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The Master’s Compassion – M.S. Srinivasan
Here is a heart-warming story from the Indian spiritual lore. Kanai was a disciple of a great Master and lived in the Ashram founded by the Master. Before he was awakened to the spiritual life, he was a debaucher. Even after joining the ashram, the old habits of his earlier life was still very strong…
Poverty, Inequality and Prosperity: Inner Causes and Remedies – M.S. Srinivasan
The traditional development models and the market-oriented approach to poverty-eradication seem to think that poverty or prosperity is entirely an economic problem which can be solved by purely techno-economic or business methods. These methods may produce some results in the short-term or at the micro level. But for a more lasting solution at the macro…
Looking Within – M.S. Srinivasan
(This is an imaginative recreation of vedantic stories, which describe the path of self-knowledge discovered by ancient Indian seers.) Aruni is a great sage of upanishadic age in India. He had four sons. One day his eldest son, Anna came to Aruni and asked, “Father, teach me the Truth.” Aruni said, “Look within.” Anna tried…
The Inner Roots of Terror – M.S. Srinivasan
You are the World J.Krishnamurthy (Terrorism has become a haunting menace looming large over our life, constantly striking at innocent lives. Much has been said and written on this subject. But very few of the discussions or analyses address the psychological roots of the problem. What makes an “educated” young man into a terrorist and…
Spirituality, Creativity and Greatness – M.S. Srinivasan
[What is the relationship between spirituality and creativity? Can spiritual development enhance creativity? Can a spiritual man be a great creative genius in whatever field he enters? Can a Yogi know everything including scientific truths? This article examines these questions in the light of Sri Aurobindo’s insights] If a man rises to a higher plane…
Education as Business – M.S. Srinivasan
[When education and business come together it leads to a confusing mixture of aims. This article examines some of the problems of private enterprise in business.] Education and business have different aims or to use the more pregnant Indian terminology, dharmas. The dharma of business is to gain profit and create wealth for the society.…
Self-Awareness and Self-Management – M.S. Srinivasan
[A story on the essence of self-development and the foundations of leadership and management, set in the corporate context] Anand, the young Plant Manager at Revathi Engineering, was shouting in phone angrily at one of his peers, another plant manager: “Look Rahul, don’t blame me; it is your fault; you have not kept to your…
My God, My Prophet, My Avatar – M.S.Srinivasan
[Illuminating perspectives form Sri Aurobindo on a form of egoism and intolerance which is prevalent among devotees, seekers and disciples in the religious and spiritual path, followed by a commentary] The sadhaka of the integral Yoga will make use of all these aids according to his nature; but it is necessary that he should shun…
The Poise of the Heart: Building Emotional Balance – M.S. Srinivasan
(Most of the conflicts in our relationship are due to lack of emotional balance and poise. This article examines how to achieve this balance, which comes from a free and equal heart.) Emotional balance means what Sri Aurobindo describes as a “free and equal heart,” which means a heart poised in freedom, equanimity, peace and…
A Holistic Approach to Creativity – M.S. Srinivasan
(True creativity is something much more than writing beautiful poetry or generating smart ideas. This article presents a holistic approach to the art of creative living.) He is a young executive in a software firm. He is always tense and stressed. His mind is constantly in a state of turbulent and painful whirl. His physical…
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