In highlighting the theme – Divine in Nature, these passages remind us that all that is is the manifestation of a Divine Infinite.
God at the Beginning, God in the Middle, God at the End, God Everywhere Read More »
The key characters in the story are the children of four different kinds of light, Soma, Agni, Vajra and Surya, invoking the symbolism of these Vedic deities.
The Upanishads Elucidated – The Seekers of Light Read More »
Have you heard of Maitreyee’s swayamvar and her quest? Read all about it in this delightful story in the series ‘The Upanishads Elucidated’ by Lopa Mukherjee.
The Upanishads Elucidated: The Light of Lights (Part 1) Read More »
What is the journey on which Maitreyee and her companions go? Do they discover the light that is the source of all lights? Where do they find it? Read on.
The Upanishads Elucidated: The Light of Lights (Part 2) Read More »
We feature a Pauranic story which illustrates the hold that our attachments have on the ordinary experience of human relationships.
Such Indeed is Maya – a Tale Retold by Sri Ramakrishna Read More »
These words of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother emphasise that Divine is beyond good and evil and that man moving Godwards must identify with the Divine.
Of God, Universe, Good and Evil Read More »
An answer to a question many ask – if there is a God and if He is All-love, sarvamaṅgalam, why does He create evil or, if He does not create it, why permits it.
Sri Aurobindo on the Principle of Evil Read More »
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.
Goodness in Bhartrihari’s Nitishataka Read More »
This writeup featuring some aphorisms of Bhartrihari from his Nitishatakam, is included in a book titled “The Aim of Life.”
Pursuit of Goodness – A Resource for Teachers Read More »
While being the right fit for the ‘Progress’ theme, this story also adds to our understanding of the Mahakali aspect of the Divine Mother as highlighted in this issue.
Building and Destroying: The Mother’s Story about Thiruvalluvar Read More »
Ever wondered why are we sometimes told to let the baby cry for some time? Does it have anything to do with balancing the elements within?
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 7 Read More »
The author reflects on her patient inner work which helped her experience a deeper harmony, and the endurance it took her to work through the challenges.
The Little Clock Calendula, ‘Herb of the Sun’ Read More »
The featured excerpt is taken from a monograph edited by Shri Kireet Joshi and written by G. C. Nayak, titled “Selected Episodes from Kalidasa’s Raghuvamśam of Kālidāsa” (2010). This monograph is part of a series on Value-oriented Education centered on three values : Illumination, Heroism and Harmony.
Sītā’s Banishment by Rāma in Kālidāsa’s Raghuvamśam Read More »
An interesting fable from the Panchatantra which illustrates the spontaneous gratefulness of an animal which is often found missing in man.
The Grateful Beasts and the Ungrateful Man – A Story from the Panchatantra 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 »
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 »
The Mother gives profound explanations on the real inner meaning and significance of choice and freedom in a life guided by seeking for the Truth.
“At Every Minute One has to Choose” 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 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 »