Conscious Parenting for Conscious Humanity
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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True Maternity and Conscious Parenting
In the Guiding Light feature we present selected passages from the Mother on the meaning of true maternity, conscious conception, pregnancy and parenting.
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Conscious Conception, Soul’s Choice and More
The Mother explains that even when the soul has come consciously and has participated in the formation of the physical body, so long as the body is formed in the usual animal way, it will have to struggle and correct all those things which come from this human animality.
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Parenting and Education in Subjective Age
Progressive ideas on parenting accepted by growing sections of humanity are part of an evolutionary movement to an age of deeper subjectivism.
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“The Superman Shall be Born of Woman”
A passage from the Mother’s message titled “To the Women of Japan”. This was written sometime between 1916-1920 during her stay in Japan.
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Parenting in the New Age (Video)
Watch this video for some insights into new challenges for parents now that the new consciousness is at work on the earth. Also reflect on a fundamental question: why does one want to have a child?
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“How to Bring Up a Child”: A Practical Compilation
Read excerpts from ‘How to Bring Up a Child’ which is primarily a compilation of practical guidance on parenting given by the Mother.
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Gṛhasthadharma: The Dharma of a Householder
Briefly describing the dharma of a householder, this essay highlights the relevance of the Indian view of gradual human development through stages of life.
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Kunti – A Paradigm of Conscious Parenting
Read about the heroic motherhood that Kunti epitomises for all times to come. Kunti stands out as a symbol of patience, courage, sacrifice and forbearance.
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Self-giving that Transforms Human Relationships
The author takes a fascinating example from the world of literature to speak of the significance of self-giving in parenting and all human relationships.
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Conscious Conception and Pregnancy: Listening to a Personal Journey (Video)
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.
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What is a Family?: Tales Told by the Mother
We feature a few stories told by the Mother which help children learn how to keep widening the definition of family, and thereby grow in capacity for love.
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Child as a Role Model and a Precursor of New World
The author reminds us that often the presence of children has the potential to invoke in the grownups nobler qualities of the heart and of the psychic being.
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Working Mums: A Letter to All Concerned
The author speaks of the need for a sincere introspection and a conscious preparation when balancing the demands of parenting and career.
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“I have a working mother, Sir”: A Daughter Remembers
Many readers who grew up with mothers who worked outside the home while also fully engaged in parenting will connect with this author’s experience.
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Two Poems on Conscious Parenting
The first poem reminds us that children are capable of dreaming of a glorious future. The second speaks of the significance of parents’ aspiration and preparation for bringing down a conscious soul on earth.
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India for Yoga, Yoga for India
An issue focusing on yoga, in honour of International Yoga Day, June 21. Ongoing series on Psychology of Indian Nationalism continues with focus on ancient Rishis envisioning a polity in alignment with the spirit and ideals of Indian culture.
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“All Life is Yoga”
Some insights from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother on deeper meaning and aim of Yoga, a methodised effort towards self-perfection by the expression of the secret potentialities latent in the being.
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