The Importance of Being Idle | Newsletter No. 12
Special Newsletter No. 12 in which Shruti Bakshi shares her thoughts on the underrated nature of ‘idleness’ in our modern society. Weekly digest 21-27 August is also included.
Primal Divergence : A Contrast of Cultures (Part-1)
Ganesh Varadharajan explores the divergence between the East and West, essentially between Vedanta and Greek thought in the understanding of man and his relationship with the Divine. Setting side-by-side, examples from modern pop culture like Hollywood and the deep spiritual insights as articulated by Sri Aurobindo, makes for an interesting analysis of the diverging world and life views.
Lost in Translation: the Need to Revive Sanskrit
Professor Subhash Kak explains how Sanskrit is a language that not only represents the culture of India from north to south, but that also influenced the cultures of Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe. Unfortunately, this language of yoga is much neglected today, making the revival of living Sanskrit, the need of the hour.
Spotlight on Sri Aurobindo | Weekly Newsletter No.11
The weekly round-up of LWP’s articles (14 – 20 August).
Tiger Stripes of Virtue and Sin
Is shunning sin and clinging to virtue a sure way to reach the Divine or is that way too simplistic thinking? IS it possible that virtue can be more binding than vice? Ganesh Varadharajan explores, drawing inspiration from Sri Aurobindo.
A Safari Story: Life on the Wild Side at Jim Corbett
Rahul Sharma shares his experience of undertaking a safari with his family at the Jim Corbett national park in India.
From Vedanta to Plato & More | Weekly Newsletter No. 10
The weekly round-up of LWP’s articles (7 – 13 August).
Why the Meatless Impossible Burger Does Little for Humanity
Is the adoption of fake-meat a desirable new vegetarian trend? Shruti Bakshi argues that it’s a call not to our humanity, but to our senses. Authentic vegetarianism is a reflection of a satvik mind that is life-sensitive and feels a respect for Nature. It must not be a feel-good fad.
Perception: The Wayfinder
Ganesh Varadharajan explores how perception is our tool for understanding the world and ourselves but that clarity of perception depends on our connectedness with our true selves and not with the ego-personality.
When Everest Called
In this exclusive series for LWP, Rohit Kumar describes his experiences of scaling not only the treacherous external terrain, but also the inner, slippery one. A good foothold on the rocks requires a good foothold in one’s inner being that provides the resilience and humility to journey on. And as with life, it is not about the destination but the journey on which one often meets people that inspire and humble us.
Musings on the Population Problem
Newsletter No.9. There are too many bodies in the world but also too much person ‘within’ us. The population problem needs to be dealt not only on social and economic fronts, but also spiritual.
#RallyforRivers – What You Need to Know
If you live in India and consume water, you need to get involved! Find out why.
Don’t Try to Love Yourself! Indian Yogi vs. New-Age Spirituality
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev tears apart new-age spiritual ideas like ‘loving yourself’ and ‘being compassionate to yourself’.
Visiting the Isha Yoga Centre – a spiritual travelogue
Rahul Sharma describes his first ever spiritual travel – to the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, India, set up by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. Having heard so much about the ashram’s consecrated spaces of mystic energy Rahul shares his outsider’s views based on his experiences at the ashram, the Dhyanalinga, Linga Bhairavi temple and at the Adiyogi statue.