Savitri Era: Aim of life is to arrive at Mitra and Varuna

Marxists made it fashionable that you may fashion history as you like and RSS propagated its own through baudhik without writing anything. In Twitter we find each one peddling his own pet version. So oral is being ossified in written form and in diverse languages. Tower of Babel!

The formula is simple: a democratically elected govt must be allowed to implement its decisions; Parliament is the only forum for discussion. Intellectuals serving opposition parties have zero credibility and so, their opinions sound hollow. No threat to Democracy like Emergency.

This is how irreverence and insensitivity towards public developed. First MTV, then TOI starting a price war and mauling the Front Page. Then of course K-series and big fights as conspicuous dumbing down sources. War of words on Twitter and elsewhere with worst kind of invectives

The Veda was relegated to mechanical rituals as philosophers failed to find anything worthwhile. Sri Aurobindo disclosed its inner meaning in consonance with his Evolutionary ontology & Yoga psychology involving Adventure of Consciousness. This is the highest peak of India's past

Konark is the cornerstone of Odia pride but only sculpture or architecture can't be the be all and end all of a nation or civilisational. Besides, marketing Puri and other tourist destinations many a time assume religious hue. Thankfully, Sri Aurobindo's teaching is widely spread

It was easy to be disappointed by Congress during the last 2-3 decades and drawn to Hindutva instead. Awareness about an alternative ideology like Sri Aurobindo's, however, can create a momentum for a more harmonious worldview but many obdurately refuse to have any truck with him

Like financial portfolio, intellectual capital too requires periodical review, reorganisation, and replenishment. Where you come from or what you bring to the table need to be clarified from time to time and there's absolutely no compulsion of being wedded to a fixed set of ideas

Many ridicule Humanities, and not unjustifiably, because Marxists have misused them. Nevertheless, they offer the best ground to wrestle with ideas, arguments, and predictions. Writing being fundament of Civil Society and vehicle of Theory, inculcating honesty and lucidity is key

A tweet is like a thesis; needs to be defended suitably. Otherwise, indoctrination and fanaticism lead one astray. Personal political opinion has no validity unless buttressed by adequate arguments and justifications. Like, saying Hindu doesn't impart any self-evident legitimacy.

Instant publishing encourages writing but learning basic ethics is necessary. Humility, respect for, and tolerance of others' views is primary. Not to thrust your views as right and final is second. Engagement with others to reply to or clarify points is next. Last is persistence

Satyajit Ray wrote that while Film making is an art, producing involves money, machines and industry. Similarly, Democracy is about lives of ordinary people but its modalities paradoxically entail huge party-machineries, fork-tongued politicians, and theatrical election-campaigns

What about tripleT and 377 etc? Social sector is witnessing diverse changes including less stress on castes. Infra development is also conspicuous. So, there is progress but the scenario you wish for may take another decade. I'm optimistic.

This RG mention and overdose of criticism of Modi Govt. overlooking its merits.

Knowing RSS and BJP well, you are expecting too much. They have come to power after a long wait but know Mythology is irrelevant in modern context and hatred politics has no future. Modi is doing a balancing act and if they just survive, it's a big achievement. I see this merit.

Present Govt, as far as my observation goes, hasn't in any way promoted Hindu Rashtra. It has been adhering to Constitutional modalities in all spheres. Thus, vocal opposition by certain State govts seems absurd and is against federal functioning. Party line and govt are separate

Quotations are often misunderstood and misused; so search for the book and read the whole context. Theory is essential for practice; the map can't be left behind during mountaineering. So zeroing on the right priority must be the aim instead of plunging headlong and breaking head

Nothing wrong in protecting Hindu interests or propagating religion but painting the whole country as belonging to Hindus is patently delusory. Many intellectuals are engaged in such a misleading campaign but it's against basic tenets of Dharma of which they are avowed adherents.

From an outward perspective, you may be right and such a scenario seems tempting; but Sri Aurobindo has thought upon these aspects with his yogic insight. He doesn't find any future for any form of religion and foresees an entirely spiritual environment to dawn conforming to Veda

The Veda is about the fight between light and darkness and the challenge of growing in illumination till one reaches at Mitra and Varuna. This Evolutionary journey, according to Sri Aurobindo, is difficult through sheer human effort. Hence aspiring for the grace of Divine Mother.

Sri Aurobindo knew half a dozen European languages and after returning to India in 1893, learnt another half a dozen Indian languages. But the way he has enriched the English language is unparalleled. Reading his works in original is an absolutely rewarding affair. So, why wait?

