The philosopher's sartorial transition

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Sri Aurobindo: From Western Suits to Khadi Dhotis

14 Oct 2019 — The philosopher's sartorial transition from tailored suits to a shawl and crisply ironed dhoti mirrored his homecoming.

Sri Aurobindo Ghosh

Sri Aurobindo was a poet, politician and philosopher. His writingsóphilosophic and poeticóare Indian in spirit and Western in rhythm and colour.

Section A: The Evolution of Western Psychology and Sri Aurobindo's Integral Perspective

This section traces the chronological development of major schools of Western psychology, contrasting each with Sri Aurobindo's contemporaneous critiques and ...

Exploring Sri Aurobindo's Life and Philosophical Contributions

16 Mar 2026 — Having received a purely Western education, he now immersed himself in Indian culture – learning Sanskrit, studying the Vedas and Upanishads, ...

Eminent People On Sri Aurobindo

Indian poet and philosopher, awarded Nobel Prize for his collection of Poems "Gitanjali", in 1901, Founder of Shantiniketan.

EXPLORING THE THEMES IN THE WORKS OF SRI AUROBINDO

Aurobindo was exposed to both Indian spiritual traditions and a Western education throughout his formative years, having been born in Calcutta in 1872.

East and West in Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy

by EA Burtt · 1956 · Cited by 3 — The other three essays elucidate Aurobindo's teaching as it bears on certain topical problems, but again by contrasting it with Western ideas. The topics chosen ...

MEETING BETWEEN EAST AND WEST: THE VISION OF SRI AUROBINDO

by T Aykara · 2002 · Cited by 2 — Abstract. Person and perspective Sri Aurobindo, philosopher and mystic, poet and critic, was one of the most outstanding Indian thinkers of the twentieth ...

Sri Aurobindo's Metaphysics of Morals vis-à-vis Western Models of Virtue Ethics

by I Sanyal · 2024 · Cited by 1 — This chapter demonstrates that Aurobindo is committed to the notion of nature, or svabhāva and personal duty, or svadharma as preached in the Gita.

Sri Aurobindo and European Philosophy - Sabda

The primary focus of this study is to show how closely Sri Aurobindo's thought is related to European philosophy.

Sri Aurobindo and a Western Seeker

Sri Aurobindo and a Western Seeker. New York, 24th April, 1947. Five years ago this spring I had a mystic experience, or psychic opening, or “vision”—I ...

Sri Aurobindo on What the West and India Have to Teach Each Other

26 Jun 2022 — The West too brings the East a true and needed message: “Man also is God and it is through his developing manhood that he approaches the Godhead ...

Master's Mind: Manifestations of Consciousness (Sri Aurobindo in Western Thought)

Daniel Albuquerque's book belongs to such a kind of literature and he makes a perfect use of it. No doubt, he is deeply rooted in Sri Aurobindo's thought.

The Religious Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo

Sri Aurobindo's philosophy synthesizes Eastern spirituality and Western thought. Key concepts include Sachidanand (the Absolute), the Super mind (divine ...

How Sri Aurobindo's vision transformed the West through spirituality and education

3 Mar 2025 — But Aurobindo's path shows that real change happens through deep transformation, not just resistance. His vision didn't just fight the system—it ...

Indian and Western Aesthetics in Sri Aurobindo's Criticism, A Comparative Study eBook

The book Indian and Western Aesthetics in Sri Aurobindo's Criticism is a comparative study of Indian and western aesthetics. It depicts the beauty of evolution ...

Sri Aurobindo and Shakespeare The Life and Times Biography of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Das ...

Sri Aurobindo's admiration for the great dramatist resulted in obvious Shakespearean influences on him. He adopts for his plays Elizabethan model of drama ...

Aurobindo's Formative Years: The Impact of Western Education

5 Nov 2025 — Sri Aurobindo, born Aurobindo Ghose on 15 August 1872 in Calcutta, came from a Bengali family that had already embraced Western education.

The English period also demonstrated something about the unpredictability of colonial education. Designed as a mechanism for producing loyal administrators, it instead handed its most gifted students the analytical tools to understand – and articulate – precisely why colonial rule was unjust. Aurobindo understood British liberalism from the inside, which made him a far more formidable critic than someone who had only encountered it as an external force.

[PDF] Integral Yoga of Śrī Aurobindo: A Philosophical Analysis

RD Chakraborty - Volume 2, 2022-2023, Malda (West Bengal)

… This balanced state is the yoga, and Śrī Aurobindo’s Integral Yoga teaches this
type of integration and directs human life to be transformed into a celestial one.
Aurobindo’s mind was shaped by the Upaniṣads and Gītā, as well as meditation …

Existence and Transcendence: Existential Foundations of Holistic Psychology

K Bradford - Existential Wellness: Human-Centered Approaches as …, 2026

… Allowing for the inclusion of all four forces under one roof gave rise to nascent
Integrative and Integral theories championed by many, especially Ken Wilber. This
evolution displayed how transpersonal psychology would not be able to prevail over …

