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Art in India has traditionally not been separated from the Divine, just as the Divine is not separate from the individual. In the West today, one finds the best art in the sterile atmosphere of a museum or a gallery. But to this day the best of Indian art is to be found in the great temples of India. Sri Aurobindo emphasises that the greatness of Indian art is, in truth, the greatness of all Indian thought and achievement.
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Editor's Note: India had conceived the whole philosophy of her art, early on in the Vedic period itself. The highest vision of the Vedic seers, the vision of the Infinite that is revealed and yet hidden in all the finite forms of the existence, materialised in the later periods in the wonderful forms of all Indian art.. |
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Editor's Note: We feature two short essays by M.P. Pandit (Commentaries on the Mother's Ministry, Vol. IV). In the first one, we learn of the various zones of what the Mother called as the World of Creation. This helps us understand the source of inspiration for various art forms. The second essay emphasises that art is way to help reveal and experience the subtler order of existence. And thus, art can be an important means for spiritual progress. |
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Editor's Note: This masterly essay is excerpted from Collected Works of Nolini Kanta Gupta, Vol. 7, pp. 68-75. It speaks of two key points: what is the purpose of art; and what is the rightful place of spirituality in art. This essay was originally titled 'Spirituality in Art'. We have taken the liberty of changing the title to fully capture the essence of the essay. |
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In a 2-part essay titled The Rapture of the Cosmic Dance, Beloo Mehra focuses on the sacred origins of dance and drama as per the Indian cultural tradition. In part 1, read about the legend concerning the beginnings of dance as a sacred art. Also emphasized here is an integral vision of art in India. |
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Editor's Note: Jishnu Guha joins our team of authors with this issue. In a sweeping look at the history of Art in India, he emphasizes the 'sacred' and the 'spiritual' foundation of all artistic creation in India. This is part 1 of his essay, which focuses primarily on a brief history of sculptural art in India. Part 2 which deals on Indian painting will be featured in a future issue. |
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Yoga in Everyday Life ā A Residential Retreat
(Dec 27 - Dec 29, 2024)
The BhÄratShakti team will be conducting a two-day immersive retreat on the theme ā Yoga in Everyday Life. The residential retreat will be hosted by Sri Aurobindo Dhama located in the serene and beautiful natural surroundings at the banks of Kaveri river in Sangama-Mekedatu in Kanakpura, Karnataka.
Registration is mandatory.
Click to Register: https://bit.ly/48aoZIH.
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Durga, the Divine Mother ā An Online Celebration
(Oct 5, 2024)
The BhÄratShakti team of the Sri Aurobindo Society organized a webinar on October 5, 2024, celebrating Durga Puja as a victory of truth over falsehood. The event featured four talks and a musical offering, beginning with a silent invocation and an introduction by Dr. Beloo Mehra, Director of BhÄratShakti. Dr. Mehra highlighted Sri Aurobindo's insights on the Divine Mother's various forms and her role in the manifestation.
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Watch the recordings ā PART 1
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Watch the recordings ā PART 2
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