Inspired by Sri Aurobindo’s essay titled National Value of Art, this conversation explored how art and creative expression can be used for refining the vital as well as facilitating healing and growth in an educational context.
A Conversation on Art for Chittashuddhi, Purification of the Heart Read More »
The Mother emphasizes that to control one’s speech is “far more fruitful austerity” than the ascetic practice of complete abstinence from talking.
Control of Speech, Mental Austerity and Inner Silence – 1 Read More »
The selections in this part highlight the Mother’s advice on the control of speech in intellectual and spiritual domains.
Control of Speech, Mental Austerity and Inner Silence – 2 Read More »
The Mother highlights the significance of silence for learning, and also gives teachers and students great practical guidance in this regard.
Silence and Education: Some Practical Guidance Read More »
Read about some contemplative practices which the author and her team at Creative School use regularly for both Education and Healing purposes.
Experiencing the Divine through Nature’s Mandalas Read More »
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 »
This 2-part article is excerpted from a long essay titled ‘The Yoga of the Indian Nation’ published in August 2007 issue of Mother India.
The Lines of Our National Yoga – 1 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 »
The author explores the deep significance of Sri Aurobindo’s remarkable essay titled ‘On Original Thinking’ for today’s new India.
‘On Original Thinking’: An Infallible Light for the Vision of New India – 1 Read More »
In this part 2, the author summarizes Sri Aurobindo’s essay and brings out its contemporary significance for Indian youth.
‘On Original Thinking’: An Infallible Light for the Vision of New India – 2 Read More »
The Mother explains that whether it is finding solutions to mathematical problems, doing scientific work or artistic work, it all depends on the degree of concentration and the orientation of concentration.
Concentration and Intellectual Development Read More »
The author, who is deeply interested in applying the Mother’s teachings of Integral Education in her classroom setting, shares a few insights.
Developing the Ability to Concentrate: An Educator’s Reflection Read More »