Tweets in original by Tusar Nath Mohapatra
Savitri Era: The Mother & Sri Aurobindo haven't explicitly theorised on their being the Supreme Divine
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Tweets in original by Tusar Nath Mohapatra (b. 1956), Founder, Savitri Era Religion (2006)
Savitri Era of those who adore,
Om Sri Aurobindo & The Mother.
There's no respect for philosophy as a subject in India and most educated people are ignorant about its content. Hence any one is termed as a philosopher. And those certifying are themselves ignorant of philosophy. Modern India hasn't produced any philosopher except Sri Aurobindo
Current models of politics, business, or entertainment are unsustainable. The Mother & Sri Aurobindo gave their verdict long back. Yet the world continues to ignore them. India should have been at the forefront in offering an alternative. That hasn't happened thus far but we must
Not a neat formulation. We of various hues can't be banned in a democracy. Plurality can't be imposed. Parties would aquire it out of necessity but not necessarily. In an organic struggle for power, all forms of tribalism will proliferate. Normatives will play their role though.
RSS characterisation of all Indians with Hindu DNA is a defective diagnosis. Downgrading minority religions by denying their existence is a great injustice. Our appeal for a new religion was denied by the Supreme Court in the Auroville case. Govt must mend this mistake, suo motu.
People feel safe to be in well-defined camps but India, at present, is in a flux. Congress bandwagon is as pernicious as the Hindutva brigade but the Govt under Modi has been fairly reasonable. Objective analysis by competent public intellectuals is lacking except concerted mocking
An illiterate villager in India knows much more about UK and USA than many of their top authors' awareness of India. Still the latter's writings on human history and civilisation are considered as global. This is the greatest trickery played on the people of our country till now.
Right reasoning and tight definitions fight ignorance but clumsiness and overlapping are also part of human nature. Polyphony or ambivalence therefore are very much regarded in modern philosophy. The Mother & Sri Aurobindo have avoided any fixed or rigid view of life or the world
A citizen can imagine the Constitution the way he likes even beyond the basic structure. He can mobilise support to see it materialise. To call it wrong may not be the right thing.
Western world is different from the East. Western India is different from the eastern side of India. The South is another world. Thus there's a lot of variety in terms of social and cultural reality. Nature's way is very much celebrating diversity. All these are part of evolution
The things the Hindutva ecosystem thought will be a breeze are proving not so easy to be implemented after capturing power. The Mother & Sri Aurobindo too didn't aim at establishing social harmony in a whiff. Ontological and evolutionary turns and twists can't just be wished away
A cursory look at the history of the last two thousand years tells us that the political ideals are at odds with evolutionary intention. Sri Aurobindo tucks it safely under the lila or the logic of the infinite register. But hails political ideals too as embryonic Vedic strivings
No one knows the future; yet ambitions, predictions, and projections play out. The Mother & Sri Aurobindo have inserted some seeds of curved elements into the linear-seeming future of India. Auroville is in turmoil and not without reason. Let's hope, Govt. doesn't drag its heels.
One of the most frustrating experiences in life in a democracy is being a supporter of the opposition. The party goes on losing and you lose your sleep. So most people choose to stay on the side of the ruling party for the sake of mental peace. The ideology is just a smokescreen.
One may not believe in the Varna system but the four different stages of life roughly correspond to it. So, the challenge is to graduate from one stage to another as fast as possible and not stagnate in lower rungs for longer. Unschooling, in this task, is an important component.
We read lots of debate on FoE and India has been fortunate to have a fair degree of it even from the British times. But in one important respect it has been impotent so far. Words of Sri Aurobindo have been banished from education and journalism. FoE votaries play Rip Van Winkle.
The characteristics of Vedic deities can be ascertained from their Sanskrit roots and Sri Aurobindo has made use of this method for arriving at the true meaning of the words. Mythological fictions neglect this aspect as a result of which narratives seem juvenile sans inner intent
Each State of India has its own poets, writers, and singers who create a special flavour. An Odia can't become a Bengali nor vice versa. This is nationhood and not monkeys or lions. Creating more States is not the solution. Granting Sovereignty to major languages is the answer.
Communication is interactive which makes a democracy participatory. But social media is like speaking to a wall without the voice reaching anywhere. Plugging this disconnect should be a priority. Political parties should respond and respect individual voices. Then can tech mean something.