1. Open any page and read loudly

2. Enjoy the sight and sound of alliterations, there would be plenty

3. Being baffled by difficult words or unusual turns of phrase is another source of enjoyment

4. There will be many allusions but spotting them depends upon one's own background.

I support Market but denounce manipulation. Stock market is only a small fraction of Market. What I'm highlighting is mafia and cartels are not allowing democratisation of economic sphere. Most people being uneducated in India are out of the Stocks scenario or nurse burnt fingers

When top columnists or institution heads throw away the fig leaf of being neutral, then the power of discourse as a weapon in Democracy gets blunt. But then, the supremacy of Democracy itself is being questioned the justification of which can't also be ascertained without debate.

Recommending, rating, or passionate endorsing is so pervasive here but people forget to rate their own selves first and hence most often it's like blind leading the blind. Partisan and sponsored views even on movies make people look so juvenile and unstable. To err is human alas!

Most blame past leaders but it's no solution. Don't quarrel with the past or weep over it. Don't waste your time over this could have been done or that shouldn't have happened. How to improve present situation should be the focus but imaginary scenarios like Hindu Rashtra absurd.

What is Sensex? Instead of doing work on ground, some persons with large savings have invested in something just because some others have invested without any clue about future performance or why the prices are so high in comparison to the book value. It's all deft manipulation.

Most people tend to be excited about a bubble in the name of booming economy. Ultimately, the bubble bursts and we are in a similar situation now. High salaries for top positions shouldn't be an indicator of how large masses make their both ends meet. No Govt intervention needed.

Very few persons are present now who had direct contact with The Mother or had a Darshan of her. They all don't write; so documenting oral history can be a good initiative but no enthusiasm in the new generation. The Media school run by Sri Aurobindo Society in Delhi is Marxist.

Congress banished Sri Aurobindo from curriculum and got itself banished. Hindutva might witness a repeat. Strangely intellectuals choose to hide behind a smokescreen and avoid grappling with the course of events Sri Aurobindo predicts. We are harping on this for over a decade now.

The Mother & Sri Aurobindo have left behind a huge corpus of writings and conversations that are available online. They have corrected many viewpoints and indicated the right Evolutionary course. So no one can push his or her theory without being challenged. This is a great gain.

The Mother & Sri Aurobindo have been frank about identifying asuric forces among their contemporaries and also gods and goddesses. If we don't accept their views and go by our own whims, then it's a serious error. Questioning their spiritual power is a folly that one should avoid

A simple solution. The Veda is one of the most ancient texts with ancestry from Iran to India. Modern commentators like Shankara or Vivekananda are silent about it. Dayananda took it up and Sri Aurobindo presented a whole new interpretation. Reading it can open eyes about Hindus.

Tweets on Sri Aurobindo are a few and far between except copy-paste by the Devotees. One can watch the passion and conviction of evangelists to ask why similar enthusiasm is missing. May be they are funded and a whole bureaucratic set up goads them. But is that worth emulating?

To be unduly impressed by power and position or pomp and ceremony is common but an individual's task is to acquire right understanding and forthrightness. The sight of Hindutva intellectuals imitating the Congress practice of parroting, timidity, and sycophancy is disconcerting.

In fact, tussle between TMC and BJP has taken the form of a tug-of-war between Bengalis and non-Bengalis. That's pretty convenient for parties and people are too eager to be defined by such identities. Seems like there's no solution to such division as polarisation is spreading.

Many good things come from Europe in general and U.K. in particular, and it's instructive to enumerate them too.

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We have seen Congress downfall and an akin fate awaits Hindutva. Sri Aurobindo theorised 100 years ago but people dismiss him and flaunt their own vision. No bar on creativity but events are likely to overtake without notice. "A few shall see what none yet understands," he wrote.

Savitri has undergone several editions and revisions but RY Deshpande, an authority on Sri Aurobindo's poetry and philosophy refuses to accept them and has republished the original. Similarly is there any scope to abide by the Constitution when one was born and reject amendments?

As early as 1907, Sri Aurobindo announced that India will be free but by 1917, his focus is no longer India but the whole world. He publishes his prediction of a #WorldUnion and repeats the same in his radio broadcast on August 14, 1947. So, the Uttarpara Speech is not his final.

