A strength is in her that meets everything and masters and none can prevail in the end against her vast intangible wisdom and high tranquil power
— Sri Aurobindo on the power of Maheshwari, The Mother
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Visit for answers to life’s questions, compiled from inquiries to Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
GUIDANCE
In life’s journey, obstacles or aspirations may hinder progress. Seeking inner guidance can miraculously open paths forward.
INSPIRATION
For I, the woman, am the force of God,
He the Eternal’s delegate soul in man.
My will is greater than thy law, O Death;
My love is stronger than the bonds of Fate
-Sri Aurobindo, Savitri
Sri Aurobindo: A Call to New India | Incredible milestone: 125K+ views on YouTube!
We are delighted to share that the English version of Sri Aurobindo: A Call to New India, our second animation film, has crossed 75,000 views and the Hindi version of the Film, Sri Aravind: Nav Bharat ko Aahvaan, has now crossed over 50,000 views, on YouTube, since its release on 15th August! Your support proves that Sri Aurobindo’s prophetic Five Dreams aimed at India’s spiritual awakening and resurgence continue to inspire hearts across the world.
We invite you to also watch these beautiful reflections on the film from two individuals who were touched by its message:
- Testimonial 1: Dr. Ananda Reddy, Director – SACAR
- Testimonial 2: Vikas Kothari, Sri Aurobindo Ashram
If you have not yet seen the film, please watch it at www.anewdawn.in/watch-now on a big screen with a good sound system. We also encourage you to share it, especially with the youth, to help spread this timeless Call to the New India.
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Holistic Well-being
Join our October Uditam batches for transformative programmes in Integral Yoga, Mindfulness and Holistic Health. Enroll now to secure your spot!
Integral Health
NAMAH, the Journal of Integral Health, October workshops
Women’s Council
Join the Women’s Council Seminar, Significance of Prayer, 20–22 Nov 2025, Puducherry. Discover prayer’s role in inner growth. Register now!
Indian Culture
BhāratShakti invites all to join a two-day retreat on the Four Powers of the Mother.
Anniversary Celebrations
On 19 September 2025, the Sri Aurobindo Society celebrated its 65th anniversary in a spirit of serenity and reflection. The occasion was marked with quiet joy and deep reverence, honouring the Society’s steadfast dedication to the vision and ideals of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
Since its inception, the Society has sought to nurture spiritual and cultural growth while working to realise the transformative potential of human consciousness. Over the decades, it has grown into a guiding light for all who aspire to bring spiritual wisdom into the fabric of daily life.
For more insights into the Society’s mission and activities, please visit Sri Aurobindo Society.
Indian Culture
BhāratShakti organized interactive sessions, workshops, publications and online courses exploring Shakti, Sri Aurobindo’s vision, spirituality, culture, education and inner progress, fostering awareness and transformative learning
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Sustainable Development
Aurokrishi’s Effective Microorganisms training at MatriKunj empowered 30 participants with practical skills for sustainable farming, soil fertility and eco-friendly agriculture.
Rural Development
SARVAM’s workshops this month focused on emotional support, mindfulness and practical skill development to promote community well-being.
Svarnim Puducherry
Svarnim Puducherry’s Eco Thozhi initiative was honoured at National Changemakers’ Meet, showcasing women’s empowerment, sustainability and grassroots innovations.
Readers’ Column
On 31 August 2025, I had a transformative and incredible experience when visiting The Alipore Central Correctional Home (or Alipore Jail Museum) in Kolkata where many of our freedom fighters were incarcerated and several young ones, martyred. This 116-year-old building, along with the Presidency Jail in close proximity, is on Kolkata’s Grade I list of heritage sites. While I was overwhelmed with a deluge of emotions, my heart swelled with pride contemplating about the legacy left behind by these luminaries – larger-than-life men and women of India. Here are some key images from the visit; highlighted here is the museum’s special tribute paid to Sri Aurobindo. The museum also houses a model of Kaala Pani, the Cellular Jail of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with its poor living conditions, where many of our freedom fighters including Barindra Kumar Ghosh were sent.
Gayatri Majumdar, Pondicherry
Photos by Gayatri Majumdar and Kavita Dutta
(Watch Sri Aurobindo Society’s film ‘Transformation’ here: This 54-min film revolves around the period 1908 to 1909 when Sri Aurobindo was in Kolkata’s Alipore Jail.
Sadhana of the Psychic Being: Revised Edition 2025 by Jamshed Mavalwalla
We expect the revised edition of Jamshed Mavalwalla’s remarkable book Sadhana of the Psychic Being – Compilation From the Works of Sri Aurobindo & The Mother to be out in about a week from now. With the book’s first edition sold out within a year, this improved comprehensive edition will have a great deal more to offer for our readers.
Look out for its release! We will keep you informed. The book will be available online here
Of Past Dawns and Future Noons Towards a Resurgent India by Shonar
Here is another highly recommended book for our readers. Practically all areas of human interest in India – architecture, sculpture, painting, handicrafts, dance, theatre, music, education, literature, politics, war, science, agriculture, medicine, and religion – have been studied and presented in this book. Lyrical in style and with ample illustrations, we are currently making Of Past Dawns and Future Noons available to our readers at a discounted price,
Visit AuroPublications for online purchases, or visit Aura Bookstore on 16 Goubert Avenue (Beach Road), Pondicherry, to pick up a copy.
NAMAH, the Journal of Integral Health
NAMAH, the Journal of Integral Health, available in print or as an e-journal, is a quarterly publication dedicated to exploring the interconnectedness of health, psychology and spirituality. Rooted in the teachings of Integral Yoga, it aims to inspire a holistic approach to well-being that harmonises the body, mind and soul. Featuring in-depth articles, research and practical insights from global contributors, NAMAH serves as a platform for transformative ideas and practices that nurture inner growth and collective evolution. With its focus on integrative and conscious health, the journal invites readers to discover new pathways to healing and self-discovery.
Dose of Sunshine
(…is all we need to embrace life with a smile!)
Potion of Laughter 😄
A touch of light-hearted humour to bring a smile while you pause, reflect and grow
Why don’t yogis ever get locked out of their homes?
Because they always find the inner key.
Teacher: “What is concentration?”
Student: “It’s when you try to read one book in the library while your mind reads twenty others.”
Friend: “I’m learning to live in the present.”
Other friend: “That’s great!”
Friend: “But the past keeps sending me notifications.”
Teacher: “Remember, in yoga there is no competition.”
Student (struggling in a pose): “Good, because even my left leg is competing with my right one!”
Why don’t trees ever gossip?
Because they like to keep things rooted in silence.
Courtesy: Many Source
Dose of Positivity 🌟
Turning Waste into Warmth
In Ambikapur, India, innovative “Garbage Cafés” feed people a hearty meal in exchange for 1 kilo of plastic waste—nourishing lives while cleaning the planet.