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Love is the very essence of our existence - writes Pradeepta A world with war is a world without peace, writes Pranav, echoing our thoughts... Vishnu writes about the IEP walk to Sungei Buloh Wetland reserve Integral Education Program (IEP) & Integral Education Retreat (IER) 2007 - 2008 June 2007 - Invocation to Mother Earth May 2007 - The Big Walk 2007 Experience by Rahul Apr 2007 - Photography Workshop - Sunday, 28 January 2007 by Sadhana Mar 2007 - Photography Workshop - Sunday, 28 January 2007 Dec 2006 - Aditya writes again... this time On Education
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Nov 2006 is a special edition on "Religion & Spirituality"... Aditya writes The Mother's view on religion 3rd INTEGRAL EDUCATION RETREAT 2006 - A Review What symbol can one chose for the Sri Aurobindo organisations ? Read about it in Kiruthika's article The Sri Aurobindo Banyan tree An important day in many parts of the world is remembrance day, a day for remembering the heros who died for us during times of war. Anirudh expresses his feelings on remembrance day with this beautiful poem. For Nov 2004, Ramya writes about Total Surrender - The Highest Attitude Possible One question that we as devotees often ask is, can I continue with my religious followings if I become a devotee of The Mother? Aditya answers with The Mother's view on religion The last article in Sunshine Youth Group's series on Man's relationship with God, Selvi writes about Friendship with God We have looked at fear and devotion as steps to a relationship with the Divine. Vrunda now tells us about Love. The next natural relationship between man and God is devotion. More in Devotion: the path between fear and love. In March 2004, The Members of the Sunshine Youth Group presented a discussion called Divinity's comrade. During the program, our members looked within to map out the evolution of Man's relationship with the Divine and the emotions that we feel towards Him.We simplified the emotions felt towards the Divine into Fear, Devotion, Love and Friendship. This month, we present an introduction of the program as well as Aarthi's presentation on Fear - First Step in the Evolution of Man’s Consciousness The final article on our series on thoughts and aphorisms is based on a stetch by Pranav and Pradeepta: : Ravana’s mind thought it was hungering after universal sovereignty and victory over Rama; but the aim his soul kept its vision fixed upon all the time was to get back to its heaven as soon as possible and be again God’s menial. Therefore, as the shortest way, it hurled itself against God in a furious clasp of enimity. (More...) Our discussion on Thoughts and aphorisms now proceeds to Aphorism 386: Medical Science has been more a curse to mankind than a blessing. It has broken the force of epidemics and unveiled a marvelous surgery; but also, it has weakened the natural health of man and multiplied individual diseases; it has implanted fear and dependence in the mind and body; it has taught our health to repose not on natural soundness but a rickety and distasteful crutch compact from mineral and vegetable kingdoms. More: The fifth aphorism in the
series discussed: There are many kinds of forbearance. I saw a
coward hold out his cheek to the smiter; I saw a physical weakling struck
by a strong self-approving bully look quietly and intently at the aggressor;
I saw God incarnate smile lovingly on those who stoned him. The first
was ridiculous, the second terrible, the third divine and holy.More... Sri Aurobindo's writings sometimes presents us with a paradox. Something he says at a certain place may be completely in contradiction with what he says somewhere else. Swati and Kiran give their opinions on Aphorisms 313 and 314, which are a classic example of the paradoxical nature of Sri Aurobindo's writings. This month Devi writes a summary of her presentation of Aphorism 48. "I knew my mind to be conquered when it admired the beauty of the hideous, yet felt perfectly why other men shrank back or hated". The members of SYG embarked on a journey into Sri Aurobindo's thoughts and aphorisms over the months of October and November. It was a new step embarked by SYG, intoducing children, not just to the works of Sri Aurobindo, but prompting them to think and reflect on His works. The presentations by the children were surprisingly excellent and very refreshing in their viewpoints. We bring you the first article on the set of aphorisms presented. Divya writes on Aphorism 329. The Sunshine youth Group held a workshop titled Flowers and Colors. Maya writes about this creative creations workshop. More... We rest to make ourselves feel better. But can we actually rest better? Find out more with Ramya in her article, "Perfection in rest and Relaxation" Often we find ourself wondering about India and Her destiny and how current events seem to contradict Her future. Adi gives his comments in Sri Aurobindo and India's Destiny. Four children from the Auroville New Creation Child Development Center embark on a mysterious and yet fantastic journey. Find out what happened to the children who were loved just because they were strong and they believed. More... With the grace of The Mother, the second SYG fellowship camp held in January 2003 was a great success. We wanted to find out more from the camp participants and what the children, in their pure hearts felt about the camp. Here are some of their replies... One of the members of the Sunshine youth group - Raj was involved in Project week in his school. Of the choices available to him and his group, they chose to visit Auroville. Find out the hows and why of their visit in "A journey to Auroville" During the SYG camp, one of the participants, charvi, recited a very interesting poem on what she thinks of studies. Here are her tribulations for all of us to smile over. The Sunshine Youth group camp was a great success. Kiruthika writes.... Anuvrat takes Mother's force with him to help him in an operation Another
article inspired by the Sunshine nature walk - Maya shares with us the
beauty of Trees. A beautiful article on the Sunshine walk from its organiser. Read Jayanthi's behind the scenes account of the secrets to the success of the big walk. More... From interesting plants to Garudas and a huge
downpour, the Sunshine walk was a real adventure for all those who took
part in it. We have two articles and several photos which are sure to
bring a feeling of joyous deja vu to all the participants. Satyavrat write to us about Sepak Thakraw and and the lessons he has learnt from the matches Ashish tells us about his first trip to Sri Aurobindo Ashram After spending two years in Singapore, Om is now leaving to continue his education in Paris. Find out about his feelings in Au revoir to Singapore Amrita and Sujay Kumar Jauhar have written two poems- Mother and The Crow.
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