Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Read Sri Aurobindo's Autobiographical Notes

Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra (b.1956) @NathTusar, Director, Savitri Era Learning Forum (SELF since 2005), Ghaziabad

Welcoming the entire galaxy of #DefendersofDharmicBharat commemorating the centenary birth anniversary of the legend #SitaRamGoel Ji from 3 pm onwards. The proceedings shall be LIVE on bit.ly/rethinkindiayo
The second chapter of #Vaicariki explores Varna, Jati, and Caste as expounded by #SriAurobindo and the Mother for the defence of Indian Culture. Register here to participate in the webinar on Wednesday- rashtram.org/event/varna-an with
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The title of today’s paper is The Importance of Aurobindo for the Contemporary Study of Religion and it reflects the general direction taken by my thesis. However, instead of making a general presentation about how the Aurobindonian texts make a significant contribution to present debates within the academic study...
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If one makes a thorough study of The Essays on the Gita or The Synthesis of Yoga, one may not know much about Sri Aurobindo. Therefore it's essential to read his Autobiographical Notes and other biographical accounts for developing sufficient appreciation and authentic evaluation.
Intelligent discussion on Sri Aurobindo has dried up over Twitter. No section has any commitment to him. Ontological issues don't bother most because mythological narratives fester. Aurocafe posts, in this context, offer intellectual stimulation and fodder for thought.
Many feel Sri Aurobindo as a play field and they are free to kick the ball to any side they want. No, it's not that way. They have devised the Integral path and no one has any right or authority to make it more integral. Intellectual aspect and devotion and loyalty are different.
Peter Heehs and his left leaning friends attempted to dethrone The Mother & Sri Aurobindo to propagate spirituality without god. Hindutva adherents saw this opportunity to appropriate Sri Aurobindo as a Hindu icon. Savitri Era Party demolished both these mischievous machinations.
Many tourists go back with very adverse feelings about The Mother & Sri Aurobindo after visiting Puducherry and Auroville. Saying that we are no separate religion while showing all the signs of a new religion is confusing. People have a mind of their own and they understand truth.
Savitri Era Party: Savitri Era Party will usher in new politics savitrieraparty.blogspot.com/2021/10/savitr Tweets in original by Tusar Nath Mohapatra (b.1956) , Director, Savitri Era Learning Forum (SELF since 2005), Ghaziabad Savitri Era of those who adore, Om Sri Aurobindo & The Mother.