Vol. VI, Issue 9Video: Suhas Mehra Editor’s Note: Today, on September 5, we have a special offering on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. Sri Aurobindo tells us that a teacher works through three ways – Instruction, Example and Influence. In this regard, his own work as a teacher stands out as a shining example and
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India and Indians must regain a solid grounding in the eternal spirit which has for long nourished and enriched this land of Bharat, her people, her culture — materially, intellectually, and spiritually.
Sri Aurobindo and the New Ideal Read More »
This powerful writing of Sri Aurobindo from Bande Mataram will be our Guiding Light as we embark on a new series in the upcoming issues.
The Despot and the Strength of the Idea Read More »
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.
India, the Spiritual Battlefield of the World Read More »
This writing from Karmayogin speaks perfectly of the deeper nationalism which is compatible with the eternal Indian spirit. What was true for the Indian freedom movement remains valid today, in the sense that similar level of tapasya, pursuit of wisdom and invocation of shakti is demanded for building a future India that is true to her inner genius.
On Indian Nationalism and Yoga Read More »
Read why politics as it is practiced today is not compatible with the path of Yoga. But the sentiment of love for one’s country has a place in Integral Yoga.
Of Politics, Patriotism and Yoga Read More »
Originally published in Mother India, August 1949, this essay, approved by Sri Aurobindo, deepens the current discourse on our essential national identity and its expressions.
The Ideal Flag for India – Part 1 Read More »
In this part, the author summarises the nature of Indian genius and describes the flag of India’s spiritual mission which symbolises the spirit of India.
The Ideal Flag of India – Part 2 Read More »
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.
The Lines of Our National Yoga – 1 Read More »