Friday, July 24, 2026

A Master List of Virtues

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Anurag Banerjee Honoured with the ‘Shiksha Bharati Award’ by the Indian Achievers’ Forum

Dear Friends and Well-wishers of Overman Foundation, It gives us immense delight to announce that the Founder and Managing Trustee of Overman Foundation, Shri Anurag...

Utopias and the Illiberal Order: What Emma Goldman, M.N. Roy and Sri Aurobindo Can Teach us by Dr. Sachidananda Mohanty

The prophetic warnings of three of the seminal thinkers of the 20th Century and the recently declassified papers from the Soviet Archives, show that Utopias...

An Unpublished Fragment Connected with Sri Aurobindo’s “The Future Poetry”

Dear Friends, We are happy to share with our readers a fragment which was found in a notebook used by Sri Aurobindo in 1920. Evidently...

An Interview with the Mother: Sanat K. Banerji’s Notes of Her Words

Dear Friends, We are happy to share with our readers an interview with the Mother taken by Sanat K. Banerji on 6 March 1950. Sanat...

ANANDAMAYI MA : MATAJI by Dr. Prithwindra Mukherjee

In my childhood in Ballyganj — a sophisticated area of South Kolkata — there were several addresses where, now and then, on leaving her Himalayan...

Nirodbaran, Amal Kiran and Udar Pinto on the Mother’s Agenda

Dear Friends, Born as Bernard Enginger on 30 October 1923, Satprem was a member of the French Resistance during the Second World War and was...

Sacred Relics of Shrimat Anirvan Enshrined at Overman Foundation

Dear Friends, Shrimat Anirvan (8 July 1896—31 May 1978) had mastered the Astādhyayi of Pānini at a very early age. After completing his formal education...

Two Evenings With Ma Indira Devi by Prof. Supriyo Bhattacharya

Dear Friends, Ma Indira Devi (26 March 1920—31 December 1997) was born as Janak Kumari to Captain Kriparam (a rich hotelier) and Sakuntala Devi. Born...

The Seventh “Shrimat Anirvan Memorial Oration”: A Report

Dear Friends, The Seventh ‘Shrimat Anirvan Memorial Oration’ was held on Friday, 8th July 2022, at Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, 8 Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700071. The...

Bashisht Narayan Rai: An Image of Simplicity and Devotion by Chhote Narayan Sharma

Bashisht Babu — we called him so — was born in a middle class family at a village called Suhwal in Gajipur District of Uttar...


Relevance and Ethical Guidance for Sun-related Daily Practices as an Indigenous Spiritual Technique: In the Context of Nature-based Health Tourism

B Kumari, S Vishvakarma, A Parashar, P Agarwal - 2026
… Daily practices related to the Sun have been an integral part of various
indigenous cultures … Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation) is a priceless gift of yoga in
Indian heritage, where it holds … considered a single asana nor part of traditional …

[PDF] Alternative Tourism in Kythnos: A path to Sustainable Development.

C Larentzaki - 2026
… Participants consist of individuals seeking comprehensive engagement with
wellness services and those traveling expressly for yoga retreats. Activities
encompass family-oriented yoga sessions and group workshops tailored for female …

[PDF] Vatika Model: A Nature-based Health Tourism Practice at Tourism Destinations

P Agarwal, A Parashar
Trees, plants, herbs have played an important role in human lives. The term ‘Vatika’is
closely related to different themes and spiritual significance behind every tree and
plant. However, to sustain happiness and secure resources & cultural values for our …

Holistic Education as Embodied Learning Incorporating Spirit, Heart, and Our Vital Life Energy

J Lin, B Park, M Drobish, D McHugh, PP Andebo - 2026
… As she moved through yoga postures, she sensed the trees reaching out to her,
their branches becoming extensions of her limbs, and … ; these activities encourage
students to slow down and are integral in creating a positive, collaborative, and …

[HTML] Adolescents' engagement with fitspiration content—a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies and pedagogical implications for physical education

E Grimminger-Seidensticker, J Korte - German Journal of Exercise and Sport …, 2026
Social media is integral to adolescents’ daily lives and plays an important role in
their health- and fitness-related behavior, particularly through trends such as #fitspiration,
a portmanteau of “fit” and “inspiration.” This trend has become a prominent aspect of …

