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A few of the new English books in this issue look back at the early history of the Ashram school, the beginnings of Auroville and the initial stages of the construction of the Matrimandir, and the span of years in which Karan Singh has been involved with Auroville’s development. Even the picture book for children is an old tale read out by the Mother to the Ashram schoolchildren in 1957. Then there is a compilation of the Mother’s writings on the Integral Yoga that helps prepare us for the future she and Sri Aurobindo have promised. Last year the Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education celebrated its 75th anniversary with special programmes and publications. A recent book, The Ashram School: Glimpses of the Early Years, recalls in text and photographs how the school began in 1943 and outlines its growth and development, from classes for the younger children in the 1940s to the creation of the Higher Course and the Free Progress system in 1968. Sections for dance, drama, and vocal and instrumental music were added to complement academic studies. The book chronicles the Mother’s intimate involvement in all aspects of the school, from appointing the administrators, to training the teachers, to taking French classes herself. Next, two new books feature aspects of Auroville’s history. The Dawn of Auroville, a book of photographs accompanied by a brief historical narrative, traces the growth of Auroville, including the construction of the Matrimandir, during the Mother’s lifetime. Based on the 2018 exhibition organised by the Ashram’s Archives and Research Library and the Auroville Archives to commemorate Auroville’s fiftieth anniversary, the timeline of text and photographs affords a unique view of Auroville’s early pioneer years.
Dear Aurovilians: Inspiration from Karan Singh’s Auroville Collaboration traces Karan Singh’s many years of association with the Auroville project, not only in his official capacity as Chairman of the Auroville Foundation, but more personally through his letters and messages to Auroville and selections from interviews on his work for Auroville. The last two books in this introduction are a picture book, Yusuf and the Little Mouse, which illustrates a story read out by the Mother to the children during one of her evening classes in the Playground, and a compilation of the Mother’s writings, The Process of the Integral Yoga, that concentrates on preparing the sadhak for the psychic, the spiritual, and the supramental transformations that make the Integral Yoga a unique process. At the end of the book is an essay by the author that highlights the transition from spiritualisation to supramentalisation as expounded by Sri Aurobindo. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Ashram School: Glimpses of the Early Years
Namita Sarkar ISBN: 978-93-5210-170-2 Publisher: Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication Department, Pondicherry Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 49 Price: Rs 110 | |
A simple narrative of historical events with more than fifty photographs to enliven the story, the book begins with the opening of a small school for thirty-eight children in December 1943 and moves ahead to the founding of the University Centre in 1952 and to the creation of the Higher Course and the Free Progress system in 1968. The aims and values of the school, the Mother’s guidance in all matters, and her methods of training for the teachers are explained through her own words. The overall development of the child included physical education activities and lessons in the fine arts, such as music, dance, and drama. The true aim of the Ashram school education is to prepare children for a higher life where they can thrive as living souls and express their true beings. | |
The Dawn of Auroville
(19641973) A brief history in photographs Sri Aurobindo Ashram Archives and Research Library In collaboration with Auroville Archives ISBN: 978-93-5210-171-9 Publisher: Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication Department, Pondicherry Binding: Hard Cover Pages: 236 Price: Rs 850 | |
A collaboration between the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Archives and Research Library and the Auroville Archives, this book of photographs, woven together by a simple historical narrative, traces the growth of Auroville during the Mother’s lifetime. Based on an exhibition presented in February 2018 to commemorate Auroville’s fiftieth anniversary, it covers the conception and initial planning of Auroville, the preparation for and description of the inauguration day, 28 February 1968, and then the construction of the Matrimandir through 17 November 1973. Included are some of her messages on the aims and ideals of Auroville and a few then-and-now photographs of the centre of Auroville that portray the transformation of that landscape. | |
Dear Aurovilians: Inspiration from Karan Singh's Auroville collaboration
With a Special Addendum Light on Karan Singh Compiled and edited by Aryadeep S. Acharya ISBN: 978-81-933675-5-1 Publisher: PRISMA, Auroville Binding: Hard Cover Pages: 215 Price: Rs 600 | |
