Sri Aurobindo attained Mahasamadhi on this day in 1950…
“With the same abandon with which he had struggled for India’s political freedom, he began his long patient quest for the freedom of the spirit. The two Aurobindo’s merged with each other, the political fighter and the yogi. Even then his earlier patriotism was tinged with a spiritual penumbra. He was thus a true Indian…” – Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee
(Presidential address at Sri Aurobindo Memorial Convention, Pondicherry, 25 April, 1950)
Was happy to welcome Venerable Nipon, Vice President, International Buddhist Council, Bodhgaya and Secretary of the Wat Royal Thai Temple, Bodhgaya. Completely immersed in Bharat-Thailand’s civilisational connect through Buddhism, Ven Nipon did his graduation and masters in Sanskrit. A popular teacher, an accomplished linguist and an impressive raconteur connecting Bharat-Thailand …
Whether it is the Belur Math or Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, the unmistakable feeling is of being at home. Was happy to meet and receive blessings of Swami Sarvalokananda Ji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi. We were also delighted to meet Swami Mahaprajnananda, Principal, Ramakrishna Vidyamandira, Belur Math & Swami …