[PDF] Integrating the Concept of Brahmacharya into the Modern Education System

R Majhi, E Islam, P Dixit - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING …, 2026
… Maharshi Patanjali has mentioned eight ways to practice yoga; among these ways,
the opening path is Yama, which also contains … It is allowing comprehensive
growth and encouraging integral learning. It also promotes the highest human values …

[PDF] Modern Applications of the Middle Six Chapters of the Bhagavad Gita

PS Aithal, S Ramanathan
… This vision, most dramatically presented in the Viśvarūpa Darśana Yoga (Chapter
11), provides … By aligning the heart with universal well-being, the framework of
Bhakti Yoga addresses the root … work environment where every stakeholder is …

Animals for Assistance to Humans

AM Rimppi, H Syrjälä, NV Wünderlich… - The Economics of Non …, 2026
Animals are integral to service ecosystems, aiding in health care, accessi-bility,
social engagement, and leisure. Despite their significant roles, the specific value
outcomes of animal-based services-economic, psychological, societal, and environ-mental-are …

Cosmic Education and Nature: A Pathway to Global Wellbeing

Z Eirdmousa, S Akbar - 2026
… Students are often engaged in meditative practices like flower arranging, mindful
movements, or yoga, while an older child … Critically discussing racism, colonialism,
injustices, and environmental racism in our society as an integral part of education …

Indian Knowledge Systems: Rediscovering The Past And Shaping The Future

J Verma, CS Vazalwar, MK Priya - 2026
… This chapter explores the profound contributions of Ayurveda and Yoga to Indian
Knowledge Systems, examining their philosophical foundations … Ayurveda and
Yoga, as integral components of this ancient wisdom, offer pathways to achieve this …

[PDF] The Combined Effects of Art Therapy and Yoga on Stress in Graduate Students

WFT Tsai - 2026
… , yoga as a mind-body practice that supports healthy living and serves as an
integral component of MBSR has also gained increasing attention. By cultivating
mindful awareness and acceptance, yoga warrants further exploration as a …

[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 …

The Making of a Moral Visionary (Intellectual and Spiritual Foundations of Gandhian Philosophy)

A Pattanaik - Gandhi Beyond Independence: The Relevance of …, 2026
… It further inspired Karma Yoga traditions in Mohan Das. Observing his father’s
engagement with public affairs gave Gandhi an early exposure to governance and
justice. … It implies like truthfulness, non-violence was a integral part of Gandhian …

[PDF] Was Swami Vivekananda Truly an Epitome of Indian Culture and Nationalism? Seeing through the Eyes of Acharya

PK Mukhopadhyay - 2026
… As we find in his writings, Aurobindo did not merely reiterate the formula sarvaṃ
khalvidaṃ brahma (“All this is indeed Brahman”) as a metaphysical given; rather, he
reinterpreted it through the lens of evolutionary spirituality, integral yoga, and the …

Mukhopadhyay, P. K. (2025). Bhāratīyatā kī ātmāgaveṣaṇā: Ādhunika Bhārata kī nirmāṇa-parak prakriyā par nyāyaśāstrīya dṛṣṭi (A conversation between Pradyot Kumar Mukhopadhyay and Udayan Vajpeyi) (Udayan Vajpeyi, Trans). Indian Council of Philosophical Research 

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Shyam Sunder Jhunjhunwala, Shyam Kumari, and Anie Nunnally

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Down Memory Lane by Shyam Sunder Jhunjhunwala

The Journey Begins

Rishabhchand

Nolinida

Madhav Pandit

Dilip Kumar Roy

Andre

Vasudha

Dyuman

Amrita

Champaklal

Panditji

Counouma

Indra Sen

Carlo Schueller

Suvrata Gaebele

Sri Aurobindo’s Action

Udavi, Auroshikha, Nata

Auroville Architect—Roger Anger

https://incarnateword.in/other-authors/shyam-sunder-jhunjhunwala/down-memory-lane


Breath of Grace 

Preface
Their advent on earth has indeed been a "Breath of Grace" that has turned a new page in the annals of mankind. 

