Usha Stotra | Sri Aurobindo | Video
Written in Bengali in the manner of the Rigvedic Suktas, Sri Aurobindo composed Usha Stotra in Pondicherry. English translation by Nolini Kanta Gupta.
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The Upanishads Elucidated: Indrajāl – Be a Spark-ling in Indra’s Cosmic Net – 1
How do we invoke the power of Indra to help us conquer the modern Vritras that bind us today? Where lies the spark that can activate the vajra of the Indra?
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The Upanishads Elucidated: Indrajāl – Be a Spark-ling in Indra’s Cosmic Net – 2
In this part, continue to read the story of Kavi and how he finds the source of that spark which will help activate the vajra of Indra.
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Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri and Vyasa’s Savitri – 3
In continuation of the first two parts of this essay published in the last issue, read here about some of the deep symbolism found in Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri.
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Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri and Vyasa’s Savitri – 4
Satyavan symbolizes the aspiring human spirit caught in the mesh of ignorance and death. Savitri is the Divine’s Grace, the Divine’s love which has come down.
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Sri Aurobindo on Symbolism in the Veda
After exploring the theme of Yoga of Indian Nation, we do a deep dive into the soul of India, the Sanatana Dharma. The Veda, Sri Aurobindo tells us, is the bed-rock of Indian civilisation, and is the creation of an early intuitive and symbolic mentality. Inspired by this we explore in this issue the theme of symbolism in Sanatana Dharma.
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The Angirasa Legend in the Veda
Sri Aurobindo summarizes the symbolism behind the legend of Angiras Rishis from the RigVeda, and touches upon who is truly an Aryan in the Veda.
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The Legend of the Lost Cows
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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Of Dogs, Gods and Elements: Symbolism in the Upanishads
From the original essay titled ‘Upanishadic Symbolism’ we take up three aspects – about the Five Elements, Triple Agni and Number of Gods.
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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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