We feature a special essay by Sri Aurobindo from Bande Mataram in which he writes about the birth and growth of Indian nationalism invoking the advent and avatāric work of Sri Krishna. The selection of this piece is most appropriate since this month we also celebrate Krishna Janmashtami.
The Life of Nationalism: When Sri Aurobindo Invoked Sri Krishna Read More »
Our conversation with two educators takes us beyond the ordinary ideological and political debates that have plagued the discipline of Indian History and Historiography, and invites us to explore a more integral approach to learning and teaching of History.
Indian History in Indian Education: Beyond Ideologies and Politics (Video) Read More »
In this part, the author focuses on the first 4 verses of Isha Upanishad. He reminds that this Upanishad addresses itself to the question of world-existence, the problem of harmonising human life and activity with the Reality of Immutable Brahman. The solution it finds is one of the most remarkable found by the ancient Indian mind.
Sri Aurobindo on Isha Upanishad – Part 2 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 »
In this six-part series, we present an essay by M.P. Pandit which summarises some of Sri Aurobindo’s commentaries on the Isha Upanishad. The first introductory part highlights Sri Aurobindo’s comments on translating the Upanishads, and the errors made by Max Muller and other Indologists who fail to capture the spirit of the scripture because they lack the inner vision of the Truth expressed in scripture.
Sri Aurobindo on Isha Upanishad – 1 Read More »
Read here some insights from Sri Aurobindo on the guru-shishya parampara focusing on why one needs a Guru and the true role or work of a Guru.
Insights from Sri Aurobindo on Guru-Shishya Parampara – Part 1 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 »
In our Insightful Conversations series, we bring to you a fascinating conversation on a topic highly significant for our times – Dharma, Shastra and Future Society. Our guest today is Nithin Sridhar.
Dharma, Shāstra and Future Society (Video) Read More »
Volume II, Issue 2Author: Nithin Sridhar Editor’s note: For our Book of the Month, we bring for our readers a few excerpts from Nithin Sridhar’s latest book ‘Īśopaniṣad: An English Commentary’ published by Subbu Publications (2021). Don’t miss Nithin Sridhar in a conversation with Renaissance team on the topic – Dharma, Shastra and Future Society,
Excerpts from the Book – “Īśopaniṣad: An English Commentary” Read More »