A reader’s translation of the editorial from last month’s issue. With this as her first offering for Renaissance, she is also joining our family of authors.
वो जो ब्रह्मांड सजाता है, वही तो लटें संवारता है Of Cosmos and Curl (Transl) Read More »
The absolute Brahman manifests as the Ishwara, the one Eternal. It also manifests as the multiplicity of the One in the Jiva, the living creature. Thus creating the double aspect of Being and Becoming. What we call as the soul or psychic entity in the individual is an eternal portion of Brahman, the Ishwara. But what of the other parts in an individual which move, act, and grow in the plane of Ignorance? What of the world movements, the affairs of our lives and the struggles and conflicts therein? If all these are workings of the Nature, of which our human nature is an intrinsic aspect, what is the relation of Ishwara with the Nature? The current issue and the one following this will explore some aspects of the theme – Divine in Nature.
The One Who Fashions a Cosmos, and a Curl Read More »
In highlighting the theme – Divine in Nature, these passages remind us that all that is is the manifestation of a Divine Infinite.
God at the Beginning, God in the Middle, God at the End, God Everywhere Read More »
What is the relation between the hidden Divinity in our nature and the evolutionary inner journey that is called Yoga when pursued consciously?
From Nature to Supernature Read More »
These passages from Sri Aurobindo’s writings help us deepen our understanding of the phrase वासुदेवः सर्वमिति from the Bhagavad Gita (7.19).
Vāsudevaḥ sarvam iti and Karmayoga Read More »
From Guru Nanak to William Blake and Kahlil Gibran, from Tagore to Sri Aurobindo — immerse yourself in the beautiful poetic expressions the author shares of the Immanent Divine, the Divine present in myriad forms in Nature.
In the Playhouse of Infinite Forms Read More »
To celebrate the anniversary of the Supramental Manifestation, let us recall how the Mother explains the deep significance of this realization. Also included here is a video submitted by one of our contributors.
Supramental Manifestation and the New World (video) Read More »
We celebrate the Mother’s birthday and the anniversary of the Golden Day with a special issue on the theme – The Mother’s Grace.
Only Her Grace Makes Us Remember Her, Always Read More »
We feature a few letters of Sri Aurobindo which remind us that only the Mother’s Grace can pull us out of any darkness or despondency we may fall into as we walk the sunlit path of Integral Yoga.
Difficulties and the Mother’s Grace Read More »
Read a few selections from Champaklal’s book Prarthana ane Udgaro, translated into English from Gujarati under the title Prayers and Aspirations by Sudha and Don Fisher. A biographical note about the author is also included.
Selections from ‘Prayers and Aspirations’ Read More »
In our Book of the Month feature, we highlight some precious reminiscences of K. D. Sethna (Amal Kiran). They speak the working of the Mother’s Grace. The precise reason for featuring these extracts in the current issue has to do with the connection to the Supramental Manifestation of 29 February 1956.
Reminiscences of the Mother’s Grace Read More »
In continuation of the first two parts of this essay published in the last issue, read here about some of the deep symbolism found in Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri.
Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri and Vyasa’s Savitri – 3 Read More »
Satyavan symbolizes the aspiring human spirit caught in the mesh of ignorance and death. Savitri is the Divine’s Grace, the Divine’s love which has come down.
Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri and Vyasa’s Savitri – 4 Read More »
After exploring the theme of Yoga of Indian Nation, we do a deep dive into the soul of India, the Sanatana Dharma. The Veda, Sri Aurobindo tells us, is the bed-rock of Indian civilisation, and is the creation of an early intuitive and symbolic mentality. Inspired by this we explore in this issue the theme of symbolism in Sanatana Dharma.
Sri Aurobindo on Symbolism in the Veda Read More »
Sri Aurobindo summarizes the symbolism behind the legend of Angiras Rishis from the RigVeda, and touches upon who is truly an Aryan in the Veda.
The Angirasa Legend in the Veda Read More »
The legend of the lost Cows helps us understand the deeper secret of the Veda. For this we first must know the symbolism behind the word ‘go’.
The Legend of the Lost Cows Read More »
The psycho-spiritual interpretation of Daivic and Asuric natures as described in the Bhagavad Gita finds its origin in the ancient Vedic symbolism.
Deva and Asura in the Bhagavad Gita Read More »
Under the title of his epic poem, Savitri, Sri Aurobindo added “A Legend and a Symbol”. What is this legend? And what does the poem symbolize?
Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri and Vyasa’s Savitri – 1 Read More »
This 2-part article summarizes Sri Aurobindo’s explanations of the deeper symbolism of Vedic Gods and Goddesses, powers and names of the One Supreme.
The Gods and Goddesses of the Veda – 1 Read More »
Read in this part about the deeper symbolism of several Vedic goddesses such as Saraswati, Ila, Mahi, Dakshina and Usha.
The Gods and Goddesses of the Veda – 2 Read More »