HP Blavatsky's “A Bewitched Life”: Nightmare Tales and Occult Practice in the Nineteenth Century

T Rudbøg - Advances in Nineteenth-Century Research, 2026

… century, arguing that the two phenomena were integral to each other in terms of
cultivating … occulture in the case of Blavatsky is integral to the lived experience of
practical occultism as … is to prepare and fit the student for the study of practical …

Syncretic Inner Tourism: Reframing Spiritual Tourism Through Southeast Asia's Hybrid Religious Landscapes

T Tran - Journal of Dharma Studies, 2026

Inner tourism is defined in this article as a form of travel in which individuals
consciously use mobility as a medium for existential introspection, emotional
recognition, value reorientation, and spiritual balance. Unlike wellness tourism …

[PDF] Emotional Intelligence in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: An Indian Knowledge Systems Perspective on Psychological Well-being

VD Songire

… The paper examines Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga (Eightfold Path) and draws
relevant references to illustrate how this ancient, shared wisdom—an integral
component of Indian Knowledge Systems—addresses emotional maturity and …

[PDF] Ancient Indian Techniques for Maintaining the Zero State of Mind: A Review of Yogic and Meditative Traditions

S Naragatti - 2026

… This review paper examines ancient Indian techniques aimed at achieving the
zero state of mind, drawing upon classical sources such as Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,
Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and related yogic and meditative traditions. The analysis …

[PDF] Philosophical Contemplation of Ancient Indian Socio-Political Conviction

A Mishra, R Kumar

… “The doctrine of Varnasrama is then clearly an integral part in a consistent
philosophy of politics.”5And the Varnasrama Dharma is the sine … conceived that
state is a general welfare agency of society to ensure yoga and ksema (security and …

The eThics of Yoga and The spiriT of godmen

JS Alter

… Baba Ramdev’s rhetoric of Hindutva nationalism is the antithesis of Gandhian cosmopolitanism,
even though he gestures toward catholic … The competitive structure of the free
market combined with the spirit of Hindutva turns the ultimate goal of yoga—the …

[PDF] Reconstructing Hindu Premarital Education Through Smara Sādhanā Values: A Tantrāyāna Framework for Sustainable Family Ethics in Denpasar

GA Siswadi, RS Murtiningsih - International Journal of Global Sustainable …, 2026

… desire, and sexual energy are integral parts of the journey toward … Yoga is
union with Brahman…,” indicating that yoga is a state of harmony, unity, and
identification with Brahman. In a broad sense, yoga encompasses various paths …

[PDF] Traditional Knowledge of Cassia tora Linn

AH Sonawane, MH Mali, MB Patil

… Besides Ayurveda other traditional system of medicine in India like Siddha, Yoga
& nature cure came into existence but, Ayurveda is the oldest of … Traditionally
considered a common weed, it has been integral to traditional medicine for …

Becoming Fat 'Differently': Theorising 'Embodied Re-visioning'

S Kini - Body & Society, 2026

This article draws upon body becoming and new materialist paradigms, and
specifically the conceptual repertoires of Deleuze and Guattari (becoming,
assemblage, reterritorialisation) and Karen Barad (apparatus, and agential cut), to …

The toil for soil: Earthing agricultural care in the Western Himalaya

SS Ali, F Ginn, N Millner - Environment and Planning E: Nature and Space, 2026

… In the sections that follow, we will show how certain qualities of the toiling body
are integral to the cultivable soils of western Himalaya. Our aim is not to arbitrate
whether toil is bad or good, but to highlight three tensions. First, the tension between …

Auroveda and Sri Aurobindo Chair

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Sri Aurobindo Chair

The Sri Aurobindo Chair is a dedicated initiative established to honor the profound teachings, spiritual vision, and transformative philosophy of Sri Aurobindo. Through academic research, community programs, and knowledge dissemination, the Chair seeks to explore Sri Aurobindo’s ideas on consciousness, human values, and integral development.

https://auroveda.org/sri-aurobindo-chair/

Vedere University 

The Sri Aurobindo Chair (SAC) is the flagship academic collaboration between Vedere University and Access Health Care Physicians LLC. Conceived by Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh and Dr. Pariksith Singh in association with Dr. Nawtej Dossanjh, it aims to promote interdisciplinary research, lectures, and publications in subjects and topics relating to consciousness and human evolution. It serves as a collaborative platform for scholars, seekers, and similarly oriented institutions worldwide. 

https://auroveda.org/sri-aurobindo-chair/

Empowering Lives, Restoring Hope

Auroveda is dedicated to paving the way for a better tomorrow — one where every person has access to food, education, and healthcare, and the dignity they deserve.

In India, millions still struggle to meet their most basic needs. We believe that no one should live without them — and that belief drives everything we do.

Through our growing network of Community and Educational Centers, we aim to build safe, nurturing spaces that empower people to reach their full potential. Each center is a place of healing, learning, and growth — fostering independence, confidence, and opportunity.

Pariksith Singh, M.D.