It's easy to be an atheist or rationalist but thanks to The Mother & Sri Aurobindo, we are saved from such a prospect. They have created ample theory but on the practical front nothing concrete precipitates. Thus it's largely a matter of belief only and hence Savitri Era Religion

Someday, we will also brag about our #SavitriEra ecosystem and there will be many scholars and writers but it won't ride piggyback on Hindutva or any other populist ideology. Purity is the cornerstone of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo's vision and sincerity is the fuel that propels.

Many people are in a regret mode that they haven't read much of Sri Aurobindo and are unable to write on him with competence. And even if they start reading now they don't understand and his writings are so vast and diverse. No solution to this except developing deep appreciation

Conceiving the Divine as concurrent with our lives, events, and diverse decisions is the task The Mother & Sri Aurobindo ask for. This is an Ontological breakthrough incorporating Evolutionary unfolding of history. Mitra and Varuna of Vedic vintage adorning the pedestal is surety.

The Mother & Sri Aurobindo were clear; they always talked about the Divine. Not in the sense of temple going or performing rituals, nor nationalism or economy. Divinisation of the body was their target and imparting momentum to Evolution, a challenge. So, no lesser ideals or nap.

Another instance of languages languishing and people deprived of last mile Democracy and Development. Sovereignty to the States is a must. #RepublicDay

Future historians may discover that your long articles on demographic imbalance were responsible for spreading the current unrest, the consequences of which are feared to be unpleasant! @maidros78

If even one person likes my tweet, it proves that much more people can agree with it, if they get a chance to read it. Thus, it's more a question of dissemination than content. Further, such a possibility always exists and the names of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo can do the trick.

In a fiercely competitive and individualist platform like this to find half-a-dozen handles who don't hesitate to RT my unconventional views off and on is definitely not a mean achievement. Blowing one's own trumpet is not exactly desirable but justified in this dog-eat-dog world

While reading The Dancing Wu Li Masters by Gary Zukav, I felt like ground slipping from under my feet. It was accentuated when I came across books on postmodernism and deconstruction. Investing money in Mutual Funds also taught me that value of funds fluctuates and is not fixed.

Actors by definition feign and lure of possible fame or some future assignment forces them to be in that disposition always. So relying on their opinion on matters of Statecraft is a negation of any sane conception of Scholarship and creating hype over such non-events, stupidity.

I think, it's important to understand present realities to have the right outlook for the future. What happened in the past is in no way binding on what should be done. Both Democracy and demography need to be respected and demonising any section of population needs to be avoided

Current dissensions are being painted as pertaining to Hindu-Muslim divide whereas Savitri Era Party is demanding Sovereignty to States and specific regions on the basis of languages under a loose Federation forming the nucleus of a future #WorldUnion as foreseen by Sri Aurobindo

The very phrase sub-nationalism is an absurdity. Nationalism can emanate from diverse facets and what one values or fights for shud be a personal choice in a Democracy. So imposing some uniform notion of nationality or patriotism is against the spirit of Democracy. Nuance needed.

People are supreme in a Democracy and it must be left to them to decide how they like to be governed. Imposing a Colonial Constitution derived from mediaeval notions upon voters over one billion is unprecedented and anomalous. Recognising this folly should be a priority for each.

Most people of India have never travelled outside their own States; it's not necessary. They never bother about any Central Government. Only a small percentage of people deriving benefits from a large nation clamour for Nationalism. The States (and languages) deserve Sovereignty.

Modi as PM hasn't displayed any overt sign of religious bigotry. Besides, it's difficult to judge him as he never speaks out of the script. So, your characterisation of Modi might turn out to be one-sided. He needs the Nobel Prize and I retain the hope that he will act Gorbachev.

The very phrase Tukde tukde gang is an implicit acknowledgement of a threat as well as a possibility. Everyone knows that there's no solution to the Kashmir problem but to... Same is the case with the North East. The question is when to accept the existence of multiple Republics.

Management education developed disrespect for age by announcing enlightenment at 25. So far so good, but Evolution proceeds in its own peculiar and precarious fashion and refuses to accept it as true. Thus a great amount of vigilance and discernment needed to take best advantage.

Democracy needn't be understood as a political principle alone; extending it to the economic sphere is also necessary. How large enterprises are managed, or some social sector is given protection, shouldn't be the lookout of only the Govt. or a handful of mega Corporate houses.

We read about the menace of Deep State, Big Data, AI etc. in the media but Govt. doesn't express any fears about them nor devises any strategy to deal with them. Why these vital matters are not discussed with the citizens is surprising. India seems to be the same primitive State.