In 1988, when the Parliament of India passed the Auroville Foundation Act, Karan Singh was appointed its first chairman. He served four more terms as Chairman, presiding in that capacity over the growth of Auroville for twenty-two years. This book is a collection of some of Karan Singh’s speeches, selections from interviews on his association with Auroville, a few articles he wrote on Auroville, selected letters and messages to Auroville, a look back on his early connections to the Ashram and Auroville, and an addendum of tributes to his person and his achievements. The book includes many large photographs in colour and in black and white, and five QR codes that can be scanned to watch videos featuring Karan Singh in Auroville. | |
Yusuf and the Little Mouse
Illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane ISBN: 978-93-82474-20-3 Publisher: Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research, Auroville Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 28 Price: Rs 200 | |
During a Friday evening class in the Playground in March 1957 the Mother read out to the children a story meant to illustrate the value of patience and perseverance. The young man in the tale, seeking initiation from his guru, learns the hard way that in order to truly possess any knowledge, one must put it into practice, one must master one’s nature in order to express that knowledge in action. Only after understanding this truth is he worthy to receive initiation from his guru. Illustrated with numerous drawings, this picture book for children presents the story told by the Mother and her comments to the children of the Ashram school. | |
The Process of the Integral Yoga
A compilation from the Mother's writings and an essay by Paulette Hadnagy ISBN: 978-81-933675-6-8 Publisher: Auroville Foundation, Auroville Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 476 Price: Rs 450 | |
In this work, the compiler has gathered extracts from the Collected Works of the Mother focussing on some of the major aspects of the Integral Yoga, specifically highlighting the triple transformation at the core of the sadhana: the psychic, the spiritual, and the supramental. In the section on the supramental transformation, she quotes heavily from Notes on the Way (Volume 11) where the Mother describes her work on the mind of Matter and the cellular mind. The book concludes with an appendix written by the compiler to highlight the transition from spiritualisation to supramentalisation as elucidated by Sri Aurobindo. | |
Rebirth
Selections from the Works of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother ISBN: 9788170604051 Publisher: Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 50 Price: Rs 60 | |
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Religion & Spirituality
Selections from the Works of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother ISBN: 978-81-7060-403-7 Publisher: Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 49 Price: Rs 60 | |
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GERMAN | |
Weiße Rosen
ISBN: 978-81-87372-37-0 Publisher: The Havyavahana Trust, Pondicherry Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 151 Price: Rs 350 | |
A new German translation of White Roses Description of content for original work: | |
ITALIAN | |
Riflessioni sul tema La donna
Nolini Kanta Gupta ISBN: 978-93-5210-176-4 Publisher: Domani, Pondicherry Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 111 Price: Rs 350 | |
Italian translation of the Bengali book Narir Katha | |
RUSSIAN | |
Savitri: Legenda i Simbol (Tom 1: Knigi III(1))
Sri Aurobindo ISBN: 978-5-88947-051-9 Publisher: Mirra, Russia Binding: Hard Cover Pages: 399 Price: Rs 900 | |
Russian translation of Savitri, Book I and Book II (Cantos 1 to 6) | |
BENGALI | |
Sri Aurobindo Smaranika
Trija Roy ISBN: 978-81-9316-254-5 Publisher: Sri Aurobindo Pathamandir, Kolkata Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 112 Price: Rs 70 | |
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Shudhu Tomar Jonyo
A Collection of Poems Dheemoyee Publisher: Rama Debi, Midnapur Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 182 Price: Rs 100 | |
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GUJARATI | |
Savitri Shabdamrut - 9
Shraddhavan Publisher: Yoga-Yukta Prakashan, Vadodara Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 460 Price: Rs 220 | |
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Purnatane Panthe
Rambhai Chunibhai Patel Publisher: Yoga-Yukta Prakashan, Vadodara Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 124 Price: Rs 60 | |
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TAMIL | |
Eric
Sri Aurobindo Publisher: LKM Publication, Chennai Binding: Hard Cover Pages: 269 Price: Rs 250 | |
Tamil translation of Eric Sri Aurobindo began writing Eric, a dramatic romance set in Norway centuries ago, in 1910, shortly after his arrival in Pondicherry. The play was first published in 1960. | |
TELUGU | |
Maharushivaryulu Sri Aravindulu
Ganne Shripati Naidu Publisher: Sri Aurobindo Centre, Tadpatri Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 20 Price: Rs 20 | |
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Santhoshamu Prasantata
Compiled from the Writings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother Publisher: Samata International, Pondicherry Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 44 Price: Rs 30 | |
Telugu translation of Happiness and Peace | |
Prarthana Japamu
Compiled from the Writings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother Publisher: Samata International, Pondicherry Binding: Soft Cover Pages: 40 Price: Rs 25 | |
Telugu translation of Prayer and Japa |
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