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Sri Aurobindo — Yogi, philosopher, freedom fighter, nationalist, and humanist, is one of the most important figures in modern India. His vision and love for India and humanity as a whole should have made Sri Aurobindo mandatory reading for every Indian. Sadly, independent India ignored him. The ideals of Sri Aurobindo would have formed aContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo: A broad overview of the Greatest Visionary”

“The thought of the Gita is not pure Monism although it sees in one unchanging, pure, eternal Self the foundation of all cosmic existence, nor Mayavada although it speaks of the Maya of the three modes of Prakriti omnipresent in the created world; nor is it qualified Monism although it places in the One hisContinue reading “Essays on the Gita”

152nd Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo’s Birthday As the world turns its attention to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo in 2024, it is a time not only to honour the life and teachings of this visionary philosopher, poet, and spiritual luminary but also to reflect on the profound impact that his work continues toContinue reading “Celebrating the Legacy of Sri Aurobindo on His Birthday in 2024”

“The spiritual life (adhyatma-jivana), the religious life (dharma-jivana) and the ordinary human life of which morality is a part are three quite different things and one must know which one desires and not confuse the three together.  The ordinary life is that of the average human consciousness separated from its own true self and fromContinue reading “Letters on Yoga”

Sri Aurobindo, a prominent Indian philosopher, poet, and spiritual leader of the 20th century, expounded a comprehensive spiritual philosophy that continues to inspire seekers worldwide. Born in 1872, Sri Aurobindo Ghose’s teachings revolve around the concept of Integral Yoga aimed at the evolution of human consciousness towards a higher spiritual realization. His profound insights onContinue reading “A Pathway to Integral Yoga and Spiritual Evolution”

Nestled in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, the Sri Aurobindo Bhavan stands as a harmonious sanctuary, exuding peace and tranquility amidst the bustling urban landscape. Named after the renowned Indian philosopher, poet, and spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo Ghose, the center embodies his teachings and philosophy, aiming to facilitate personal growth, well-being, and spiritual evolution. HistoryContinue reading “Exploring the Sri Aurobindo Bhavan in Nairobi: A Beacon of Spiritual Enlightenment”

Aravind Ghose, born in Calcutta on 15th August 1872, lived 78 years. He passed from this life in Pondicherry, on 5th December,1950. Wholly educated in England along with his two brothers, he was given an entirely Western education by their Anglophile father. After primary schooling at a convent in Darjeeling, they were taken to EnglandContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo Vision made Auroville Possible”

There are three key elements in Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy that help us orient to his teachings. The conscious collaboration of man to arrive at fulfilling the Divine intention in creation is what is termed as Yoga. Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo is a means to arrive at this Perfection destined for earth and man. TheContinue reading “Better Understanding Sri Aurobindo Teachings”

Of one thing we must be convinced – all that happens is exactly what must happen in order to lead us and the world as quickly as possible to the goal – the union with the Divine and ultimately the manifestation of the Divine.And this faith – sincere and constant – is at once ourContinue reading “All that happens is exactly what must happen – The Mother”

The Mother was known in her family as Mira. Born on February 21, 1878 of an Egyptian mother and a Turkish father who were thorough materialists, Mira was brought up to become an ideal of perfection. Mira later reminisced about her early upbringing. Her mother was a strong-willed lady who appeared to the children toContinue reading “The Mother”

A Radical Approach to Evolution Sri Aurobindo’s advanced world vision, the backbone of Auroville, takes one into wider areas relating to the self, and to life. The spiritual path – or sadhana – as developed by him, works with a combination of a voluntarily adopted psychological discipline and various yogic practices. Already a century agoContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo’s Teaching and Spiritual Method”

“The vast universal suffering feel as thine:Thou must bear the sorrow that thou claimst to heal;The day-bringer must walk in darkest night.He who would save the world must share its pain.If he knows not grief, how shall he find grief’s cure?If far he walks above mortality’s head,How shall the mortal reach that too high path?IfContinue reading “The vast universal suffering feel as thine”