In the absence of any visible opposition leader, judges bear the thrust of public ire. Almost all judgements are being criticised brutally. Seems like people want a people's Court system for instant justice. Or, rubber-stamp judges like the President. Only lions will be roaring.
Remedy against judiciary is judiciary and not media. If this is flouted, then it's a recipe for anarchy. Besides, multiple tiers and voices make judiciary deep and complex. To dub it as monolith is flawed. Further, ours is not a stand-alone one; it has umbilical cords of the West
Many are trying to create an alternative by reformulation of the existing political scene while Savitri Era Party aims at something drastically new. The Veda is the base and Unity, Mutuality, and Harmony is the destination. Steamrolling of the local culture need not be essential.
Debate on economics is a good start. At least, facts and figures are there and can be compared unlike religious figures or icons. No one panacea for a vast country like India but deployment of funds certainly warrant more participatory public scrutiny. Corruption hasn't vanished.
We no longer hear the Parliament discussing or approving something before implementation. Sycophancy has rendered the ruling party into a kindergarten. Dynasty parties too are mere puppetry. Yet, it's all part of democracy, the kind of democracy we deserve. There's no perfect model
Neglecting ideological foundations and allowing large-scale ambivalence regarding Hindutva to persist is one of the major failures of the ruling dispensation. The voice of its intellectuals have become increasingly feeble in this respect signifying lack of conviction and evidence.
80:20 data
1) Govt is feeding 80% of the population and
2) 80% prisoners are undertrials.
Protesting against faulty deployment of funds is valid in a democracy but weaponising the issue of appeasement for raising religious hatred is wrong. The other extreme is tolerating whatever the minority community says or does in the name of inclusiveness. Equality of approach needed
South lost a chance this time but it can take heart from the fact that Odisha is South, East, and North rolled into one. We too eat Idlis and many confuse the Odia script as southern. Her name has already run into controversy but she can easily be seen as representing five states.
I'm beholden to Yashwant Sinha for introducing VRS in banks in Y2K. Otherwise, his political journey has been bereft of ideology. Taking Congress help for his election is the antithesis of what JP contemplated. Wrong direction and political expediency can lead one to extinction.
Democracy's failure to evolve organically in India remains a concern. There's not much difference between Political parties and Baba empires. People's psychological make up is surely at play but some systemic lacunae are also responsible. All clamour to reap benefits: not to mend
Braiding Sri Aurobindo with the Hindutva agenda is a penchant for some who never tire of parroting shibboleths. Recognising such Trojan horses is crucial for not to be misled by their clout. Accepting The Mother & Sri Aurobindo as the Supreme Divine is the litmus test for anyone.
Traditional religious places don't satisfy people any more. They want some comfort, recognition, and interactive atmosphere backed by audiovisual experience. Modern entrepreneurs try to cash in on such sentiments adding to tourism potential. Good but religious motive gets blurred
Education has become purely knowledge, skill, or career centric but The Mother & Sri Aurobindo insist upon the primary aim of life being the pivot. Religion, thus, is not merely culture or entertainment but the very core of our existence. Rituals camouflage the original intention
Mind (Indra) is the king over senses (Indriya). Mind seeks to climb higher to arrive at the oceanic vastness of Varuna, one of the four main aspects of the Sun. Thus, these represent successive rungs of the ladder of consciousness for human beings to explore and dwell in delight.
Sri Aurobindo advised to take responsibility. Parliament too represents the power of the word and not listening passively to something recited by a priest without understanding their meaning or significance. Legitimising superstition violates the letter and spirit of the Constitution
Just like building her own statue did Mayawati in, this lion episode seems to be the beginning of the end of Modi aura/era. It's outrageous from the vastu perspective and offensive to the common man. In any case, enjoying two terms should be a norm in future as others are restive
Washing the feet of a woman employee was a despicable act on the part of the Prime Minister. It neither signified humility on his part nor marked empowerment of the marginalised. Even a woman President from Scheduled Tribes section doesn't mean any particular gain sans vote bank.
