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There should be somewhere on earth a place which no nation could claim as its own, where all human beings of goodwill who have a sincere aspiration could live freely as citizens of the world and obey one single authority, that of the supreme truth; a place of peace, concord and harmony where all, the fighting instincts of man would be used exclusively to conquer the causes of his sufferings and miseries, to surmount his weaknesses and ignorance, to triumph over his limitations and incapacities; a place where the needs of the spirit and the concern for progress would take precedence over the satisfaction of desires and passions, the search for pleasure and material enjoyment.

"Know thyself". This has been one of great messages of the East and the West since ancient times. But it appears that the crisis through which humanity is passing today can be resolved if, as a first and essential step, this message is understood it greater fullness than ever before. For it is becoming increasingly clearer that without a radical change in human consciousness, we shall not be able to take the right road that needs to be taken. We need therefore to understand human consciousness in its full Complexity and its multiple dimensions with central focus on self-knowledge.

"Philosophy of Supermind and Contemporary Crisis" book by Kireet Joshi, read online free. Integral Philosophy and Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and his diagnosis of the contemporary crisis, its solution through the descent and manifestation of the Supermind on the earth.

"Sri Aurobindo and Mother" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. If our search is for action that ensures the highest good of the entire world, then the study of Sri Aurobindo and Mother becomes inescapable.

"Towards a New Social Order" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. This book about democracy, aristocracy and autocracy, collectivism and individualism, imperialism and nationalism the State and the commune, capitalism and labour.

"Alexander the Great" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Alexander was an extraordinary personality whose life was so brief that his great qualities did not have time to mature the way they, should have.

"Arguments for The Existence of God" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download pdf free. This monograph is an attempt to serve these students and furnish to them some material of thought and reflection by the help of which they can be rescued from superficial thinking

"But it is done" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free. This book introduces us to Mother's Agenda, and subsequent chapters provide a narration of some of the important steps that preceded the Mother's declaration of the work that Sri Aurobindo had given to her.

"Catherine The Great" book by Kireet Joshi, read online free or download in pdf format. This book presents the history of Catherine II of Russia, also known as Catherine the Great, was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 1762 until her death in 1796.

"Danton" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free. Read the history about Danton, he was one of the most appropriate studies in connection with the theme of heroism.

"Episodes from Raghuvamsham of Kalidasa" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Famous Indian poet Kalidasa is the reputed author of Raghuvamsham, Ritusamhara, Meghadutam and Kumarasambhavam.

"Gods and The World" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download free. The value oriented education should be exploratory rather than prescriptive, and that the teaching- learning material should provide to the learners a growing experience of exploration.

"Homer and The Iliad - Sri Aurobindo and Ilion" book written by Kireet Joshi, download PDF or read online. This book briefly introduces two major epic poems about the famous Trojan War which happened more than three thousand years ago.

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"Joan of Arc" book by Kireet Joshi, read online download pdf free. This book tell about history of Joan of Arc his nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans is considered a heroine of France for her role during the Lancastrian phase of the Hundred Years' War.

"Lenin" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free. Lenin marked an important stage in the history of the world. The world has been revolutionised, and no more can capitalism have the monopoly of the earth.

"Leonardo Da Vinci" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free. This is a value oriented education series. Read the biography of the Italian Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci.

"Lincoln Idealist and Pragmatist" book by Kireet Joshi, read online for free. This book defined Abraham Lincoln purpose and empowered him not only with the skills necessary in the outer instruments but also with an inner strength for the fulfilment of those ideals.

"Marie Sklodowska Curie" book written by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online free. This book is part of value oriented education series describe the History of Marie Sklodowska Curie who discovered two new chemical elements - radium and polonium.

"Mystery and Excellence on The Human Body" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online. This book explores some of the sciences and arts of physical culture that have developed in the course of human endeavors which try to relate the body with the spirit.

"Nachiketas" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Nachiketas is a story of quest. It is only heroes who fight against the temptation of pleasures in order to serve the interests of the highest ideals.

"Nala and Damayanti" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online. This books contains about deep reflection on life, on psychology, on society, politics and religion - a pure foundation of knowledge at which, even today, one can quench one's thirst.

"Napoleon" book written by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online free. Napoleon Bonaparte, the first emperor of France, is regarded as one of the greatest military leaders in the history of the West.

"Parvati's Tapasya" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online free. The greatest instruments used by ancient Indian seekers in their quest, the method of tapasya, here undertaken by Parvati herself for sake of love.

"Science and Spirituality" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free. Science and Spirituality is a difficult task, although human heroism strives towards it. This synthesis is a journey of widening illumination, and their unity.

"Socrates" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free or download PDF. Socrates was a classical Greek (Athenian) philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy.