“The Unknown is not the Unknowable; it need not remain the unknown for us, unless we choose ignorance or persist in our first limitations. For to all things that are not unknowable, all things in the universe, there correspond in that universe faculties which can take cognisance of them, and in man, the microcosm, theseContinue reading “The Unknown is not the Unknowable”

“The spiritual life (adhyatma-jivana), the religious life (dharma-jivana) and the ordinary human life of which morality is a part are three quite different things and one must know which one desires and not confuse the three together.  The ordinary life is that of the average human consciousness separated from its own true self and fromContinue reading “The spiritual life (adhyatma-jivana) and the religious life (dharma-jivana) “

Sitting under the wide, massive branches of the Banyan Tree, one is at the very physical heart of Auroville,  at the centre of the township. Matrimandir is the Soul, said the Mother, and the Banyan Tree is the physical  centre. It was there even before the inauguration of Auroville in 1968. Crows and green parakeetsContinue reading “Matrimandir Update”

Popular teachings from Sri Aurobindo; “A civilisation is to be judged by the power of its ideas.” “Evolution is the one eternal dynamic law and hidden process of the earth-nature.” “All existence is a manifestation of God.” “Spirituality is a single word expressive of three lines of human aspiration toward divine knowledge, divine love andContinue reading “Gems from Sri Aurobindo”

What are the main lines of practice of Sri Aurobindo’s Yoga? In Sri Aurobindo’s view, Man, at present, lives mostly in his surface mind, life and body. There is an inner being within which pushes him to a constant pursuit of a greater beauty, harmony, power and knowledge. He has to awake to the greaterContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo’s Yoga”

There are three key elements in Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy that help us orient to his teachings. The conscious collaboration of man to arrive at fulfilling the Divine intention in creation is what is termed as Yoga. Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo is a means to arrive at this Perfection destined for earth and man. TheContinue reading “Better Understanding Sri Aurobindo’s Teaching”

Sri Aurobindo: The Life and Teachings of a Revolutionary PhilosopherBy Roshen DalalMacmillan, 328 pages, Rs 699 August 15 is also the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter-turned-seer, Sri Aurobindo. Coinciding with his 151st birth anniversary this year, a new biography by historian Roshen Dalal is being published. From Aurobindo’s early years and education inContinue reading “Aurobindo’s independence message spoke of his five dreams for India”

There is one divine Force which acts in the universe and in the individual and is also beyond the individual and the universe. The Mother stands for all these, but she is working here in the body to bring down something not yet expressed in this material world so as to transform life here —Continue reading “Volume 25,”The Mother”, of Sri Aurobindo Birth Centenary Library.”

Nature all at once gives to us generously and we have the joy of abundance. – The Mother Sustainability in Auroville is a natural outcome of the spiritual vision of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother that looks at Nature as the manifest form of the divine. The transformational praxis of integral yoga places self-discovery asContinue reading “Sustainable Development”

An Omniscient knowing without sight or thought,An indecipherable Omnipotence,A mystic Form that could contain the worlds,Yet make one human breast its passionate shrine,Drew him out of his seeking lonelinessInto the magnitudes of God’s embrace.Sri Aurobindo, Savitri, Book I, Canto V, page 81.… But the mundane aim takes for its field the present life and its opportunities;Continue reading “The Integral Perfection”

 When a sadhak asked “since when were Sri Aurobindo and Mother here on earth,” Sri Aurobindo answered, “since the beginning of the earth’s creation.” To them, the Earth is a being, Mother Earth, a micro-unit of the Universe. Earth, they say, is an evolving being. At different critical stages of the Earth’s evolution, The MotherContinue reading “The Mother and Sri Aurobindo Ashram”

Many spiritual seekers in today’s world dismiss the need to develop the mind and its inherent powers. The mind is seen as the obstacle to the attainment of the greater knowledge that accompanies spiritual development. This understanding is rooted in the larger belief that spiritual growth implies a separation and abandonment of the life in the world,Continue reading “The Benefits of a Prepared Mental Instrument for Action in the World”

