Be Generous, Be Sincere, and Evolve
Is our act of altruism truly an unselfish or non-egoistic act? Because often “altruism is only the sublimest form of selfishness,” reminds Sri Aurobindo.
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“One is unhappy only when one is not generous”
For the guiding light feature, we present a few short passages from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo which shed light on some key facets related to ‘Generosity’ which are then elaborated upon in other features.
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Practicing Higher Virtues as Aids to Evolution
We feature here three passages from Sri Aurobindo which give us a deep understanding of the inner significance of practicing higher virtues.
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The Ideal of Forgiveness – A Story by Sri Aurobindo
In this story, originally written in Bengali, Sri Aurobindo reminds of the high ideal of forgiveness that marks the Aryan character.
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Kashithumba, the Generous Flower
A meditation on Balsam ‘Generosity’ flower inspires the author to dig deep into the subtle but important difference between dakshinā, bhikshā and dāna.
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“Europe is the land of enjoyment, India of sacrifice”
Sri Aurobindo writes of the kindness, generosity, self-control, charity and other noble qualities that he witnessed in the convicts in Alipore Jail.
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Bringing Indian Culture in Schools: An Educationist’s Experience and Insights (Video)
Dr. Chhalamayi Reddy, an award-winning principal with more than 30 years of experience, shares her experience of bringing Indian-ness at her school.
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सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 12
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.
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Goodness in Bhartrihari’s Nitishataka
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.
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Pursuit of Goodness – A Resource for Teachers
This writeup featuring some aphorisms of Bhartrihari from his Nitishatakam, is included in a book titled “The Aim of Life.”
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The Timeless Tradition of Storytelling – An Art that Educates, Inspires and Elevates (Video)
Deepa Kiran, award-winning storyteller of international repute and an experienced teacher-trainer in the art of storytelling shares about the power of storytelling.
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 11
Read how walking or padayatra has been used traditionally and purposefully used in our culture with a deeper psychological or spiritual intent.
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Sri Aurobindo on the Aryan Ideal of Courage
An important writing of Sri Aurobindo, published in Arya in September 1914, in which he answers the question – What is the significance of the name, “Arya”.
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Of Life and War: Sri Aurobindo on Kurukshetra
Sri Aurobindo considers closely the situation from which the Gita arises, “in its largest bearings as a type of human life and even of all world-existence.”
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Stories of Courage as Told by the Mother
The Mother used the art of storytelling most sweetly and effectively to inculcate higher and nobler values. Let us read a few of her stories on Courage.
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The Conquest of India by the English
Sri Aurobindo give us a deeper understanding of the principal reasons why the mighty India could be easily conquered by the British.
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The Perfection of the Kshatriya Soul-Force
Sri Aurobindo helps us understand the Kshatriya turn of the nature and the integral perfection it can arrive at with the Yoga of Self-perfection.
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Arka, the ‘Courage’ Crown Flower
This flower-meditation on Arka, the ‘Courage’ flower beautifully blends some profound reflections on faith and sadhana with a story from the Mahabharata.
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Exploring Indian Culture and History through Curated Heritage Trails (Video)
Sawani Shetye shares with us some insights on how travel can be used effectively to learn and appreciate the diverse histories of India and her rich heritage.
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The Bourgeois and the Samurai – Part 1
This essay by Sri Aurobindo presents perhaps the finest analysis ever made about one of the most significant ways in which European colonial rule destroyed the spirit of India which strove for high ideals and noble values.
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