Tag: Sri Aurobindo
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MEA screen ‘Sri Aurobindo: The Beginning of Spiritual Journey’ on 76th Independence Day
Directed by award-winning Indian filmmaker Suraj Kumar, the short is based on a screenplay by Manish Kumar Pran. The film stars Vikrant Chauhan in the titular role.
August 15, 2022 -
Committee formed in Siliguri to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
President of the committee Swapnendu Nandi said: “To mark the 150th year, we have decided to involve 150 schools.
August 9, 2022 -
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'.
August 6, 2022 -
Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy helps one understand India’s soul: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that to understand the soul of India, the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo has to be studied in detail. He said this on Sunday while speaking on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Aurobindo.
April 24, 2022 -
PM chairs high-level meeting to commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo
The 53-member high-level committee was constituted last year to commemorate Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary in ‘a befitting manner,’ a PMO note giving details of the meeting said here.
December 24, 2021 -
Revolutionary to Yogi
Sri Aurobindo affirmed the harmony of all religions precisely on the basis of this non-sectarian Vedantic worldview, faithfully following Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda. His actual revolutionary career spanned hardly four years. But his spiritual pursuit spanned four decades. Within this period he raised himself by intense sadhana to be an extraordinary yogi of distinctive character and epitome.
November 20, 2019 -
Teacher and the Taught
With teachers more interested in making money, indulging in petty politicking or busy promoting their own careers or raising their demands, the emphasis on teaching has shifted from human resources development to material management. Students are placated through suggestions and photocopies of notes. These make them happy in contrast to the traditional insistence on homework, practice, library work, regular study and so on.
September 2, 2019 -
Polyglots and publishing platforms: Reading between the lines
Two notable polyglots were Indian Philosopher Sri Aurobindo and former Indian Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, who knew over 10 languages each.
March 1, 2019 -
Piety and Heresy
A palpably singular interpretation of history has been encapsulated by some scholars in the averment that mankind has progressed through heresy, not piety. Actually, the import of this perception lies in the ubiquitous process of dialectical movement propelled by the forces of thesis, antithesis and synthesis. Now, let us have a look at etymology. Heresy...
September 10, 2018 -
Auroville has brought people together: PM Modi at foundation’s 50th anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Auroville Foundation in Puducherry on the occasion of its 50th anniversary celebrations and paid homage to its founder Sri Aurobindo, a day after he inaugurated former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s subsidised scooter scheme for working women. This was PM Mod’s first visit to Puducherry. While addressing...
February 25, 2018 -
Who needs the Buddha?
They know where they would be liked, loved, treasured and above all read.
November 26, 2016