"Sri Krishna in Brindavan" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online free. Sri Krishna in Brindavan value oriented education series tell about how Sri Krishna has made impact on human hearts that have turned to the intimacies of Divine Love.

"Sri Rama" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Sri Rama or Srī Rāmachandra is the seventh avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu. He is the central figure of the Hindu epic Ramayana, which is the principal narration of the events connected to his incarnation on earth, his ideals and his greatness.

"Svapnavasavadattam" book by Kireet Joshi, read online free. Svapnavasavadattam is a value oriented education series. This is a Sanskrit drama in six acts attributed to Bhasa.

"Taittiriya Upanishad" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online. Taittiriya Upanishad gives important message about the methodology of teaching and learning is to be found in the Bhrguvalli.

"The Aim of Life" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Aim (in life) refers to the strong intention to achieve something. Everybody should have an aim in life. A man without an aim in life is merely a toy of circumstances.

"The Crucifixion" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online free. Crucifixion of Jesus brings forth the message of love, not only for God, but a deep, uncompromising love of humans for each other.

"The Good Teacher and The Good Pupil" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free. The interrelation between the teacher and the pupil generates that secret process, by which the heritage of the past is transmitted for purposes of the future.

"The Power of Love" book written by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online free.There is something universal and timeless in the situations as developed by Hugo in his story: poverty, lack of education, injustice, cruelty, indifference.

"The Siege of Troy" book by Kireet Joshi, read online free or download in PDF. The story of the Siege of Troy in the Iliad immortalised by Homer gives us a striking example of a hero in Achilles.

"Uniting Men - Jean Monnet" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download PDF free. Jean Monnet was a French political economist. An influential supporter of European unity, he is considered as one of the founding fathers of the European Union.

"A National Agenda for Education" book by Kireet Joshi, read online. Our national educational system is suffering from long-standing negligence and maladies and unless drastic steps are taken to bring radical and revolutionary changes.

As far as the functions relating to Education are concerned, the University is to conduct, under the Centre of Education, educational programmes for the University students engaged in research for MPhil. Ph.D. and other Doctorate programmes relating to child education. In addition, the University will undertake, organize and conduct different progammes for the purposes of teachers' training who are to be engaged in the work of teaching in affiliated, recognized and approved schools as also in Anganwadis and to provide to them not only a general programme of introduction to philosophy of children's University and to the philosophy of child-centered holistic education, but also of an elementary course related to the lessons of history; with special reference to Indian culture, its underlying spirituality, robust intellectuality and inexhaustible vitality.

"Child Teacher and Teacher Education" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online . The children of today are different in the sense that they are,-future-oriented; they tend to be comprehensive, global and universal.

"Education at Crossroads" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Education has been an unquiet age of ferment, chaos of ideas and inventions, clash of enormous forces, creation, catastrophe and tension of the body and soul of humankind.

"Education for Character Development" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Education for character development can be implemented and can help our children to develop the latent powers of illumination, courage, fearlessness, humanism, dedication and universality.

"Education for Tomorrow" book by Kireet Joshi, read online. The knowledge of the Spirit and knowledge of Matter need to be blended and synthesized, and in doing so, all that is intermediate between Spirit and Matter has all to be perfected and brought into unity in complete integration.

"Innovations in Education" book by Kireet Joshi,download in PDF or read online free. India needs a kind of education that is not yet being conceived, although greatest pioneers of the freedom struggle have already given us the glimpses of that education.

"Arjuna's Argument at Kurukshetra and Sri Krishna's Answer" book by Kireet Joshi, read online free. This book about Significance of the Gita as a Synthesis of Yoga, Relationship between Knowledge, Action & Devotion and Primacy of Knowledge in the Synthesis.

India is passing through a period of Renaissance, and it is felt that the recovery of the knowledge contained in the Veda is an essential task, since the future can securely be built only if it is based on the foundations which were built in the ancient times. This book will, therefore, be found relevant to the needs of all those who are keen to conceive and formulate a meaningful vision of the future of India.

"Importance of Sanskrit" book by Kireet Joshi, read online for free. The Sanskrit language is one of the most ancient and perfect languages in the world. Its storehouse of knowledge is an unsurpassed and the most invaluable treasure of the world.

"Indian Identity and Cultural Continuity" book by Kireet Joshi, read online free or download in PDF. The ancient immeasurable Shakti recovering her deepest self, lifting her head higher towards the supreme source of light and strength and turning to discover the complete meaning and a vaster form of her Dharma.

"On Hinduism" book by Kireet Joshi, read online free. Hinduism is a non-dogmatic religion which acknowledges yogic science to be superior to religion. Hinduism has a capacity to renew itself and to invite adherents of other religions.

