The Mighty Pen of Sri Aurobindo: Bande Mataram
This excerpt by Sujata Nahar highlights the mighty ‘journalistic’ pen of Sri Aurobindo which he used so effectively to awaken the nation.
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Inner Preparation for the Darshan Day – 15 August Special (with Video)
Enjoy this special video featuring Sri Aurobindo’s guidance on how we can make every August 15 a definitive step in our inner progress.
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A Conversation on Nāṭyaśāstra & Contemporary Indian Society (Video)
Watch the recording of a conversation which explores the contemporary relevance of Natyashastra, a foundational text of Indian Aesthetic tradition.
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Of Silken Threads that Bind Life and Art
From painting to poetry, from traditional to digital, from past to the future, like a rich Phulkari find in this issue a rich tapestry of creative expression.
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How to ‘See’ Indian Painting – Two Examples by Sri Aurobindo
We feature two examples through which Sri Aurobindo teaches us how to ‘see’ an Indian painting – one from Ajanta, and the other from Bengali school of painting.
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Sri Aurobindo and Indian Aesthetics – Part 3 (with 3 videos)
With selected poems as examples, the author describes Sri Aurobindo’s aesthetics, its principle, process, purpose, and philosophy.
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When Ustad Alauddin Khan Visited the Ashram
In 1949 Ustad Alauddin Khan visited the Ashram for a few days. He also made a musical offering to Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
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Selections from Tagore, in Translation
These selections from Rabindranath Tagore’s writings were published in the May 1961 issue of Mother India — 1961 being the centenary year of the Kobiguru. These were translated by Sanat K. Banerji and Nolini Kanta Gupta.
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Appreciating Indian Genius through Exploring Traditional and Digital Arts
The author narrates a personal account of his journey of exploring Indian Art. He has been experimenting with traditional and digital visual arts.
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