Starting from Constitution itself, all things national should be reviewed and changes made on merit. Nothing is for ever as past significances blur over time. Colonial hangover should also be shed while imagining symbols for the future. A more federal scheme of things is in order
There are two types of Hindus. The first category concerns itself with its own religion and the second category is well versed in all the details of other religions. Hindutva is promoting the second category as a result of which the faith of the first category is being corrupted.
Under the guise of his harsh remarks, Justice Kant had tacitly suggested for offering an unconditional apology to diffuse the situation. But it hasn't materialised till now. It's surprising that the party is so negligent about how its functionaries deal with adverse situations.
The present political parties are not suitable for the future of India. Gathering around Sri Aurobindo's philosophy is the only way for ensuring unity and harmony. Demographic reality can't be wished away and plurality and federalism are essential for strengthening our democracy.
Followers of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo's have the responsibility to
1) throw out the Congress and Nehruvian ideology
2) resist the RSS and Hindutva dominance
3) oppose the Western influence
4) remove Marxists from education
5) fight anti-science systems like astrology and ritual
Sri Aurobindo's followers have the advantage of:
1) not to be enamoured by the Congress or Nehruvian concoction
2) not to be under the RSS leash or Hindutva spell
3) not to be intimidated by the West
4) keeping Marxists and rationalists at bay
5) holding superstitions in contempt
1) That's where we differ from the rationalists.
2) But we don't push for undertaking practices for accessing the occult.
3) The reality, however, is occult in essence.
4) So, no running away from that
5) Relying on The Mother's Grace is our primary recourse and that's occult.
Following The Mother & Sri Aurobindo entails:
1) Yoga or Self-management
2) Philosophical foundation
3) Poetic sensibility
4) Political clarity
5) Social reform
6) International approach
7) Interpersonal skills
8) Parenting expertise
9) Aesthetic ability &
10) Integral education.
Expressing my gratitude to my sixteen gurus, among others, who have endowed me with this capability of disseminating whatever they have handed down
1 Nolini, Purani, Amrita, Pavitra
2 Anil, Amal, Nirod, Dilip
3 Kapali, Madhava, Kishor, Sisir
4 Rishabh, Jugal, Indrasen, and Satprem
By running Savitri Era Learning Forum (SELF) since 2005, I have come across innumerable people but their priorities and preferences are different. That is because of varied background and cultural outlook. Besides, most are interested in immediate gains while ours is long-term.
Exclusion of Sri Aurobindo from school text-books has rendered him a stranger to people. Basic knowledge regarding him is hard to find and most dismiss him as another member of the guru brigade. His perceived image as antithetical to Gandhi's non-violence is also an erroneous one
Sri Aurobindo published his The Doctrine of Passive Resistance much before Gandhi returned to India.
That's the Vedic modality of four Varnas harmonising of which is essential for a successful society. Not in isolation. Thanks.
People of every religion take great pride in numbers. The bigger the crowd, the greater the self-evident validity of their religions. This is an illusion. All religions, including Savitri Era, are irrational and no amount of logical analysis can make them stand on their own legs.
I just repeated the well-known concept of religions being irrational. If you have some specific query, then I can clarify. Thanks.
1) Accept The Mother & Sri Aurobindo as the Supreme Divine.
2) Accept their philosophy and prophecy as the only way for future of the mankind.
3) Accept SA's symbolic interpretation of the Veda as the defining paradigm of spirituality.
4) Accept SAVITRI as gospel of immortality.
विचार बदलते रहते हैं। इसिलिए धैर्य रखिए। कभी आप भी वही कहेंगे जो आज मैं लिख रहा हूं। धन्यवाद।
आपने जो कुछ भी लिखा है, वे सभी किसी न किसी किताब से हैं। नई किताबें पढ़ेंगे तो नया क्षितिज खुल जाएगा। कृपया श्रीअरविंद द्वारा लिखित वेद रहस्य पढ़ें।
मैं आपकी बात से सहमत हूं लेकिन कौन किस पर अपना विश्वास रखता है, इस पर हम कोई रोक नहीं लगा सकते। आप मेरे मूल ट्वीट के चरण दो से शुरू कर सकते हैं और यह संभव है कि आप किसी दिन चरण एक पर उतरें।
Worshipping multiple deities other than The Mother & Sri Aurobindo is not permitted under Savitri Era Religion. Those taking such liberty should clarify their stands, so that others are not confused or embarrassed. Pretext of Yoga should not be a cover for pretending as devotees.
