Essays, Commentaries, Jottings, Photography, Videos – In the Light of Sri Aurobindo
Essay published in Collaboration: Journal of the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Vol. 40 (2), pp. 29-33. PART 1 "Do what feels right to you, to the real you inside." "Listen to your inner voice, and act accordingly." "Don't give in to the societal pressure, hear the voice of your soul." We... Continue Reading →
This is the concluding part of the series. Continued from Part 5 Published in August 2015 issue of Sraddha, Vol. 7 (1), pp. 134-157. SHORTCOMINGS OF THE SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT, BEYOND THE AGE OF REASONING Major criticism of the scientific management was that it tended to make workers into robots or machines. Several social scientists referred to... Continue Reading →
Continued from Part 4 Published in August 2015 issue of Sraddha, Vol. 7 (1), pp. 134-157. OUTCOME OF THE AGE OF REASON: THE SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT It was believed that the capabilities of science can not only transform the physical world but also the arena of management. Scientific management introduced a novel way of organizing labor... Continue Reading →
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 more and more sections of humanity have made stupendous progress in the realm of mental development, along with which there is increasing emphasis on rationalism we are also witnessing greater... Continue Reading →
Continued from Part 3 Published in August 2015 issue of Sraddha, Vol. 7 (1), pp. 134-157. SUPREME DESIDERATA The very nature of the age of reasoning is dependent upon individual enlightenment and discernment. Unrestrained use of personal judgment without any checks and standards could be dangerous and could lead to continual difference of opinion, perspective,... Continue Reading →
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 lover and student of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. Gilu and I met several years ago in Pondicherry when she joined the institution where I... Continue Reading →
Continued from Part 2 Published in August 2015 issue of Sraddha, Vol. 7 (1), pp. 134-157. CREATIVE DESTRUCTION Why does the individual pioneer face roadblocks such as resistance, suppression and discouragement? We find an answer to this in Sri Aurobindo’s words: “The champions of the old order may be right when they seek to suppress... Continue Reading →
This evening Mridula Di found the group to be in their more than usual jovial and fun mood. As they all chatted animatedly while enjoying the hibiscus sharbat and murukku served for the evening snack before the class, Mridula Di quickly in her mind changed her plan for the session. Leaving the group to their snacking and... Continue Reading →
Continued from Part 1 Published in August 2015 issue of Sraddha, Vol. 7 (1), pp. 134-157. FAILURE OF THE CONVENTIONAL STAGE As indicated in some of the opening quotes, when a company goes through a continued phase of growth and expansion, naturally more people are hired and systems are put in place, thus bringing in... Continue Reading →
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3a PART 3b PART 4a Continued from post 4a: After the brief concentration, the group is now ready for their session. Mridula Di begins…. M: Well, as you... Continue Reading →
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