Faith that is Śraddhā
Many years ago at a bookstore in a small university town in the US, I came across a beautiful picture book which I had to immediately buy. The book … Continue reading
Some Musings on “Musings on Hinduism”
“You will often hear it said that it was the forms of Hinduism which have given us so much national vitality. I think rather it was its spirit.” Sri Aurobindo … Continue reading
Wit and Humour in Sri Aurobindo’s Tales of Prison Life (by Kalpana Bidwaikar)- Part 3
CONTINUED FROM PART 2 Sri Aurobindo a great observer as he was, not only of the material arrangements in the prison but also of the people around him, … Continue reading
Wit and Humour in Sri Aurobindo’s Tales of Prison Life (by Kalpana Bidwaikar)- Part 2
CONTINUED FROM PART 1 Sri Aurobindo’s prison life began on May 5, 1908. During the solitary confinement he was uneasy in the beginning, “but after three days of … Continue reading
Wit and Humour in Sri Aurobindo’s Tales of Prison Life (by Kalpana Bidwaikar)- Part 1
We are pleased to present for our readers a very special essay, which reveals a deeply charming side of Sri Aurobindo’s magnificent personality and expression. Written by Dr. Kalpana … Continue reading
Dussehra Special: Rama, the Avatar of the Sattwic Mind (Book Excerpts from “The Thinking Indian”)
Dussehra, the day when Sri Rama became victorious over the Rakshasa named Ravana. The day when the Good conquered over the Evil. The day when Dharma won over Adharma. With time as … Continue reading
Book Review: The Thinking Indian
I am happy to share today a review of “The Thinking Indian: Essays on Indian Socio-Cultural Matters in the Light of Sri Aurobindo“ written by Gilu Mishra, a friend and a fellow … Continue reading
Book Review: ABC’s of Indian National Education (Dr. Larry Seidlitz)
This review was published in New Race: A Journal of Integral and Future Studies, Vol. 1 (2), pp. 44-45. It is my great joy and privilege today to share another … Continue reading
Book Excerpt and an Article: On Indian History Wars
In my book on Indian National Education, published last November, one chapter takes up the topic of History and Heritage. A few weeks ago I read an article in Daily News … Continue reading
Book Review: ABC’s of Indian National Education (Prof. Kittu Reddy)
I am happy to share with the readers a new review of my book on Indian Education. This is a very special review because of two reasons. One, that it … Continue reading
The Thinking Indian – A Sneak Peek
In just a few days, the first e-book of Matriwords, “The Thinking Indian: Essays on Indian Socio-Cultural Matters in the Light of Sri Aurobindo” will be released. Matriwords is not a … Continue reading
An Inner Approach to Indian History (Prof. Kittu Reddy) – Part 3
This is the third and last part of our series, with this we conclude the first chapter of the book we started in part 2. Please read: Part … Continue reading
An Inner Approach to Indian History (Prof. Kittu Reddy) – Part 2
We continue with our preview of the book on Indian History by Prof. Kittu Reddy Please read Part 1…. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF INDIA: A NEW APPROACH Prof. Kittu Reddy CHAPTER I: THE … Continue reading
An Inner Approach to Indian History – Prof. Kittu Reddy (Part 1)
During the last year and a half, I had the privilege and good fortune to spend some time re-reading and editing some parts of a book that was first published in 2003. … Continue reading