The Mother, a close collaborator of Sri Aurobindo, claimed there was no antagonism between being an Indian and French citizen at the same time. In August 1954, Rajendra Prasad, the first president of India, received a guest with an unusual request. His visitor, Indra Sen, was a former professor of philosophy who had travelled fromContinue reading “When a spiritual guru put the Indian government in a fix with a request for dual citizenship”

Sri Aurobindo, an influential Indian philosopher, scholar, and spiritual leader, provided deep insights into various aspects of life, including sustainability. His teachings, which encompassed spiritual evolution, integral yoga, and the transformation of consciousness, offer a unique perspective on how sustainability can be achieved on both personal and collective levels. One important aspect of Sri Aurobindo’sContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo’s teachings is the concept of integral sustainability”

Sri Aurobindo was born in Calcutta on 15 August, 1872. In 1879, at the age of seven, he was taken with his two elder brothers to England for education and lived there for fourteen years. Brought up at first in an English family at Manchester, he joined St. Paul’s School in London in 1884 andContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo – Life Sketch”

Sri Aurobindo was born in India 15th August 1872. From an early age he was educated in England at St Paul’s school and then Kings College Cambridge. Abrilliant scholar the young Aurobindo had the opportunity to take a prestigious position in the Civil Service. However during his university years he became increasingly committed to theContinue reading “My God is Love, and Sweetly Suffers All”

All Nature dumbly calls to her alone To heal with her feet the aching throb of life And break the seals on the dim soul of man And kindle her fire in the closed heart of things. I live completely outside time. A sort of non-existent existence. I think a few minutes have elapsed while it’sContinue reading “Teachings from the Divine Mother and Sri Aurobindo”

A philosopher, poet, yogi, and nationalist, Sri Aurobindo was one of the most talented and celebrated authors in India during his time. He has written some powerful books that can help one awaken their spiritual self with his thought-provoking ideas and thoughts. As August 15 is observed as his birth anniversary, let’s pay homage to him by revisiting hisContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo birth anniversary: Acknowledging his finest books ever”

Initially an advocate for non-cooperation and a promoter of revolutionary activities, he played a significant role in inspiring fellow revolutionaries such as Bagha Jatin (Jatin Mukherjee) and Surendranath Tagore. Ghosh founded numerous youth clubs, including the Anushilan Samiti, and championed acts of rebellion in secret. New Delhi: Aurobindo Ghosh’s life and contributions as a prominentContinue reading “Aurobindo Ghosh’s journey in the fight for Indian independence against British colonial rule is a fascinating tale.”

An excerpt from ‘Sri Aurobindo: The Life and Teachings of a Revolutionary Philosopher’, by Roshen Dalal. Mirra Alfassa, or the Mother, was the most important person in Sri Aurobindo’s life, and carried forward his work following his death. Some aspects of her life in association with Sri Aurobindo are offered here, though even this cannotContinue reading “Who was Mirra Alfassa before she became ‘The Mother’?”

Due to unexpectedly generous summer rains, the water level in the Matrimandir Test Lake rose to 5.10 meters, only 20 or 30 centimeters away from its maximum capacity. The rainwater collected from the 22-acre Matrimandir Gardens area was efficiently channeled to the lake through a newly constructed open water channel, designed specifically for this purpose.Continue reading “Matrimandir Preservation”

We are thrilled to share with you all an incredible project, funded by Sri Aurobindo Trust, London – “Sri Aurobindo and the Earth’s Future” film, is a thought-provoking and visually stunning documentary that takes us on a transformative journey, weaving together the teachings and philosophy of the great Indian philosopher Sri Aurobindo with deep explorationContinue reading ““Sri Aurobindo and the Earth’s Future” film release”