Yoga as a symbol of muscular Hindutva won't go too far. Besides, initial enthusiasm wanes after a while. Integral Yoga heralded by The Mother & Sri Aurobindo on the other hand is about moulding one's thought process so that each and every activity of life is transformed suitably.

Any good points? Then only one can measure someone's worth objectively. One example: he was responsible for marginalising Subhas in an unjust manner. And later, Sri Aurobindo too disliked the latter's joining hands with Hitler. So, Gandhi was an instrument of Evolutionary forces.

Anyone anguished over the current #CAA_NRC_Protests can easily know how much heavily ignoring Sri Aurobindo is costing the country. Ideological bankruptcy has become a hallmark of all political parties and yet there's no shame or any sense of urgency. Pedestrianism and mediocrity

Juvenile remarks like Sri Aurobindo could have done this or shouldn't have gone there are fairly common. Institutions connected with him have not been able to spread enough awareness of this great son of India. Followers need to be a bit aggressive for his 150th birth anniversary

Yoga has many connotations but a simple method is doing anything relating to The Mother & Sri Aurobindo, remembering them, or reading their books. Also striving to break intransigence of others. Visiting Centres or group activities have their own advantages as well as limitations

From an individual's point of view, too much of history or fiction is unnecessary. What matters is how one can contribute towards designing the future as envisaged by The Mother & Sri Aurobindo. Aim of life is to arrive at Mitra and Varuna who signify highest rungs of perfection.

The Mother's role in the history of India from 1914 to 1973 has myriad dimensions to understand the significance of which takes years. Mother's Agenda records her spiritual experiments for transformation of body cells with Vedic immortality as culmination of Evolutionary odyssey.

The Mother & Sri Aurobindo no doubt relied upon 3000 years of education and culture but their salience lies in removing fences and building bridges. The kind of global perspective they offer is unusual and unprecedented. Time to partake of this epochal adventure of consciousness.

Political leaders tend to speak in a threatening tone and yet it's treated as peaceful. In Twitter too, many adopt not a very polished speech but that has become normal. Suppressed urge for violence is vented through such implicit rowdyism. Self-interest and tribalism too egg on.

This year marks the Centenary of The Mother's final arrival in India where she lived her next half century. One easy test of honesty, integrity, and morality of the public intellectuals in India is whether they acknowledge any worth or contributions of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo.

People in streets means abject failure of Constitution and defending the same therefore is a paradox. Sovereignty to States is the solution and nationhood nurtured in the lap of a language is the most precious. Neglecting such precocious sentiments by megalomaniac attitude wrong.

There are many good people who are moral in nature and polite in behaviour but faithfully following the tradition and encouraging children to do same is often not very salutary. The Mother & Sri Aurobindo forcefully say such conformist attitude as erroneous, anomalous, and absurd.

Read a tweet by @sabhlok about some aspects of the Veda and obviously he is ignorant of Sri Aurobindo's interpretations. The same is the case with almost all intellectuals in India. Here is a chance to take a learner's attitude and turn a new leaf in life. https://t.co/I1U75AB6fA

The challenge is to integrate all this with Sri Aurobindo's philosophy. The Mother's experiments in Cellular consciousness are also important inputs. Thanks.

Savitri Era Party doesn't view people in terms of religious or caste identity. It's against Reservations and other laws and rules perpetuating such anachronism. It favours Federation of India by awarding Sovereignty to the States. Abolition of passport/visa system is also needed.

The Veda needs to be foregrounded so that Mitra and Varuna occupy lost territory. Savitri Era Religion is the solution for the future and establishment of #WorldUnion. Present unrest is likely to escalate so that people discuss the root of the problem and understand Sri Aurobindo

The Mother Sri Aurobindo are not against religions per se but predict that they are on their way out as part of Evolutionary progress. Most are unable to digest this but understanding the whole logic behind it is necessary at least in an academic way. Intellectuals need to debate

Quantity and numbers are deluding many. Right opinion or action may not draw a huge crowd. Mobilising large crowds may be a sign of legitimacy in Democracy but doesn't make the cause valid. So, eliciting independent opinion is important and cultivating such character is essential

I was a supporter of JP movement during college days. I also supported V.P. Singh's crusades. But I opposed Ram Mandir agitation. I wasn't very enthusiastic about Anna Hazare but wished him success. Though sympathetic towards dissent, I'm against the ongoing protests against #CAA

Was the Mandal phase of politics in India an aberration? So it seems when BJP is inching toward dominating mainstream. Foreign origin issue took the sheen away from the Congress but Muslims and Christians don't have any other choice. Leftists are hated; it's BJP's right advantage

Breaking: After six years, Govt is telling "India Needs to Rewrite Its History: An Alternative Retelling of India's Freedom Struggle." Of course, no clue on actual execution or inclusion in curriculum. Looks like, the British should be re-invited to complete this unfinished task.

