A Vedic Hymn to Agni – A Poem in Hindi
For decades Dr. Murildhar Chandniwala has been translating and re-expressing Vedic mantras in Hindi poetry. His poem inspired by RV 2.1 is presented here.
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Sri Aurobindo on Isha Upanishad – Part 6
The last 2 verses of Isha Upanishad are Rishi’s powerful invocations to Gods Surya and Agni who alone can uplift him and open still higher vistas of Light and Power leading to the final goal of Immortality while still living on earth for a full span of life.
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Yogic Initiation and Aptitude – No Free Pass
We find here deeper meaning of spiritual call, initiation, adhikāra and the importance of endurance and steadfastness in the path of the Integral Yoga.
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Stick to the Practice and Let the Gratitude Flow
The author reflects on how sincerely persevering in one’s sādhanā becomes the key to allow the heart to experience a deeper gratitude and peace.
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Sri Aurobindo on Isha Upanishad – Part 5
Explaining verses 15 and 16, which invoke the Sun God, the author illustrates the close relationship that exists between the Upanishads and the Veda.
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Rhythm of the Veda: Know your Devas
Excerpts from a book by a young sadhak. The selections indicate what inspired Sushrut Badhe to write about the Veda in the light of Sri Aurobindo.
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सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 6
The author explains how our ancestors prescribed simple practices based on their close observation of the connection between sound and air.
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A Deep, Intense, Constant and Total Gratitude
In addition to exploring Gratitude in a variety of hues, the issue also features pieces on the inner significance of Navaratri, the festival of Devi, and the cultural significance of Ramayana. Other highlights include a reflection on patriotism and leadership in the light of recent events in Afghanistan, and ‘The Real Gandhi’, an insightful essay approved by Sri Aurobindo.
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Goddess Durga and the Festival of Devi: An Inner Meaning (Part 1)
Though outwardly the festival of Durga Puja symbolizes the victory of Truth over falsehood, this 3-part essay explores the festival’s deeper, inner significance concerning the process of individual and cosmic evolution.
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