Visiting the Ashram in Puducherry regularly is quite common among many Hindus and this is an anomalous situation. People are quite comfortable with hypocrisy and the nature of Hinduism too permits such promiscuous behaviour. The task is to identify true devotees of Sri Aurobindo.
The Mother has taken great pains to maintain and communicate the distinctiveness of Sri Aurobindo's philosophy and future vision. She has also built successfully an intricate ecosystem for nurturing his literary and poetic output. Present generation must build on those foundation
If The Mother's devotees continue to worship other gods, goddesses, or gurus, then the chance of acquiring recognition as a new religion is bleak. It's only by solidarity of the devotees that this feat can be achieved. Collaboration with Sri Aurobindo's vision is, basically, this
In the Uttarpara Speech, Sri Aurobindo uses the term Vasudeva which has a multilayered connotation parallel to the Vedic Varna system. This fourfold division has echo also in Tamil Sangam invocations. Vasudeva as the indweller or the psychic being is also a significant dimension.
Sri Aurobindo was born a century after Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born. That century in Bengal needs to be closely studied to understand the current contradictions obtaining in the country. Colonial regime obviously was not equipped but failure to address issues post freedom is clear
It's normal to look at Sri Aurobindo from the historical perspective but the challenge is to discover him as the Supreme Divine along with The Mother. In between his philosophy and psychology bordering on spirituality are a great help. But they are barriers too unless transcended
No one is unaware these days of the benefits of marketing a brand new brand. Telling people about Sri Aurobindo is the best way to learn about him and transform one's own thinking. This is an excellent opportunity for young people. But copy-paste of quotations are better avoided.
Foregrounding Sri Aurobindo in the face of govt apathy is a civilisational war. Thus, passive approach on this score needs to be eschewed. Followers must rise to the occasion so that Sri Aurobindo's 150th birth anniversary becomes memorable on this platform. Let the whole world know.
Original writings of Sri Aurobindo can't attract the people in general due to language barrier. Even in translations in local languages the concepts are too distant and sophisticated to be understood by the common folk. Thus innovative methods need to be adopted for popularising.
Acquiring reasonable acquaintance with Western philosophy is required to get rid of intellectual inferiority complex. Followers of Sri Aurobindo can appreciate his arguments better if a basic grounding in 20th century philosophy and psychology is there. Those averse, handicapped.
Young people are so inebriated with cheap political and religious sentiments that the urge for grasping core knowledge is rarely attended to. Sri Aurobindo is the right guide in this sphere but most are unable to differentiate him from Vivekananda, Brajendra Nath, or Radhakrishan
They derided us for worshipping numerous gods and goddesses while they had one Christ. Now, we have one Sri Aurobindo and they wrestle with scores of philosophers as their gods. Prof Sisir Kumar Maitra had rightly observed that leadership in philosophy has returned back to India.
Religious rituals are basically spectacles geared to hold attention of a crowd till launch is ready. Singing of various texts accompanied by musical instruments provide due entertainment. This has become common in many of our Centres but Sri Aurobindo's stress is on Vedic silence
Just like knowing English, living in the West is also mentioned as a sign of superiority. In this context one must remember that The Mother arrived in India in 1914/1920 and never left till she breathed her last in 1973. Living in India is not a convenience but a learning process
Thankfully, we, belonging to the Savitri Era Religion with Vedic inspiration, don't bear the burden of defending gods and goddesses, their idols, or rituals. Sri Aurobindo has very beautifully explained the characteristics behind symbols and how outward appearances are misleading
From Sri Aurobindo's correspondence one can imagine the intransigence of his disciples signifying fundamental configurations of human nature. Surrender, therefore, is a basic necessity for imbibing knowledge. Management education teaches the opposite which is a bane of modernity.
Sri Aurobindo rectified many errors of the past which have percolated down over the years. The Mother's educational ideas too have been emulated by many organisations. Their emphasis on psychological yoga is a challenge for every yoga teacher, now. SAVITRI is gaining popularity.
Many Ken Wilber clones have come and gone. Problem with the West is the constant search for a messiah who would solve all problems. Intellectuals seek to conflate social and environmental issues with metaphysical formulation. Sri Aurobindo avoided this mistake in The Life Divine.
