X posts in original by Tusar Nath Mohapatra (b. 1956), Founder, Savitri Era Religion (2006) and President, Savitri Era Party (2007). Savitri Era of those who aadore, Om Sri Aurobindo & The Mother.
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X posts in original by Tusar Nath Mohapatra (b. 1956), Founder, Savitri Era Religion and President, Savitri Era Party.
Savitri Era of those who aadore,
Om Sri Aurobindo & The Mother.
Reasonable acquaintance with Western philosophy is absolutely necessary otherwise it will intimidate always. I spent a few years and then could understand that they have a limit. Sri Aurobindo goes much further and with the Veda as the foundation. Besides, The Mother supplements.
In the last century, the books of Fritjof Capra, Stephen Hawking, Gary Zukav, and Alvin Toffler, among others, stirred the imagination of people. They provoked ontological thinking. In this century the focus seems to be on the mundane. Races, religions, culture, and civilisation.
Savitri Era Religion is free from mythology and rituals. It's also free from complex metaphysical formulations. No one or place has any special claim or ownership over The Mother & Sri Aurobindo. They haven't appointed any authorised representative. They belong to the whole world.
Many bestsellers have appeared in this century but I haven't read them. My impression is that they haven't, in any way, surpassed the significance of Sri Aurobindo's The Life Divine. Further, the practical aspect of collaboration with evolutionary forces can't be found elsewhere.
Modern life awarded legitimacy to advertising and that is where falsehood starts. Advocates, similarly, are exempted from the obligation of telling the truth. Media has become synonymous with fake news. Politicians too boast of jumla. Sri Aurobindo's writings are unadulterated.
Reading the books of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo is a lifelong love affair. No need to follow in the beginning. Being conversant with the names of books and their chapters and reading the publisher's notes can create interest and affinity. Rest will follow.
motherandsriaurobindo.in/Sri-Aurobindo/
Winning elections and coming to power is not a validation of ideology. Congress ruled for so many years but its philosophy could not gain public approval. Hindutva, similarly, has captured power by various tricks. But its agenda doesn't have public support. It will collapse soon.
Sri Aurobindo's writings are vast but many are in the habit of invariably referring to the Gita and allied mythology for explaining ethical or normative issues. Sri Aurobindo wrote The Life Divine with global readership in mind. That shouldn't be sabotaged with sinister intention.
The Life Divine can be read without referring to The Synthesis of Yoga and vice versa although both were written simultaneously. In fact, all of Sri Aurobindo's major works can be read by completely forgetting about the earlier period of his involvement in the Freedom struggle.
After twelve centuries, Sri Aurobindo altered the meaning of a single word to give a whole new philosophy called Integral Advaita. How many people in India know about this interesting story? And what's its effect on the future of religion and culture? Political discourse included.
All citizens are equal in a democracy irrespective of the office they hold or property they own. Being aware of individual rights and dignity is necessary.
[Do not look up to men because of their riches or allow yourself to be impressed by the show, the power or the influence.] SA
All professional and technical learning falls in the category of skills. Philosophy points attention to the things unattended. The Mother & Sri Aurobindo discovered that evolution can be accelerated by human volition. Following them opens the door for adventure of consciousness.
Pursuant to the universal philosophy of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo, Savitri Era Religion (2006) is opposed to mythology and rituals and Savitri Era Party (2007) is against Hindutva which has nothing to do with the recent outbursts against Sanatan Dharma by some top leaders of DMK.
Can you compare them a bit?
The Mother first arrived in Puducherry in 1914 and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram came to function under her stewardship from 1926. After Sri Aurobindo's departure in 1950, she attempted many innovations while her own sadhana on the mind of the cells continued. She passed away in 1973.
A large number of handles here think in terms of Hindus and Muslims. Others stress on Brahmins vs Dalits. Followers of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo however treat all as human beings. Savitri Era Party reiterates the equality of all citizens and despises the superiority of any group.
Savitri Era Religion represents negation of all other religions. The Mother & Sri Aurobindo are worshipped as the one Supreme Divine marking the end of dogma and rituals. The next step of evolution is inevitable for which surrender to The Mother & Sri Aurobindo is indispensable.
I haven't seen much improvement in the social condition during the last sixty years. Suffering, exploitation, discrimination and conflict continues. I don't think The Mother & Sri Aurobindo promised any miraculous solution to all these. So expecting politics as panacea is puerile.
Independence of India came at a wrong time because it missed the technological revolution. Y2K revolution similarly put so much emphasis on technology that all other sectors and activities were neglected. It will take a very long time to make up for the lag and changing mentality.
I have been warning against false promises in the name of yoga and spirituality. The Mother & Sri Aurobindo are famous for their extensive writings on exploration of inner psychological continents but no one has been successful in accessing those realms or exhibiting any evidence.
When our country has hundreds of Universities, why some historical facts should be decided by a doctored video interaction between a Pattanaik and a Sanyal is difficult to understand. Hindutva should gather intellectual muscle but not by unfair and sensational media manipulation.
Numerous institutions dedicated to the philosophy of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo are running across the country. Seeking govt assistance for their survival is not unusual. Attracting people on the pretext of healing camps and yoga workshops are common leading to ideology dilution.
While the grip of Hindutva over Ashram, Society, and Auroville tightens, it's necessary to maintain the independence of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo's philosophy as their writings belong to the whole world. Savitri Era Religion and Savitri Era Party serve vital roles on this score.
Sri Aurobindo's writings before The Mother's arrival were intended for motivating people against the British. These are used selectively to justify his endorsement of Hindutva ideology which took shape later. Thus, it depends upon how one interpretes or which facet of him is seen.
Not all but some are susceptible to material gains.
Given their complex legacy, no one can claim of an authentic stand. So this diversity of approach will continue. And each person will grow in his/her understanding over the years. That is fine. But the threat of misuse by political mobilisation through uniformity is a reality now.
Hope you remember Sri Aurobindo, too, at times. Thanks.
Somehow, I was reminded of this book which appeared two decades back.
Four ideological camps are prevailing at present.
1. Nehru - Gandhi,
2. JP - Lohia,
3. Ambedkar - Periyar: &
4. Savarkar - Vajpayee.
Savitri Era Party seeks to establish a more intellectual environment for politics as enunciated in the future vision of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo.
Sri Aurobindo wrote on different subjects but to quote him on specific topics is problematic. Literal interpretation of his 20th century views may not be applicable in 21st century. Academic scrutiny is okay. His relevance for human unity and universality needs to be appreciated.
That's fine. I think, The Future Poetry is a much more mature work.
The major works of Sri Aurobindo are treatises on respective subjects and hence it's difficult to say whether they strictly represent his opinion. Some books are mere manuscripts. From this perspective, his letters comprising eight volumes of CWSA are rather more considered views.
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