Olivier Barot’s film funded by Koolesh Shah, Sri Aurobindo Trust, London is conceived as the first of a three part documentary series on Sri Aurobindo. Olivier follows Sri Aurobindo, known to his family and friends as ‘Ara’ from his early childhood in Kolkata, through his years in England, his return to India, and finally, hisContinue reading “SRI AUROBINDO & THE EARTH’S FUTURE, Part 1: FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT”

We are delighted to present to you an insightful exploration of the life and philosophy of Sri Aurobindo, a visionary and spiritual luminary who made remarkable contributions to philosophy, spirituality, and the quest for human perfection. So, let us delve into the world of Sri Aurobindo and discover the profound wisdom he imparted. I. Biography:Continue reading “Exploring the Life and Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo”

Sri Aurobindo and The Earth’s Future, A two hour twenty minutes documentary ‘Sri Aurobindo and The Earth’s Future’ will be released on YouTube on August 15… Click here to read more…

Mother, I bow to thee!Rich with thy hurrying streams,Bright with thy orchard gleams,Cool with thy winds of delight,Dark fields waving, Mother of might,Mother free. Glory of moonlight dreamsOver thy branches and lordly streams,Clad in thy blossoming trees,Mother, giver of ease,Laughing low and sweet!Mother, I kiss thy feet,Speaker sweet and low!Mother, to thee I bow. WhoContinue reading “Bande Mataram”

Spirituality is much wider than any particular religion, and in the larger ideas of it that are now coming on us even the greatest religion becomes no more than a broad sect or branch of the one universal religion, by which we shall understand in the future man’s seeking for the eternal, the divine, theContinue reading “Spirituality is much wider than any religion…”

I swore that I would not suffer from the world’s grief and the world’s stupidity and cruelty and injustice and I made my heart as hard in endurance as the nether millstone and my mind as a polished surface of steel. I no longer suffered, but enjoyment had passed away from me.— Sri Aurobindo

Aspire, concentrate in the right spirit and, whatever the difficulties, you are sure to attain the aim you have put before you. The right spirit is the will to perfect oneself, or the will to be calm, or…it depends, you see,…on the circumstances… it means that in each circumstance there is a spirit which isContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo on the right spirit”

A criticism that ignores or belittles the significance of the unsurpassed record and the splendor the self expressing spirit and creative intelligence of the Vedas, stands convicted at one of a blind malignity or an invincible prejudice and does not merit refutation. By your stumbling, the world is perfected. We must not only cut asunderContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga”

Sri Aurobindo Ghose full name was Aurobindo Acroyd Ghose who later on in his life became famous as Sri Aurobindo Maharishi. Furthermore, he was a great scholar, revolutionary, yogi, patriot, philosopher, mystic, poet, humanist, and guru. Moreover, he was born in a standard Bengali family of Kolkata in 1872 on 15thAugust. In addition, the surroundingsContinue reading “Life of Sri Aurobindo Ghose”

“The spiritual life (adhyatma-jivana), the religious life (dharma-jivana) and the ordinary human life of which morality is a part are three quite different things and one must know which one desires and not confuse the three together.  The ordinary life is that of the average human consciousness separated from its own true self and fromContinue reading “Letters on Yoga”

“Then there is the life-force, the Prana, that works in our vital being and nervous system. The Upanishad speaks of it as the first or supreme Breath; elsewhere in the sacred writings it is spoken of as the chief Breath or the Breath of the mouth, mukhya, asanya; it is that which carries in itContinue reading “The Upanishad speaks of it as the first or supreme Breath”

Chairman of Auroville Governing Board spoke at the three-day global summit on science, spirituality and human awakening at Unity Pavilion as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Aurobindo impacts and a pandemic, Auroville is best positioned to spread the message of human unity to global mankind, R. N. Ravi, Tamil Nadu GovernorContinue reading “Auroville is best positioned to spread the message of human unity to the world, says R.N. Ravi”

