Book Review – Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom by Sanjeev Sanyal
“This book lifts a veil revealing a vast, restless world of freedom fighters whose names, sacrifices, and dreams were quietly pushed out of our textbooks.”
Sri Aurobindo in Politics – An Eye-witness Account
This excerpt reveals the character and attitude of Sri Aurobindo as a politician when he was leading the Nationalist or Extremist Party.
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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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The Origin of Image Worship in India
The origin of image worship in India appears to be very ancient. Many believe it to be the result of the followers of Gautama Buddha adoring their master and worshipping him in the form of images on his apotheosis after death. However, there are indications on the prevalence of image worship among the Hindus long before the time of Gautama Buddha.
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Art in India: A Quick Historical Look – I
The author emphasizes the ‘sacred’ foundation of all artistic creation in India. Part 1 focuses on a brief history of sculpture in India.
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India, the Spiritual Battlefield of the World
In our ongoing series – Streams of Sadhana, we turn our attention to collective yoga this time – Yoga of the Indian Nation. India today is politically free. But is she also on her way to rediscover her unique temperament, her true role and mission? Are we as a people working toward a true Indian renaissance that is grounded in India’s eternal spirit and truths? The current issue explores some of these questions and more.
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The Lines of Our National Yoga – 1
This 2-part article is excerpted from a long essay titled ‘The Yoga of the Indian Nation’ published in August 2007 issue of Mother India.
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The Lines of Our National Yoga – 2
The author argues that the third phase of the national yoga is about the emergence of the true Indian soul, free from traditions and customs, wide and spiritual in its outlook.
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The Soul of Indian Nation – Part 1
In this 2-part article, the author highlights what makes India’s nation-soul different from that of Europe. Using insights from Swami Vivekananda and Sri Aurobindo, the author emphasizes that it is this essential temperament of Indian nation which gives her a unique mission for the world and humanity.
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