Book Review – Ratul Chakraborty’s ‘Vritrahan’
Enjoy this delightful book review, which is just as poetic in its feel as the book it speaks of.
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From Nature to Supernature
What is the relation between the hidden Divinity in our nature and the evolutionary inner journey that is called Yoga when pursued consciously?
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Supramental Manifestation and the New World (video)
To celebrate the anniversary of the Supramental Manifestation, let us recall how the Mother explains the deep significance of this realization. Also included here is a video submitted by one of our contributors.
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The New Consciousness and Human Attitude
In this conversation with a disciple, dated 2 May 1956, the Mother explains clearly what it takes to perceive the working of a new consciousness in the earth-atmosphere. She reminds that if want the new supramental consciousness to transform us, we must open ourselves and make an effort to progress.
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Deva and Asura in the Bhagavad Gita
The psycho-spiritual interpretation of Daivic and Asuric natures as described in the Bhagavad Gita finds its origin in the ancient Vedic symbolism.
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Of Pratīka and Pratimā: Why Do We Need Images and Symbols?
Three excerpts from Swami Vivekananda’s addresses on Bhakti Yogain in which he speaks of the significance and the symbolism of images and forms for a devotee.
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The Inner Truth of Mūrti Pūjā
The author speaks of the deeper symbolism behind the mūrti pūjā, and reminds of the truth of the Finite Form, which is a mūrti or a picture created to express some specific aspect of the Formless Infinite.
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Vaishnava Symbolism and the Future of Symbols
Read about a delightful and profound aphorism of Sri Aurobindo. The author also speaks of the future of spiritual symbolism in artistic expression.
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Sri Aurobindo’s Concept of Evolution and Superman – I
Kireet Joshi elucidates in these passages Sri Aurobindo’s concept of complete person which reveals the futuristic vision of Sri Aurobindo for humanity.
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