We explore two inter-related themes. One is Choice and Wisdom, related to which is the faculty of viveka, the intuitive discriminating reason which is developed by a purification of the organs of thought and knowledge. But all this is possible only by the grace of the Guru, which is our second theme for this issue.
Choose Wisely, Grow in Knowledge, Surrender to the Guru Read More »
We present four brief passages from Sri Aurobindo’s writings done in early 1910. The immense significance of these passages for today’s India can’t be missed.
On Ācāra, Vicāra, Viveka, Jñāna Read More »
Read here some insights from Sri Aurobindo on the guru-shishya parampara focusing on why one needs a Guru and the true role or work of a Guru.
Insights from Sri Aurobindo on Guru-Shishya Parampara – Part 1 Read More »
This second part of the 2-part article highlights Sri Aurobindo’s insights on the ideal relation between a Guru and a disciple, and why the Indian spiritual tradition has always supported a diversity of teachings, paths and gurus.
Insights from Sri Aurobindo on Guru-Shishya Parampara – Part 2 Read More »
This story is about the freedom of choice. The wise is the one who knows how to choose.
Three Boons – A Tale of Choice and Wisdom Read More »
In the tale of Samudra-manthan, the appearance of Mohini creates a situation where only the right discernment, viveka, can help the seeker of amrita separate the truth from falsehood, eternal from the transient, and make the right choice.
A Story about Viveka, Mohini, Vishnumāya and Mrityu Read More »
Volume II, Issue 2Author: Nithin Sridhar Editor’s note: For our Book of the Month, we bring for our readers a few excerpts from Nithin Sridhar’s latest book ‘Īśopaniṣad: An English Commentary’ published by Subbu Publications (2021). Don’t miss Nithin Sridhar in a conversation with Renaissance team on the topic – Dharma, Shastra and Future Society,
Excerpts from the Book – “Īśopaniṣad: An English Commentary” Read More »
In this second part of the series, the author speaks of the great value and emphasis our ancestors placed on protecting the plant kingdom given its role in keeping the whole cycle of life robust and strong. Several religious and social rituals were put in place to encourage the protection of plants and trees.
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 2 Read More »
We are relaunching the Renaissance with this issue centered on the theme of Yoga. Sri Aurobindo once said that it is to make the yoga the ideal of human life that India is rising today. Guided by these words, this present issue is our humble offering toward the celebration of June 21 as the International Yoga Day.
“To make the yoga the ideal of human life that India rises today” Read More »
Speaking of Sri Aurobindo as the greatest yogi of our age, Amal Kiran tells us that Integral Yoga, set on a manifold practical basis by Sri Aurobindo, promises the emergence of a new state of consciousness by which our persisting problems, individual and collective, will be radically solved.
The Greatest Yogi of Our Age Read More »