The Spiritual Roots of Art in India
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.
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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.
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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.
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The art of dhūlichitra mentioned in several ancient Indian treatises on art is known by many names such as kolam, rangoli, alpona, mandana, etc.
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The legend of the lost Cows helps us understand the deeper secret of the Veda. For this we first must know the symbolism behind the word ‘go’.
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The author underlines some of the key ideas of Sri Aurobindo that could be taken forward for further treatment in academia, both present and future.
Sri Aurobindo and the Modern Academic World Read More »
The author argues that the third phase of the national yoga is about the emergence of the true Indian soul, free from traditions and customs, wide and spiritual in its outlook.
The Lines of Our National Yoga – 2 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.
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In this 2-part article, the author highlights what makes India’s nation-soul different from that of Europe. Using insights from Swami Vivekananda and Sri Aurobindo, the author emphasizes that it is this essential temperament of Indian nation which gives her a unique mission for the world and humanity.
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