This Book Will Be An Interesting And Useful Guide To The Students Of Indo-Anglian Poetry. It Identifies Some Recurring Symbols In The Poetry Of Sri Aurobindo, Traces Their Development And Their Final Culmination Into Savitri. It Also Shows How The Poet Sri Aurobindo Had Grown Along With His Symbols And Evolved Himself Finally Into A Yogi. Sri Aurobindo Is In The Long Line Of The Seer-Poets Of India And His Message Has An All-Time Relevance To Society.
In this epic spiritual poem, Sri Aurobindo reveals his vision of mankind's destiny within the universal evolution. He sets forth the optimistic view that life on earth has a purpose, and he places our travail within the context of this purpose: to participate in the evolution of consciousness that represents the secret thread behind life on Earth.
Since 1980, Shraddhavan has been teaching English in Auroville through close readings of Sri Aurobindo’s revelatory epic Savitri: a legend and a symbol. In August 1998 these classes were resumed at Savitri Bhavan, with a growing number of students, including young Tamil teacher-trainees from the Arul Vazhi School located in Promesse, Auroville. These classes were given the name ‘The English of Savitri’ and they concluded in May of 2009 as this group reached the end of the poem. This book is based on the transcripts of a new series of classes given by Shraddhavan between August 2009 and October 2010, which have been edited for conciseness and clarity, while aiming to preserve some of the informal atmosphere of the course. Edited transcripts of these classes began to be published serially in the Bhavan’s journal of Study Notes on Savitri, ‘Invocation’, from issue 32 onwards, since it was felt that they may be of interest to a wider audiance. They are now being published in book form in several volumes by Yukta Prakashan publishers of Vadodara. This suggested the idea of collecting the original English articles into a book form as well. This is the first such volume, covering all the five cantos of Book One of the poem, ‘The Book of Beginnings’.
The value of the Rig Veda as a guidebook to spiritual practice has been obscured due to the heavy veil of symbols used by the Rishis to hide their meaning from the uninitiated. "Vedic Symbolism" introduces the major vedic concepts and reveals their esoteric sense.
This Book, It Is Hoped, Will Create In The Readers Not Only An Interest In Sri Aurobindo`S Literary Work, But Also An Awareness About His Message Of Integralism And Its Continued Relevance For All Times.
The sayings in this book deal mainly with the integral spiritual life envisaged by the Mother- its aims, its conditions and certain aspects of its method of practice.
Indian writing in English, especially fiction, continues to capture the attention of readers all over the English-speaking world. Conversely, the strong and flourishing tradition of poetry in English from India has not impacted the contemporary world in the same manner as the fiction. This book creates a debate to highlight the well-grounded and confident tradition of Indian Poetry in English which began almost two hundred years ago with the advent of the British. Individual essays on poets before and since the Indian Independence focus on the poetry of Derozio, Tagore, Aurobindo and Naidu right down to the modern and contemporary poets like Ezekiel, Mahapatra, Ramanujan, Kolatkar, Das, Moraes, Daruwalla, de Souza, Jussawalla and Patel who ushered in a change both in terms of subject matter and style. On either side of the Atlantic, this book which includes a substantial Introduction, Select Bibliography and Index is of value to scholars, teachers and researchers on Indian Poetry in English.
Biography of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh by Kaushal Kishore: Discover the life and teachings of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, a visionary philosopher and spiritual leader, in the insightful Biography of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh. Delving into his early political activism, transformative spiritual experiences, and profound contributions to Indian philosophy, this biography offers a comprehensive exploration of Sri Aurobindo's remarkable journey. Key Points: Traces the life of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, from his involvement in India's freedom movement to his spiritual awakening and the establishment of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Explores Sri Aurobindo's integral yoga philosophy, emphasizing the synthesis of spiritual, psychological, and physical development as a means to achieve higher consciousness. Highlights Sri Aurobindo's role as a poet, philosopher, and social thinker, addressing topics such as education, society, and the evolution of human consciousness.In the insightful biography of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh authored by Kaushal Kishore, readers are taken on a transformative exploration of the life and teachings of one of India's most revered philosophers and spiritual leaders. This biography offers a profound understanding of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh's spiritual journey, his contributions to Indian philosophy, and his transformative vision for humanity. Kaushal Kishore provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Sri Aurobindo's teachings and their relevance in the context of Indian spirituality and philosophy. The biography sheds light on his exploration of ancient texts, his engagement with Indian spiritual masters, and his integration of yogic practices into his spiritual path. Through Sri Aurobindo's spiritual guidance, readers are invited to embark on their own inner journey, embracing the path of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. The biography highlights Sri Aurobindo's emphasis on spiritual evolution, highlighting the transformative potential of spiritual practices and the pursuit of higher consciousness.
The Book Presents A Collection Of Research Papers On Indian English Literature That Are Wide Ranging In Nature, Dealing With Fiction, Poetry, Drama And Critical Trends. They Cover Earlier Writers, Such As Sri Aurobindo And Bhabani Bhattacharya As Well As Recent Ones Such As Shashi Deshpande And Manju Kapoor. There Is Also A Brief Survey Of Indian English Novel Since 1980. Areas Such As Decolonising English In India As Well As The Impact Of American English On Indian English Have Also Been Included.