Written by Guru Prakash Paswan and Sudarshan Ramabadran Bengal has produced several seminal thinkers who have set up the foundations of our progress as a civilisational nation-state. Celebrating 75 years of Independence this year, India is taking nascent but steady steps towards enabling social cohesion and is contributing to enabling diversity, equity, and inclusion. RamakrishnaContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo at 150: How he stood against caste discrimination and a more inclusive Hinduism”

Sri Aurobindo chose not to come up with another religion since he felt that religions had played their part in human evolution and it was time to move beyond its shell, writes Navin Upadhyay In a country where people still take pride in quoting from the texts of Plato and Friedreich Nietzsche, author Pariksith Singh hasContinue reading “Aurobindo: A bridge between East and West”

Aurobindo was one of those unique figures who left an indelible stamp in 20th century Bengal. As we celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Aurobindo Ghose, it is worthy to re-look at the way he poured a stream of fresh inspiration into the national consciousness which later erupted like a volcano and ended up sweepingContinue reading “From Bengali Aristocrat to Indian Nationalist to Philosopher – A Look Back At Aurobindo Ghose”

Matriprasad completed his studies at Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education in 1975, and thereafter joined Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry. Currently, he assists the trustees of the Ashram in their administrative responsibilities. He also teaches the social and political philosophy of Sri Aurobindo at the undergraduate level. He has a keen interest in English, French,Continue reading “Exploring Sri Aurobindo’s life”

True quietude is a very great force, a very great strength. Man becomes God and human activity reaches its highest and noblest when it succeeds in bringing body, heart and mind in touch with spirit. Desire is the chief enemy of spiritual perfection. Calmness belongs to the strong. Man’s greatness is not in what heContinue reading “A Collection Of Teachings Of Sri Aurobindo On Various Topics”

“The yoga we practice is not for ourselves alone, but for the Divine; its aim is to work out the will of the Divine in the world, to effect a spiritual transformation and to bring down a divine nature and a divine life into the mental, vital and physical nature and life of humanity. ItsContinue reading “The yoga we practice is not for ourselves alone”

“India of the ages is not dead nor has she spoken her last creative word; she lives and has still something to do for herself and the human peoples. And that which must seek now to awake is not an anglicised oriental people, docile pupil of the West and doomed to repeat the cycle ofContinue reading “India of the ages is not dead nor has she spoken her last creative word”

Great Indian philosopher’s message and work offer unique vision for global well-being. By A fortunate coincidence, India marks its 75th anniversary as a free country at the same time as the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo. Aurobindo (1872-1950) was a poet, revolutionary, philosopher, mystic, and yogi par excellence. He was not interested in hugeContinue reading “Modi leads plans to mark 150th birth anniversary of Aurobindo”

On August 15, 1947, India attained independence from the British Raj. Seventy-five years earlier on the same day Sri Aurobindo, a great yogi and a spiritual reformist, was born, who was one of the pioneers of the Indian independence movement. Aurobindo’s father Dr Krishnadhan Bose was a professional doctor in England. Krishnadhan was so influencedContinue reading “For Sri Aurobindo, Indian ‘Renaissance’ Was Bigger Than Just Imitating the West”

As we celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, another exceptional event calls our attention—the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo, the revolutionary turned mystic, the supramental sage. Addressing this coincidence, in a message to All India Radio broadcast on August 15, 1947, he wrote, “I take this coincidence, not as a fortuitous accident, but as the sanctionContinue reading “Remembering Sri Aurobindo on his 150th birth anniversary “

Remembering the great reformer, nationalist, poet and philosopher Sri Aurobindo on his 150th Birth Anniversary.  As the nation marks 75th year of Independence, his life and teachings resonate as a reminder of the true value of freedom and our duty to uphold it.