If anyone in the govt is really serious about celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo, then they must avoid involving people from the Hindutva fold. His relevance beyond being a revolutionary or freedom fighter is far more important which needs to be brought home
Sri Aurobindo was actively creative towards the end of his life. Not only was he revising and adding new pages to SAVITRI but was also writing on the destiny of the body and mind of light reconfiguring the neat system that he delineated in The Life Divine. Young Indians must read
Sri Aurobindo wrote extensively on the Indian tradition. Instead of grappling with that, Hindutva wrestles with minorities for consolidating Hindu votes. Recent events should make it clear that any further milking of the issue can boomerang without any substantial electoral gain.
Sri Aurobindo might have borrowed the theme from somewhere but in his writings we mark absolutely original insights and altogether different presentation. His prediction of World Union was surely in the air but the argument he furnishes around the evolutionary trajectory is novel
In view of widespread illiteracy on Sri Aurobindo, his 150th birth anniversary on August 15 should be celebrated keeping in mind his status as the Supreme Divine and prophet of Life Divine. Comparing him with his contemporaries or his portrayal as a freedom fighter is irrelevant.
Sri Aurobindo leaving British India incognito for the safety of the French territory in Puducherry in 1910 is one of the most misunderstood episodes of our history. Many denounce his cowardice but that's the point of departure for all that is interesting about him for the future.
When the theories of Darwin, Marx, Nietzsche, and Freud had almost got established, Sri Aurobindo wrote The Life Divine and the whole castle of suspicion came crumbling down. Nearer home, he demolished the intricate enticements of Vaishnava, Tantra, and Karma Kanda traditions.
It's said that Sri Aurobindo got interested in yoga for acquiring power for liberating the country. He never renounced his belief in yoga and advised living within. His epic SAVITRI documents his travel into inner countries through different characters. The Mother taught the same
Deep-rooted prejudice is preventing many well-meaning persons from partaking of the celestial aesthetics of Sri Aurobindo. There's nothing comparable in India to Sri Aurobindo's universal creations. Let's hope, some future generation will be capable of their mass appreciation.
Sri Aurobindo wants us to read the Veda ourselves, understand its meaning, and appreciate its aesthetics instead of listening to it passively being chanted by a priest. As the foundation of Indian culture, the Veda turns universal in its appeal in Sri Aurobindo's dexterous hands.
When Sri Aurobindo examines the poets he read as a student in England, he applies the Vedic standards in which Coleridge and Blake stand out. Yet he clubs them with Nietzsche as having seen the truth only partially. The expression is flawed when compared to original inspiration.
Many here consider themselves as more wise than Sri Aurobindo and dismiss his understanding and opinions. But reading just one chapter from any of his books can make one realise about own puerility. Some may complain his ideas as impractical but that, precisely, is the challenge.
Forgetting about The Mother while paying lip service to Sri Aurobindo is a common but anomalous practice. Both of them are one Supreme Divine and during their life too exhibited unitary consciousness. Such a wonderful manifestation is unprecedented which remains to be theorised.
The 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo falls on August 15, 2022. Born at 8, Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata in 1872, he became the first Principal of Bengal National College in 1906. India became free on his 75th birthday and he is revered as its greatest poet and philosopher.
By offering an appointment to Haridas Chaudhuri at the American Academy of Asian Studies in San Francisco (now CIIS) in 1950, Frederic Spiegelberg became instrumental in introducing formal study of Sri Aurobindo's philosophy in the US. It's another matter that CIIS hides the fact
No major philosopher from the West has examined Sri Aurobindo. Ken Wilber gave some space but only to misrepresent. The herd mentality and parochialism that pervades the Western world is obnoxious. In India too, the academic corridor is shut for him. Let's hope, the things change
Celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo on August 15, 2022
Rigveda Sri Aurobindo
theveda.org.in/rigveda
ARYA (A Philosophical Review) edited by Sri Aurobindo (August 1914 - Jan 1921)
incarnateword.in/arya
Works of Disciples and Devotees
motherandsriaurobindo.in/DisciplesandDe
An Odia duet (1980)
I was disappointed not to get Rice and Fish curry at lunch time in Kolkata airport, last week.
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