Sri Aurobindo’s inner realizations gave him the key through which he was able to bring out the true inner truth of the Rig Veda. His Mantric poem, Savitri, is a Veda of the future that only a Rishi could have received through divine hearing and seeing, and expressed in sublime poetry.
In the Fire of Revelation – PART 2 Read More »
Kireet joshi in his book ‘Glimpses of Vedic Literature’ summarises the essence of Bhriguvalli from Taittiriya Upanishad and emphasises that Food or Matter is also a manifestation of the Divine which should not be rejected but instead be mastered.
From Annam to Ananda in Taittiriya Upanishad Read More »
Values cannot be imposed through textbooks. Teachers and parents must serve as living examples. Rich stories can also expose children to higher ideals.
Sri Aurobindo on Education for Character Development Read More »
In these delightful timeless tales retold by the Mother we get some important lessons on the value of straightforwardness, speaking the truth without any fear, and the importance of growing in sincerity for destroying falsehood and hypocrisy.
Of Animals, Kings, Pundits and Rishis: Sincerity Stories as Told by the Mother Read More »
In the third article of the series, the author wonderfully explains with the help of a story, the interconnection between the five sensory organs and the five elements, and their impact an impact on our well-being.
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 3 Read More »
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 »
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 timeless tale of Samudra-manthan, the appearance of Mohini Avatar creates a situation where only the right discernment, viveka, can help the seeker of amrita separate the truth from falsehood, eternal from transient, and make the right choice.
A Story about Viveka, Mohini, Vishnumāya and Mrityu Read More »