Sri Aurobindo, Indian nationalist, poet, philosopher and spiritual Guru was born in Calcutta on 15th August 1872. Sri Aurobindo spent his formative years in England studying at St Paul’s and Trinity College where he excelled in the study of Literature and the Classics. In 1892 he returned to India where he became heavily involved in the Indian independence movement. HeContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo, Indian nationalist, poet, philosopher and spiritual Guru”

DD to telecast Sri Aurobindo documentary on Aug 14-15. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Sri Aurobindo and the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, Doordarshan will premiere his films ‘The Transformation’ and ‘Naya Janma’. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Sri Aurobindo and the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, Doordarshan willContinue reading “DD to telecast Sri Aurobindo documentary”

Month-long programmes have been conceived to offer glimpses of Sri Aurobindo’s wisdom as a revolutionary, poet, seer and guide to a larger audience. Auroville set the ball rolling on the “Invocation-the Gnostic Festival”, a series of events coinciding with Sri Aurobindo’s sesquicentennial celebrations and the 75th Independence anniversary, by engaging former civil servant D.R. KarthikeyanContinue reading “Auroville launches month-long festival to mark Sri Aurobindo’s sesquicentennial celebrations”

From a depiction of the copper pod tree, which The Mother had named the Service Tree in the compound of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, to a visualisation of cosmic vastness and yogic power, a group show of paintings began here on Tuesday as a tribute to Sri Aurobindo to mark his 150th birth anniversary celebrations.Continue reading “Homage to Sri Aurobindo through Art”

By Sri Aurobindo (1910) There are two great forces in the universe, silence and speech. Silence prepares, speech creates. Silence acts, speech gives the impulse to action. Silence compels, speech persuades. The immense and inscrutable processes of the world all perfect themselves within, in a deep and august silence, covered by a noisy and misleading surfaceContinue reading “The strength of stillness”

“If there are always forces around which are concerned to depress and discourage, there are always forces above and around us which we can draw upon, – draw into ourselves to restore, to fill up again with strength and faith and joy and the power that perseveres and conquers. It is really a habit thatContinue reading “Habituating your consciousness to draw upon helpful forces”

The great Indian philosopher’s message and work offer unique vision for global well-being. It is the fortunate coincidence that India’s 75th anniversary as a free country also concurs with Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birthday. Aurobindo (1872-1950) was a poet, revolutionary, philosopher, mystic, and yogi par excellence. Sri Aurobindo was never interested in huge statues, grandiose projects,Continue reading “PM Narendra Modi leads plans to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Aurobindo”

A 10-day exhibition showcasing rare photographs of revolutionary poet-cum-nationalist Sri Aurobindo is on at the Exhibition hall of Aurobindo Ashram near the beach.. Lt. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Friday inaugurated the event in the presence of Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, Speaker R. Selvam and Minister for Public Works K. Lakshminarayanan. The exhibition features some ofContinue reading “Lt. Governor inaugurates a 10-day photo exhibition at the Ashram”

In The Life Divine, Sri Aurobindo describes the process by which the universe emerged from a Divine source. He indicates that a plane of consciousness called ‘Supermind’ (or ‘Truth Consciousness’) divided the Force and Energy of the Infinite to create the forces and forms that emerged in creation. All that has emerged and continues to emerge,Continue reading “Miracles of the Divine Mother”

The central circle represents the Divine Consciousness. The four petals represent the four powers of The Mother. The twelve petals represent the twelve powers of the Mother manifested for Her work. Four Powers of The Mother In talking about the four powers of the Mother, it helps to know that in India, traditionally, the evolutionaryContinue reading “The Mother’s Symbol”

Pages from the life of Mirra Alfassa who arrived in Pondicherry in April 1920 and became famous as the Mother of the Aurobindo Ashram “It matters little that there are thousands of beings plunged in the densest ignorance. He whom we saw yesterday is on earth; his presence is enough to prove that a dayContinue reading “A celebration of faith amid the darkness”

By the time he had moved back to Calcutta in 1906, the state had been split in half by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India. The British claimed this schism was ‘administrative’, but it was largely an attempt to quell burgeoning political dissent in the region.  The partitioning of Bengal – a prime example of BritishContinue reading “Spiritual violence and the divine revolution of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh”