Bankim's Anushilan too had impressed Sri Aurobindo and his concept of Integral Yoga has many parallels. Since he was writing his English, his motivation for making Westerners aware about Indian wisdom can't be ruled out. Also he was confident that he's telling something different

I think, this is the first MSM presentation of Sri Aurobindo and his place in history of ideas in India, in a most balanced and polite manner. Thank you @avatans for awaking countrymen and scholars from slumber. Let's hope, many such facets come to light in future for reappraisal

Sri Aurobindo is a Knowledge Mall and anyone entering has diverse aspects to choose from. A self-management course or a sequel to Homer, translations of Bhartrihari's poems or value of Art. His writings and conversations cover over forty volumes apart from thirty by The Mother.

Sri Aurobindo was born on August 15, 1872 and his 150th birth anniversary will be celebrated in 2022. A good book on him for beginners is needed for mass circulation. Someone with talent must take up this task. His relevance for future is more important than as a revolutionary.

Those reading Preamble of the Constitution without any awareness about Sri Aurobindo can be forgiven. But those paying lip service despite being aware of his greatness are doing more harm to the nation. #SavitriEra Learning Forum (SELF) is in the forefront to disabuse of Hindutva

Many Hindutva stalwarts are well read but rarely talk about the books or the ideas they have imbibed. Antipathy towards the West is deep but giving credit where it's due is also a sign of Dharma. Many contemporary authors have contributed significantly towards knowledge creation.

Many Hindutva stalwarts used to tussle with me, but have either blocked or muted me. My observations on Modi have more or less been proved right. My prediction of a Federation of India is fast taking shape. Those who don't agree shouldn't avoid reading or endorsing Sri Aurobindo.

Being born and brought up in an Odisha village (I turn 64 today), I have been fortunate to have lived in a peaceful and hatred-free society. No religious fundamentalism or caste war; public intellectuals enlightened and preaching harmony. A highly literary and cultural atmosphere.

Inclusion of Odia speaking areas outside the State was a constant demand. Neglect by Centre was another grouse. Now of course Odisha like Assam can demand ILP. I have been predicting full Sovereignty to the States for resolution of multifarious problems from Kashmir to Tamilnadu.

That's great; you can attempt a video interview too. He and Pranab Pattnaik belong to the Golden era. However much we do for them is not enough before what they really deserve. Their creations are going to last for centuries and give solace many generations of Odia people. Thanks.

This first Qawali is also mentioned in the biography of Manna Dey but his name nowhere appears as a co-singer except YouTube auto generated. Will it be possible to ascertain if his golden voice is also sewn into this historic damask? Can anyone contact the great Composer himself?

Present Govt is only following the example Congress established over the years. Sycophancy has become a synonym of Democracy. So, no room for complain.

You are hiding the truth. The whole affair has been clandestinely scripted and executed by BJP and RSS. Others are mere pawns. Nothing of this nature can happen without the patronage of those in power.

There should be some institution to remember Mungerilal also!

Funds are syphoned off from successful businesses and again govt is asked to save it. It's a racket.

State is not a profit making organisation; it has to carry many burdens as a necessity and part of prestige.

Airline is very crucial at times of emergency and war; not a wise move

And that's the primary reason why it fell into disuse.

Winter and Spring https://t.co/umph6T5gpo

Citizens handover that responsibility to Defence forces and Police in a Democracy so that they can live without fear. No need to tinker with that.

When a family grows too big, it gets divided. A similar situation has arrived in India after seventy years of its Constitution. Time to say goodbye to each other and serve respective mother languages. It will do immense good to far flung regions as well as international relations

[He was fascinated by Raja Rammohan Roy and his Brahmo Samaj. As a follower of the Brahmo faith, Madhusudan Rao inspired the people to think for freedom by breaking the religious dogmas.] Another iconic Odia devotional song although visuals are discordant. https://t.co/UcRS8d0IiO

Savitri Era: Topological vs. Pathological Nationalism https://t.co/2u7h8Ip6xe @NathTusar #SriAurobindo #FiveDreams #WorldUnion