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 – 2 Read More »
Rethinking our education in the light of the essential principles of education emphasised in Indian culture will bring greater harmony in the Indian mind.
Back to Basics, Lessons for the Future – 3 Read More »
Bindu Popli, an artist and art educator speaks of the significance of art education in helping students develop a greater sense of harmony and inner balance.
Educating the Vital – Art Education for Inner Harmony (Video) Read More »
A conscious change in the human birthing and parenting can be an important and undeniable way to enable the creation of a conscious humanity.
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Briefly describing the dharma of a householder, this essay highlights the relevance of the Indian view of gradual human development through stages of life.
Gṛhasthadharma: The Dharma of a Householder Read More »
We speak with Vijayalakshmi C. about her experience in consciously preparing herself for pregnancy and childbirth. She shares with us how her study of the writings of the Mother and our ancient practices of Sanatana Dharma guided her in this journey.
Conscious Conception and Pregnancy: Listening to a Personal Journey (Video) Read More »
It is a perfect opportunity, this Hour of God, 15 August 2022 – the date that marks the 150th birthday of Sri Aurobindo, and by no coincidence, 75 years of India’s political independence, to sing glories of the Eternal Presence that Sri Aurobindo was, is and will be.
“A God’s Labour”: Sri Aurobindo’s Work Divine Read More »
Vinata Joshi speaks to us about Powada, a popular performance art from Maharashtra, involving story-telling, poetry, music and theatre arts.
Powada, a Story-telling Performance Art (Video) Read More »
Since August 2021, every month we have been exploring each of the twelve attributes that the Mother says are essential for full manifestation of Her Work. We have now come to Peace. Like the previous eleven issues, here also we explore the soul-quality of Peace in its various dimensions — inner and outer, individual and collective.
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Equality is one of the twelve qualities that the Mother says we must cultivate within ourselves and progressively deepen as we walk the Sunlit Path. Through our varied offerings we have delved into various dimensions of equality. We also attempt to highlight relevant passages which throw much-necessary light on how to grow in equality, a state of inner samatā.
Practicing Equality and Harmony Read More »
We speak with the authors of book, ‘The Games India Plays’ about the necessity of reviving and popularising the traditional outdoor games of India.
Is our act of altruism truly an unselfish or non-egoistic act? Because often “altruism is only the sublimest form of selfishness,” reminds Sri Aurobindo.
Be Generous, Be Sincere, and Evolve Read More »
Dr. Chhalamayi Reddy, an award-winning principal with more than 30 years of experience, shares her experience of bringing Indian-ness at her school.
Bringing Indian Culture in Schools: An Educationist’s Experience and Insights (Video) Read More »
In addition to exploring the attribute of ‘Goodness’ this issue is our offering for the special month of April. On April 4 in 1910, Sri Aurobindo arrived in Pondicherry, his “cave of tapasya”. In 1920 on April 24th, the Mother arrived in Pondicherry to be with Sri Aurobindo and collaborate in the Supramental Yoga to bring down a new consciousness on the earth.
Towards a New World – Work of the Dual Avatāra Read More »
Deepa Kiran, award-winning storyteller of international repute and an experienced teacher-trainer in the art of storytelling shares about the power of storytelling.
We explore Courage through several viewpoints for it is an essential quality on the path of yoga of transformation – on individual and collective level.
Courage Our Armour, Faith Our Sword, We Must Walk Read More »
Sawani Shetye shares with us some insights on how travel can be used effectively to learn and appreciate the diverse histories of India and her rich heritage.
Exploring Indian Culture and History through Curated Heritage Trails (Video) Read More »
A special issue with 21 offerings celebrating the Mother’s birthday and exploring the attribute ‘Progress’ from individual and collective perspectives.
Always Stay Open to a New Progress Read More »