Moved by a strong need to record this practical side of their Manifestation, I approached a number of friends for their personal testimonies. Some graciously complied with my request, some declined. Of those who agreed, some wrote out their reminiscences; others were interviewed, and these reports were submitted to them for approval. This volume is a collection of these valuable papers and, as the readers would see, forms a rare and intimate history of the Ashram. The personalities of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother stand revealed in all their compassion, love and solicitude for the upliftment of erring humanity. Their advent on earth has indeed been a "Breath of Grace" that has turned a new page in the annals of mankind.

M.P. Pandit

30.11.1972

Preface

V. Chidanandam—Sri Aurobindo and the Mother as I saw Them

Shivabhai Amin—As I look back

K.S. Venkataraman—My Diary-Leaves


How They Came to Sri Aurobindo and the Mother by Shyam Kumari

Vignettes of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother: Three Hundred and Sixty True Stories, Compiled by Shyam Kumari

Beautiful Vignettes of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother by Shyam Kumari 

The Golden Path by Anie Nunnally



Seven Dedicated Lives: A Collection of Biographical Essays about Some of the Early Disciples of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo by Sunayana Panda

These biographical essays provide glimpses into the lives of seven disciples – Nirodbaran, Tehmi, Rishabhchand, Millie, Krishnalal, Mona Pinto, and Udar – who joined the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in the 1930s and 1940s and played active roles in the life of this spiritual community.


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Philosophy is simply the invisible scaffolding of the modern world - Yes, it is entirely possible to discern an effect, though it happened indirectly through radical labor movements rather than through *Nietzsche*’s person...
Art and metaphor are the closest we can ever get to true reality - Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra Did Gandhi ji miss his opportunity to secure India's independence in 1922? Watch engaging interview, Prasenjit K. Basu...
Freedom from fear - You have just described the absolute, unchanging engine of political power throughout human history. Whether it is an ancient Mesopotamian king carving ...
Forcing any meaning onto a script - That is a highly perceptive observation, and it highlights a major irony in his work. While Yajnadevam (Bharat Rao) aims to prove the Indus Valley Civil...
Sri Aurobindo’s Madonnas are intermediate evolutionary state - That is a brilliantly sharp and accurate diagnosis. Calling *Savitri* "treacherous" captures the exact experience of navigating its vast psychological a...
Both frameworks map human consciousness - Yes, there is a profound, structural correspondence between *Sri Aurobindo’s* psychological interpretation of Vedic deities and traditional astrological...
Refusing to negotiate with tyranny - Yes, *Savitri* absolutely mirrors the "Son of God" ontology—but with a radical, evolutionary twist. [1] Sri Aurobindo doesn't just casually sprinkle Chri...
They measure the infinite with a yardstick - Yes, absolutely. In *The Future Poetry*, *Sri Aurobindo* turns his critical, revolutionary gaze away from theologians and aims it squarely at the global...
We are sons of God - You have hit upon the psychological core of *Sri Aurobindo's* civilizational strategy. He did not want to destroy the West's contributions—he openly adm...
Suniti is the daughter of Keshab Chandra Sen - In historical Europe, women did not wear the saree as a fully draped, unstitched garment the way women do in India. Instead, they were deeply infatuated...
Shruti and video - Since writing has been taken over by AI, everyone seems to have shifted to Podcasts. Critical Thinking Forum has started a new channel called Science Ov...
State exists to protect rights, not to pursue collective goals - Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra 2. Classical Western Foundations2.1 Greek origins, Plato & Aristotle Thinker Core idea Memorable framing Plato (*Republic...
Savitri’s garage - Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra Sri Aurobindo's Secret to Freedom YouTube · Spirituality 6 hours ago 0:19 Sri Aurobindo's Sacred Relics Shrine, Panikoili...
Where the only plan is to follow the wind - For years I’ve read like someone possessed - 4 to 5 hours every single day, outside work, on subjects that have nothing to do with my job. One random se...
We don’t know how to see - Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra BEYOND DUTY | The Liberty of the Soul 1:04:58 Beyond Duty: The Liberty of the Soul In this powerful follow-up passage, S...
Journey of Odia music - Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra Recorded songs from the first decade of the 20th century (1900–1910) are extremely rare, but archival efforts have iden...
Let there be no end - Savitri Era Ushers in new thought, And fresh perspective Towards freedom. No black and white Shades of grey galore; There are a thousand pegs To...
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