Sri Aurobindo Ashram - The Early Years

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What was it like to live in the physical presence of the Mother? In this series, we sit with the elders of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram—those who walked its halls during its most formative years. They share their treasure trove of memories: the discipline, the joy, the labor of love, and the profound atmosphere of the early Ashram life. These interviews serve as a bridge to a golden era, offering listeners a glimpse into the Divine Grace that guided the early inmates.

Episodes

  1. Interview with Vasanti - Part 1 | Hosted by Narad

    2H AGO

    Interview with Vasanti - Part 1 | Hosted by Narad

    In the 4th episode of Sri Aurobindo Ashram – The Early Years, we introduce Vasanti, who shares an intimate look at the lives of Madhav Pandit (M.P. Pandit) and his mentor, the great Vedic scholar Kapali Shastri. In this session, we explore: The Ashram Atmosphere: Life in the powerful physical presence of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.The Path of M.P. Pandit: How a brilliant young man traded a secular career for a life of spiritual service.Kapali Shastri’s Wisdom: Bridging ancient Vedic traditions with Integral Yoga.A Mystical Vision: Vasanti’s account of The Mother appearing as a pillar of white light.Living the Yoga: The rigorous daily discipline that shaped the early disciples. Join us as we continue to document the living history of the Ashram through the eyes of those who walked its halls during its most formative years. #SriAurobindo #TheMother #IntegralYoga #AshramHistory #MPPandit #KapaliShastri #SpiritualPodcast #Pondicherry #VedicWisdom #Vasanti #SriAurobindoAshram #AshramEarlyYears #TheEarlyYears #Early Years

    49 min
  2. Interview with Amita (Part 3): Rangoon, Early Memories, and the Mother’s Grace | Hosted by Narad

    FEB 4

    Interview with Amita (Part 3): Rangoon, Early Memories, and the Mother’s Grace | Hosted by Narad

    In this episode, Amita shares vivid memories of her journey from 1930s Burma to the spiritual atmosphere of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Episode Highlights: Life in Rangoon: Memories of a 3-year-old "writing" circles in notebooks and the early discipline of a meditative household. First Spiritual Impressions: A child’s-eye view of a Ramakrishna Mission Puja and the "royal blue" waters of Burma. The "French Lesson" from the Balcony: A charming story of the Mother prompting a young Amita's recitation from the balcony above. A.B. Purani & Early Ashram Life: Memories of "Mota Kaka," the original dining room, and the "storehouse of knowledge" that was Purani-ji. The Mother’s Reception: How the Mother personally prepared rooms for visitors with "spotless" care and specific floral rapport. #SriAurobindoAshram #TheMother #SriAurobindo #Amita #AshramHistory #IntegralYoga #SpiritualChildhood #Podcast

    1 hr
  3. Interview with Amita (Part 2): Art, Education, and the Mother’s Guidance | Hosted by Narad

    JAN 28

    Interview with Amita (Part 2): Art, Education, and the Mother’s Guidance | Hosted by Narad

    In the second part of his interview with Amita, Narad (Richard Eggenberger) explores her lifelong journey into the world of art and education within the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Amita-di shares delightful and profound anecdotes of her early years, including:    The Banana Lesson: Her first drawing lessons at age nine under Sanjiban-da and the Mother's clever way of keeping a sleepy child awake with a green banana.    Painting with the Mother: How the Mother coached her on technical skills like highlight and shading, while pushing her to capture the "inner center of consciousness" rather than just outward forms.    Teaching the Children: Amita’s unique pedagogical methods—combining music with art to teach students how to paint "phrases" and emotions.    Art as Observation: Sri Aurobindo’s perspective on drawing as a means to increase the power of observation and eye-to-hand coordination.    A Vision of Love and Death: The story behind her abstract painting inspired by Sri Aurobindo’s poem Love and Death.This episode provides a rare glimpse into the Mother’s role as a supreme teacher and artist, showing how she nurtured the creative sparks in her disciples to turn every act into an offering.#SriAurobindoAshram #TheMother #Amita #AshramEducation #SpiritualArt #ArtAppreciation #IntegralYoga #SriAurobindo #Spiritual

    55 min
  4. Interview with Amita (Part 1): Coming to the Mother | Hosted by Narad

    JAN 14

    Interview with Amita (Part 1): Coming to the Mother | Hosted by Narad

    In the debut episode of Sri Aurobindo Ashram: The Early Years, Narad (Richard Eggenberger) interviews Amita, a long-standing inmate of the Ashram.Amita shares her personal journey of arrival and her early experiences of living under the direct guidance of The Mother. This episode captures the unique atmosphere of the Ashram's formative years and the intimate bond between the Master, the Mother, and their disciples. In this episode: Amita’s first arrival at the Ashram.Her initial impressions and meetings with The Mother.The atmosphere of the early Ashram community. #SriAurobindoAshram #TheMother #Amita #IntegralYoga #SriAurobindo #Spiritual

    52 min
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What was it like to live in the physical presence of the Mother? In this series, we sit with the elders of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram—those who walked its halls during its most formative years. They share their treasure trove of memories: the discipline, the joy, the labor of love, and the profound atmosphere of the early Ashram life. These interviews serve as a bridge to a golden era, offering listeners a glimpse into the Divine Grace that guided the early inmates.

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