Sri Aurobindo, the yogi, seer, philosopher, poet and Indian nationalist propounded the philosophy of divine life on earth. Sri Aurobindo was one of the great thinkers in the history of Indian spirituality and provided insights into the world of spirituality and life on earth. Listen to the glimpses of his life in Sanskrit.
Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.
ऊर्ध्वमूलमधःशाखमश्वत्थं प्राहुरव्ययम्।
छन्दांसि यस्य पर्णानि यस्तं वेद स वेदवित्।। Gita15.1।।
What about the Vedas? In the Srimadbhagavadgita Lord Krishna says ‘They (wise) speak of the indestructible Ashwattha tree as having its roots above and branches below, whose leaves are the Vedas; he who knows it, is alone a Veda-knower.’
Source: Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry.
Sri Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the symbol of religious righteousness. Ramkatha is the story that teaches humanity and how to live an integral life. Ramakatha depicts the immortal and timeless aspects of Lord Rama. Listen to the glory of Ramakatha through the excellent intrepretaions in Sanskrit.
Source: Prof. C. Upendra Rao, School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies, JNU
Nirvanashatakam is one of the important stotras written by Adi Shankaracharya and it defines the theory of non-dualism. Chanting this mantra is fascinating and truly joyful. Nirvana means ‘Moksha’ and Shatakam means six. These mantras are the most powerful for attaining inner peace.
Source: Samskrita Karyalaya, Sri AurobindoAshram, Puducherry.
तत्सवितुर्वरं रूपं ज्योतिः परस्य धीमहि । यन्नः सत्येन दीपयेत् ।।
Sri Aurobindo’s Gayatri Mantra is intended for the supramentalization of the entire being: “Let us meditate on the most auspicious (best) form of Savitri, on the Light of the Supreme which shall illumine us with the Truth.” (Sri Aurobindo)
Source: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry.
