today is politically free. But is she also on her way to rediscover her unique temperament, her true role and mission? Are we as a people working toward a true Indian renaissance that is grounded in India’s eternal spirit and truths? The current issue explores some of these questions and more.
India, the Spiritual Battlefield of the World Read More »
How is Sri Aurobindo’s spiritual nationalism which invokes the highest ideals of Sanatana Dharma different from a narrow and exclusive religious nationalism?
Sanatana Dharma and Indian Nationalism – 1 Read More »
In this part, the author briefly underlines the history of secularism in Europe and investigates its inappropriateness in the Indian context.
Sanatana Dharma and Indian Nationalism – 2 Read More »