We have proudly invested to create a film of Sri Aurobindo’s life and teachings. We have the authorisation from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and The Institute of Evolutionary Research to use quotes and photos from the archives and publications. The film envelopes the beginning of his life from Sri Aurobindo’s birth, family and education inContinue reading “The Life of Sri Aurobindo in film”

“The business of both parent and teacher is to enable and to help the child to educate himself, to develop his own intellectual, moral, aesthetic and practical capacities and to grow freely as an organic being, not to be kneaded and pressured into form like an inert plastic material” – Sri Aurobindo – The Human Cycle Published in JuneContinue reading “Sri Aurobindo – principles of true teaching”

Work for Mother is a field of greater yogic effectiveness than meditation. Mother says one can make a greater progress in yoga by doing the work in the right spirit than by meditating. By right spirit Mother means taking interest in the work that comes to us instead of seeking to do the work oneContinue reading “Mother’s principles in work”

The founding principles of Auroville are as follows: “Auroville belongs to nobody in particular. Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole. But to live in Auroville, one must be a willing servitor of the Divine Consciousness. Auroville will be the place of an unending education, of constant progress, and a youth that never ages. AurovilleContinue reading “The Mothers founding principles of Auroville”

Sri Aurobindo developed an education system which is popularly known as integral education. Integral Education aims at bringing about change not merely in the society but primarily in the human behaviour or nature itself. Therefore it seeks to help the individual as follows: 1. To develop an integrate personality of both the pupil & theContinue reading “The Methods and Teachings of Sri Aurobindo”

(Sri Aurobindo:) “The cosmic consciousness is that in which the limits of ego, personal mind and body disappear and one becomes aware of a cosmic vastness which is or is filled by a cosmic Spirit and aware also of the direct play of cosmic forces, universal mind forces, universal life forces, universal energies of Matter,Continue reading “Cosmic Consciousness”

“The path of later-on and the road of tomorrow lead only to the castle of nothing-at-all.” from the collected works of the Mother, Published by Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication Department. By the wayside, many-coloured flowers delight the eye, red berries gleam on small trees with knotty branches, and in the distance a brilliant sun shinesContinue reading “The path of later on”

Founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa – known as ‘The Mother’ – Auroville currently has a population of 3200 people, with the Auroville Foundation owning 3,300 acres of land. A plan, known as the Galaxy Plan, envisages a city of 50,000 residents. The government is committed to expanding Auroville into a ‘city’ in line withContinue reading “150th birth anniversary year of Sri Aurobindo: ‘Govt committed to helping in Auroville expansion plan’”

Today, Sri Aurobindo Ashram is known as a great centre of spiritual endeavour. People from all over the world come to Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry), in South India, to bathe in an atmosphere full of peace, light and joy, to live a life of sadhana and yoga, to imbibe a new spiritual force that can embrace and perfectContinue reading “The Mother, an introduction”

Monday 21st February 2022 The 144th Anniversary of The Mother’s Birthday Mother is the most sacred word in the world, and it’s a special emotion for a woman to be a called a mother. But it’s an eternal boon for someone to be called mother by the entire world and Mira Alfassa was one such woman toContinue reading “The 144th Anniversary of The Mother’s Birthday”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday suggested that 150 universities across the country should be involved in writing papers on different aspects of spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo’s life and philosophy to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested that 150 universities across the country should be involved in writing papers on differentContinue reading “150 Universities Should Be Involved In Writing Papers On Sri Aurobindo’s Life: Prime Minister”

Light heals. Dawn is an assurance that Light is right behind. Dawn reminds us to turn our gaze towards the Light, because the Night will soon end. Dawn is a promise of a forward movement…towards Light, Hope, Beauty and Truth. “…as day is the symbol of a time of activity, night of a time ofContinue reading “By Light, We Live”

“If there are always forces around which are concerned to depress and discourage, there are always forces above and around us which we can draw upon, – draw into ourselves to restore, to fill up again with strength and faith and joy and the power that perseveres and conquers. It is really a habit thatContinue reading “Integral Yoga”

“The complete use of pure reason brings us finally from physical to metaphysical knowledge. But the concepts of metaphysical knowledge do not in themselves fully satisfy the demand of our integral being.

