Read here a few translations of Sri Aurobindo from Vyasa’s Mahabharata including a sample of the “free poetic paraphrase” of the story of Vidula.
Sri Aurobindo’s Interpretation of Indian Culture: The Mahabharata – 3 Read More »
The Kurukshetra war must have been caused by several political factors. Sri Aurobindo analysed the preceding political tangle which is as important as the war.
Sri Aurobindo’s Interpretation of Indian Culture: The Mahabharata – 2 Read More »
With this issue we begin serialising Dr. Prema Nandkumar’s essay focusing on the Mahabharata in the light of Sri Aurobindo.
Sri Aurobindo’s Interpretation of Indian Culture: The Mahabharata – 1 Read More »
Read about the heroic motherhood that Kunti epitomises for all times to come. Kunti stands out as a symbol of patience, courage, sacrifice and forbearance.
Kunti – A Paradigm of Conscious Parenting Read More »
“At some fortuitous moment of time the glory of Indian civilisation met the grandeur of the Sanskrit language. The Ramayana and the Mahabharata were born.”
Sri Aurobindo’s Interpretation of Indian Culture: The Ramayana – 1 Read More »
A meditation on Balsam ‘Generosity’ flower inspires the author to dig deep into the subtle but important difference between dakshinā, bhikshā and dāna.
Kashithumba, the Generous Flower Read More »
Through three small but significant tales from the cultural history of France and India, the Mother highlights the importance of patience and perseverance.
Of Ceramics, Sannyāsa and More: Tales of Perseverance Read More »
The author gives examples of women characters from various Indian literary creations which continue to show women the path to truly becoming strong and powerful making their choices.
Epic Heroines Who Live Amongst Us Read More »