Pariksith Singh, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh received his medical education in India (All India Institute of Medical Services, New Delhi) 

https://auroveda.org/about-us/

Power of Articulation - Shrikant Soman

Vision, integrity, and courage form the foundation of strong personal character. They define your values, build credibility, and earn respect. However, character alone remains internal unless you have the ability to express it effectively to the world.

The power of articulation bridges the gap between personal conviction and collective action. When you express your thoughts with clarity, precision, and purpose, you move beyond individual strength. 

Clear communication inspires people, aligns teams around a shared vision, and transforms great ideas into powerful movements.

True leadership occurs when unshakeable character meets compelling communication.

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[HTML] A Complete Master List of Virtues from the Ancient Traditions

SJ April

… In the light of this article, thought it might be useful to also include that “virtues”
appear integral to the spiritual development of an individual too. Present in some
form or the other in all the religions, streams of spirituality, and philosophies, that …

Primary Virtues

Benevolence / Compassion / Kindness / Charity / Love / Magnanimity / Friendliness / Courtesy 

Temperance / Moderation / Patience / Frugality / Modesty / Humility

Truthfulness / Honesty / Integrity / Sincerity

Prudence / Wisdom / Knowledge / Intelligence

Courage / Fortitude

Justice / Righteousness / Honor

Equanimity / Tranquility / Contentment

Secondary Virtues

Faith / Hope, Diligence, Wit, Cleanliness / Order, Proper Ambition, Magnificence, Chastity, and Loyalty

https://becausethouart.blogspot.com/2026/07/beauty-and-nobility-expressed-through.html

[PDF] Sri Aurobindo's Integral Yoga and the Realisation of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

S Sharma, Y Ram

… This paper seeks to reveal the ways in which Integral Yoga, which focuses on the
integral development of body, mind, and spirit, can … , Integral Yoga is a
comprehensive and holistic system that seeks the complete transformation of …

Hinduism and Science: Themes, Texts, and Contexts

R Thomas - Theology and Science, 2026

… Contemporary proponents of Hindutva even argue that everything that we find in
modern … Media studies scholar Chopra explores the life of Hindutva on social
media by closely looking … use of the science of archaeology by Hindutva …

The Hindu and the Brahmin: Non-Brahminism and the Hindu Imagination in Early Twentieth-Century Western India

R Sarwate - Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa and the …, 2026

This essay locates the Vedokta controversy of 1899—a public debate about the
purity of the king's body and the Kshatriya status of the Marathas—as a
transformative and disruptive moment in the Marathi public world of the early …

Debating Gandhi (Critiques, Controversies and Reinterpretations)

A Pattanaik - Gandhi Beyond Independence: The Relevance of …, 2026

… His concept of Hindutva defined the nation in terms of common heritage, language,
and religious tradition. For Savarkar, national strength required a clear and cohesive
identity. … Hindutva: Who is a Hindu? Veer Savarkar Prakashan. …

Spirituality And Mental Health

SD Bhambri, M Mahapatra - 2026

… He developed a spiritual practice called Integral Yoga at Pondicherry (now
puducherry). The central theme of his … ‘The synthesis of Yoga and The Life Divine
describes the concept of the Integral Yoga. Sri Aurobindo argues that … Thus, this …

[PDF] International Journal of Sciences and Innovation Engineering

SK Mandal, I Ruidas, L Gope

… Yoga education became popular in the 1980’s as a form of physical exercise.
Rishi Aurobindo strengthened integral yoga for the all-around development of man's
personality on physical, mental, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual levels. Yoga …

[PDF] Proposal of a Yoga-Integrated and Ayurveda-Based Personality Framework for Pre-Primary Kids in the Context of Indian Education: Insights from Experts

R Pandey, J Kumar

… These doshas are said to be integral to an individual's Prakriti, which
encompasses natural body processes and behaviours in response to the
environment [5]. Ayurveda argues that understanding and maintaining a balance of …

Natural World and Sāṃkhya-Yoga Ethical Responses

KA JACOBSEN - The Bloomsbury Handbook of Hindu Ethics

… Sāṃkhya and Pātañjala Sāṃkhya are also sometimes combined and together
called “Sāṃkhya-Yoga.” Some consider Sāṃkhya the theory part and Pātañjala
Sāṃkhya the practice part of the system. This, however, is not correct as Sāṃkhya …

Vedānta Philosophical Perspectives on Hindu Ethics

Y SAWAI - The Bloomsbury Handbook of Hindu Ethics

… According to Śaṅkara, bhakti-yoga not only lays the groundwork for the path of
knowledge ( jñāna-yoga ) but … -yoga and bhakti-yoga hold significant ethical value
as preliminary stages for ordinary individuals, even though the ultimate means to …

Patañjalian Wisdom Personified: The Yogasūtric Reading Of Vārī

P Rajkarne, D Navaratna - Journal of Dharma Studies, 2026

… The Yoga Sūtra has been interpreted in vastly different ways by various schools
of thought, emphasising paths such as karma-yoga, jñāna-yoga, or bhakti-yoga, and
even inspiring new Yoga practices. Patañjali’s aphorisms accommodate these …