It is not so much spirituality and Yoga as the accredited credal religions that historically clashed with the spirit and findings of Science.
Science and Spirituality: An Unnecessary Antimony and a Harmonious Reconciliation – I Read More »
Editor’s Note: Sri Aurobindo once wrote that the modern scientist, being focused only on the physical method of discovering the truths of existence in the phenomena, tried to make a complete scheme and institution of the scientific method. But he stayed blind to the miracle involved in each kernel of existence, a deeper truth hidden
Book Review: ‘The Religion of Wonder’ by Narendra Murty Read More »
These passages highlight some of Sri Aurobindo’s insights on the true nature of Indian nation towards which we must aspire and work. The specific focus is on the point that the idea of unity in diversity is inherent in the very nature of Indian idea of nation. We also get important hints in these passages on the Hindu spirit of Indian nationalism, a topic that is very timely and significant for today’s and tomorrow’s India.
The Indian Nation and Unity in Diversity Read More »
This transcript of a lecture given by Swami Vivekananda at San Francisco on March 16, 1900 is available in Volume 4 of his complete works.
Swami Vivekananda on Concentration Read More »
What is the nature of religion? And how is it connected with spirituality or yoga? This issue explores these and many other related questions.
Religion and Spirituality – Do the Two Ever Meet? Read More »
This selection from Sri Aurobindo’s book ‘The Human Cycle’ explores why in human history religion has not been a sufficient guide for conducting individual and collective life. He also tells us that this need not be so if we understand the true nature of religion, which is its spiritual core.
Sri Aurobindo on Religion as the Law of Life Read More »
The Mother explains that religion may be divine in its ultimate origin; in its actual nature it is not divine but human.
The Mother on the Origin and Social Crystallization of Religion Read More »
The Mother explains that religion can actually be a helper to those with spiritual destiny and sincerity of inner effort to realise the Divine.
Religion – Helper or an Obstacle to Spiritual Life? Read More »
Sri Aurobindo explains the commonalities and differences between popular religion and Yoga of Devotion. Fear of God, he says, has no place in true Bhakti.
Religion, Yoga of Bhakti and the Conception of the Divine Read More »