Monday, July 27, 2026

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.

https://x.com/i/status/2081578053193654387

[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 …

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