You choose your mantra; or rather, one day it comes to you spontaneously in a moment of difficulty.

Pages from the life of Mirra Alfassa who arrived in Pondicherry in April 1920 and became famous as the Mother of the Aurobindo Ashram.

The Mother, Sri Aurobindo Ashram This is a habit with us, not only in this particular case but in all cases. It is rather remarkable that when we have a weakness—for example a ridiculous habit, a defect or an imperfection—since it is more or less part of our nature, we consider it to be veryContinue reading “Others are a mirror”

50th Anniversary of the coming of la conscience du surhomme on 1 January 1969 50 years ago, on the morning of 1 January 1969, a powerful New Consciousness descended into the earth atmosphere.

Sri Aurobindo is one of India’s greatest philosophers and August 15 is not only Independence Day, but also his birthday, and therefore a day to reassess and understand his philosophy.

In later years, Mirra would come across as the perfect blend of the West and East, and one of the most magnetic interpreters of the East to the West.

— The Mother, Sri Aurobindo Ashram If at any time a deep sorrow, a searing doubt or an intense pain overwhelms you and drives you to despair, there is an infallible way to regain calm and peace.

Sri Aurobindo Foundation will be hosting 12 webinars in total, every two months, all based on the various topics on the teachings and principles of Sri Aurobindo.

It is believed that every nation exists in order to add contribution to the human evolution.

Sometimes a great wandering Thought sees the ages still unaccomplished, seizes the Force in its eternal flow and precipitates upon earth the powerful vision, which is like a power of realizing what it sees. The world is a vision becoming real. Indeed its past and its present are not the result of an obscure impulse coming from the womb of time, of a slow accumulation of sediments which little by little mold us—and stifle us and imprison us. It is the powerful golden attraction of the future which draws us in spite of ourselves, as the sun draws the lotus from the mud, and forces us to a glory greater than any our mud or efforts or present triumphs could have foreseen or created.

Today it’s difficult to pick up any publication without reading about the state of the environment. But the first Aurovilians, struggling in the late sixties, early seventies to gain a foothold on a scorched and almost barren plateau in south India, did not agonise over pH-levels, the destruction of the ozone layer or the greenhouse effect. They had no choice. They dug, they planted, they watered. And this basic, uncomplicated approach, taken up by many others and refined over the years, has made Auroville what it is today – a comparatively green and pleasant land which is the indispensable physical base for its dreams and its experiments.

The first necessity is the inner discovery in order to know what one truly is behind social, moral, cultural, racial and hereditary appearances.
At the centre there is a being free, vast and knowing, who awaits our discovery and who ought to become the active centre of our being and our life in Auroville.

A message to the trust from SOAS university…. “Now in our fifth year of the Modern Indian Philosophy module, which is made possible with the generous support of the Sri Aurobindo Trust.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who have a passion for the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. We are keen to recruit those who may have some interest in charity, education or similar. Enthusiasm and the ability to think creatively, working alongside a small Trustee Board and Senior Management Team.

Citing COVID-19 lockdown, the Aurobindo Ashram here has appealed to its devotees to do meditation in their homes on Friday on the occasion of the centenary of the final arrival of its spiritual leader The Mother here.

The focus of our last quarter has been working with local groups to improve bus networks. We believe that it is vital to provide transportation options for children

SOAS, University of London has formally signed a new partnership agreement with the Sri Aurobindo Trust in order to launch a brand new module – ‘Modern Indian Philosophy with a focus on the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother’. Sri Aurobindo Trust Dr Erica Hunter; Professor Nirmala Rao; Pruthvish Patel, Sri Aurobindo Trust TreasurerContinue reading “SOAS University Partnership Agreeement”