What is Surrender?
Surrender is a much misunderstood term today. Beloo Mehra explains what surrender really means for a spiritual seeker.
Vedic Chanting: An Amazing World at the Intersection of Tones and Letters
Vedic chants are considered to be the oldest unbroken oral tradition in the world. They are incredibly sophisticated arrangements of tones and letters that have a profound impact on the consciousness of the listener. Here we have the fortune of having a trained practitioner and teacher of Vedic chants, Dr Sivaram Hariharan aka Sydney Kishore, who describes his experience of learning Vedic chanting and some of the technicalities involved.
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.
Getting to Know Ganesha on Ganesha Chaturthi
Shruti Bakshi delves into the significance of Sri Ganesha, one of the most enigmatic and lovable deities in Hindu culture.
How Many of These Ganesha Symbolisms Do You Know?
The Hindu deity Ganesha is an enigmatic figure full of symbolisms. How many do you know?
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.
Case for a Chyawanprash Comeback
Get to know this ancient ‘herbal jam’ that is a wonderful health tonic to deal with the stresses and strains of modern life.
5 Things Beginners Should Know About Meditation
Beginner at meditation and not sure if you’re going in the right direction? Rahul Sharma shares some advice regarding common questions and expectations about meditation.
What Do You Really “Know”? (And Why Post-Truth is an Arrogance)
Shruti Bakshi discusses the difference between information, knowledge and knowing and when knowledge becomes overrated and divisive. The highest Truth does not reveal itself unless we abandon everything we believe we know as the truth.
Spotlight on Sri Aurobindo | Weekly Newsletter No.11
The weekly round-up of LWP’s articles (14 – 20 August).
Making the Most of a Solar Eclipse (Yogic Perspective)
With a solar eclipse due on 21 August, learn about the yogic perspective on what to do during this time.
The Yogic Meaning of Hanuman
“Hanuman is the great hero of the Ramayana, the wonderful story’s most fascinating character. Though having the form of a monkey, he is said to be the greatest sage, yogi and devotee. What is the inner meaning of this magical figure?” David Frawley explains.
The Importance of Namaste
Of all the ways of greeting, the hugs and kisses and handshakes, the Namaste is the most profound, explains Ambika Gupta. Read about what the Namaste really represents and it’s yogic meaning.
Let it R.A.I.N.
Have you heard of the R.A.I.N. practice? Isabella Convertini describes this practice that is helpful in times when tumultuous emotions take over and it seems difficult to hold on to our inner peace. This practice is an easy way to navigate through the flood of emotions and stay centred.
8 Miracle Ingredients Every Kitchen Must Have
These 8 ingredients are considered to be health treasures in Ayurveda. Do you have them in your kitchen and know about all their goodness?