Is there something like metaphysical food and sleep? The author makes us reflect on these dimensions of food and sleep and offers some valuable insights in the spirit of ‘All Life is Yoga.’
Food and Sleep, Beyond the Physical Read More »
The author reminds that “if there is a highest point of meeting between Literature and Yoga, it has to be in the works of Sri Aurobindo.”
A Splendour that Lit up the Suns Read More »
Pointing out the nature of religion, the author highlights how religion while being a means of social cohesion can also become a source of conflict. He emphasises that because most religious oriented people tend to focus only on the external aspects, religion as such does not help in inner transformation. For that one must go on an inner search, the path of yoga.
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart Read More »
The view which separates ordinary life — and its related goal of pursuit of money — from spiritual life is inconsistent with the declaration of Isha Upanishad – Isha vasyam idam sarvam.
The Stairway of Yoga Read More »
How important are human relations in larger scheme of life and our spiritual destiny? A Zen story highlights the attitudes of detachment and equanimity.
Make Not a Bond of Love 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 »
Observations and suggestions made by the author here are based on his personal experience of reading Sri Aurobindo’s works.
On Reading Sri Aurobindo’s Works: A Personal Account – Part 1 Read More »
Based on his own experience, the author shares some observations on how one may prepare to approach reading the epic poem, Savitri.
On Reading Sri Aurobindo’s Works: A Personal Account – Part 2 Read More »