Going through the voluminous correspondence of the Master with Nirodbaran, Dilip Kumar Roy and several other disciples, we find a deeply endearing human and humourous side of the great Mahayogi. Even when it came to a serious topic such as the conflict between science and religion, Sri Aurobindo could use his charming wit and satire to make a profound point.
Sri Aurobindo’s Response to a Sceptic Read More »
This article was first published in Mother India, 15 August 1972, under the title “Laughter of the Gods: Sri Aurobindo’s Wit and Humour”.
Sri Aurobindo, the Avatar of Supramental Humour Read More »
This piece highlights the vast, integral being of Sri Aurobindo, the Rishi, as well as the greatly endearing personality of Sri Aurobindo, the modern Guru.
What Sri Aurobindo Means to Me Read More »
For the ‘Book of the Month’ we again highlight Nirodbaran’s magnificent ‘Twelve Years with Sri Aurobindo’. The focus this time is on his delightful description of Sri Aurobindo’s suppertime, his second and last meal of the day.
An Account of Sri Aurobindo’s Supper Time Read More »
In our Book of the Month, we feature Nirodbaran’s book titled ‘Twelve Years with Sri Aurobindo’ and zoom in on a special excerpt where he describes some delightful aspects of Champaklal’s ‘bhakta’ personality. Reading these excerpts is an entire education in what it means to truly serve the Divine.
Champaklal – The Epitome of Self-giving Read More »
Replying humorously to Nirodbaran’s queries, Sri Aurobindo reveals a nuanced view of his Supramentalisation and his conquest of death.
Sri Aurobindo on His Supramentalisation and Immortality Read More »
We present selected conversations of Sri Aurobindo with a few disciples where the matter of peace came up. Readers will find some insightful perspectives here which may help widen and deepen our understanding of peace in Integral Yoga.
For Peace, Go to Ramana Maharshi Read More »
A conversation of Sri Aurobindo with a few disciples on cultivating an attitude of equality toward food in spiritual life.
On Vegetarianism, Compassion and Equality Read More »
Selected humorous correspondence of Nirodbaran with Sri Aurobindo which explore a few themes related to the working of Sri Aurobindo’s Force and its receptivity by the sadhaks.
Of Force, Receptivity and Laughs Read More »