Sri Aurobindo writes of the kindness, generosity, self-control, charity and other noble qualities that he witnessed in the convicts in Alipore Jail.
“Europe is the land of enjoyment, India of sacrifice” Read More »
Dr. Chhalamayi Reddy, an award-winning principal with more than 30 years of experience, shares her experience of bringing Indian-ness at her school.
Bringing Indian Culture in Schools: An Educationist’s Experience and Insights (Video) Read More »
Shyam Kumari writes: “It was as if the Goddess of war was asking for the sacrifice of this brave soldier to make a martyr of him.”
Major Somnath Sharma, PVC – The ‘Saviour of Kashmir’ (Part 3) Read More »
Our ancestors added various regimens to maintain physical and mental discipline before and during the yatra to ensure the holistic well-being of the yatris.
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 12 Read More »
In addition to exploring the attribute of ‘Goodness’ this issue is our offering for the special month of April. On April 4 in 1910, Sri Aurobindo arrived in Pondicherry, his “cave of tapasya”. In 1920 on April 24th, the Mother arrived in Pondicherry to be with Sri Aurobindo and collaborate in the Supramental Yoga to bring down a new consciousness on the earth.
Towards a New World – Work of the Dual Avatāra Read More »
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother emphasise that the best way to do good for the world is to win victories over the weaknesses in our nature.
Doing Good by Conquering Oneself Read More »
We feature here some comments of the Mother on three aphorisms of Sri Aurobindo. These words reveal for us a deeper meaning of practicing goodness toward all.
Goodness in Sri Aurobindo’s Aphorisms Read More »
An offering for April 4 and April 24 – an essay summarising the new future which Sri Aurobindo and the Mother brought down with their Supramental Yoga.
Vishnu’s Fourth Stride, from Humanity to Divinity Read More »
This offering for April 24, the date of second and final arrival of the Mother in Pondicherry, gives a peek into the Yogic work of the Mother.
The Manifestation of the Mother of Ananda Read More »
Highlighted are the Mother’s comments on selected verses from the Dhammapada emphasising vigilance over one’s feelings and thoughts.
From the Dhammapada: On Goodness and Vigilance Read More »
Charity is often misunderstood and practiced ignorantly out of ego. Only a serene soul and self-mastery can lead to truly effective charity.
The Mother on True and Sublime Charity Read More »
Like others parts of our being, the ethical being is also a growth and a seeking towards the absolute, the divine, which can only be attained securely in the suprarational.
Sri Aurobindo on the Essence of Ethics Read More »
We often confuse or misinterpret the ‘good’ by limiting our understanding to a moral-ethical view of ‘good’ and ‘bad’, right and wrong. Sri Aurobindo wrote several letters explaining the core difference with between a moral life and spiritual life. A few are featured here.
Sri Aurobindo on Morality and Yoga Read More »
These words of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother emphasise that Divine is beyond good and evil and that man moving Godwards must identify with the Divine.
Of God, Universe, Good and Evil Read More »
An answer to a question many ask – if there is a God and if He is All-love, sarvamaṅgalam, why does He create evil or, if He does not create it, why permits it.
Sri Aurobindo on the Principle of Evil Read More »
This documentary about an animal rescue farm reminds us of the Mother’s advice that one should always treat animals with respect, love and compassion.
A Documentary on Peepal Farm, an Animal Rescue Farm Read More »
The author summarises the right attitude of compassion, kindness and respect one must cultivate toward all living creatures.
Cultivate Goodness and Kindness toward Animals Read More »
Sri Aurobindo’s free renderings into English of Bhartrihari’s Nitishataka is a delightful reading. We feature a few verses related to the theme of Goodness.
Goodness in Bhartrihari’s Nitishataka Read More »
This writeup featuring some aphorisms of Bhartrihari from his Nitishatakam, is included in a book titled “The Aim of Life.”
Pursuit of Goodness – A Resource for Teachers Read More »
Shobha Mitra shares an incident when she was in the grip of jealousy which the Mother made completely disappear from her being.
Resolving the Inner Revolts by Calling the Mother Read More »