"Philosophy of Indian Art" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online free. Philosophy of Indian art is a self-conscious endeavour in which aesthetic experience and aesthetic creativity as also beauty, joy and love.

"The Veda And Indian Culture" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online free. Veda described the human journey their difficulties and its battles as also the secret of the victory. The central issue is how to perfect our ordinary psychological faculties.

"A Philosophy of Education for The Contemporary Youth" book by Kireet Joshi, download pdf or read online. The Contemporary Youth looks with fresh eyes at the Expanding Universe. The World is shrinking by developments in Transport, Communication, Commerce, Industry, and Technology.

"Philosophy of Indian Pedaggogy" book by Kireet Joshi, read online for free. The spiritual man is the sign of the new evolution. There is a further intention-not only a revelation of the Spirit but a radical and integral transformation of Nature.

"A Philosophy of The Role of The Contemporary Teacher" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Philosophy contemporary teacher is to inspire a change in the impulses of the pupil’s growing personality, blending of knowledge, power, love and skills.

"Philosophy and Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and other Essays" book wrote by Kireet Joshi, read online for free. Learn about study of the Philosophy and Yoga that involved in synthesis of Yoga that can liberate us from the fetters of dogmas.

"Philosophy of Indian Pedagogy" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Philosophy of Indian Pedagogy brings major thoughts together and reflections of a number of educational techniques in Indian History.

"Philosophy of Value-Oriented Education -Theory and Practice" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Philosophy Oriented Education develop the dimension of values in our system of education.

"A Pilgrims Quest for the Highest and the Best" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. This book is primarily a critical examination of the denials that stand in the way of the quest for the highest and the best.

"Integral Yoga - An Outline of Major Aims Processes, Methods and Results" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF format. This book provide information about Integral Yoga aims, processes, methods and results.

"Integral Yoga and Evolutionary Mutation - Its Aid to Humanity and Human Species" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF format. Learn about basic solution of crisis and even necessitates, evolutionary progression that leads to the emergence of the next species.

"Integral Yoga of Transformation - Psychic, Spiritual and Supramental" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF format. Integral Yoga divided into 3 major steps: psychic transformation, spiritual transformation and supramental transformation.

"Integral Yoga, Evolution and The Next Species" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF format. The consequences of the spiritual theory of evolution are the individual momentous to the next step.

"Significance of Indian Yoga - An Overview" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF format. A momentous feature of Indian culture is characterised by a powerful three affirmations.

"Sri Aurobindo and Integral Yoga" book written by Sri Aurobindo, read online or download in PDF format. Know about beginning of Yogic systems with Veda, Sri Aurobindo developed new methods to create and perfect a synthesis of Yoga directly relevant to humanity’s needs.

"Supermind in Integral Yoga - Problem of Ignorance Bondage, Liberation and Perfection" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF format. Know about supermind and how the origin of the ignorance in the context of the operations of the supermind.

"Synthesis of Yoga in The Upanishads" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF format. Learn how the Vedas and the Upanishads are connected with each other and how Upanishads prove the veracity of the Vedic knowledge to humanity.

"Synthesis of Yoga in The Veda" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Know five greatest ideals for which humanity has constantly aspired for throughout its long historical pilgrimage, namely, God, Light, Freedom, Bliss and Immortality.

"The Gita and its Synthesis of Yoga" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. This book explained the fundamental value of the yoga of the Gita and the contribution it can make to the new age of development.

"The New Synthesis of Yoga - An Introduction" Book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF format. In the history of yoga there are four great synthesis of yoga: the Vedic, the Upanishadic, the Vedantic as in the Gita, and the Tantrik.

"Varieties of Yogic Experience and Integral Realisation" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF format. know about different types of higher levels of yogic experience and Integral Realisation

"Beyond religion: Towards Synthesis, Harmony and Integral Spirituality" book by Kireet Joshi, read online. Learn about new synthesis, where religions and spiritual systems of the past will need to recognize the mystery of Matter and admit the truths of science.

"Bondage, Liberation and Perfection" book by Kireet Joshi, read online for free. Indian philosophy its own relevance in terms of the answers it provides to existential questions relating to bondage and the quest for liberation.

"Contemporary Crisis of Humanity and Search for its Solutions" read online. Humanity is only reason consents to allow human consciousness to a higher stage of the ascent, that further progress of humanity could be possible.

"Philosophical Notes on Ibn Rushd" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download pdf. Ibn Rushd or Averroës as he was called in Europe was a colossal scholar, considering that he made three kinds of commentaries in Latin or Hebrew for Aristotle’s ‘Second Analytic’, ‘Physics’, ‘Sky’, ‘The Soul’, and the ‘Metaphysics’.

"Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download pdf free. Yoga is a methodised effort towards self-perfection by the expression of the potentialities latent in the being and a union of the human individual with the universal and transcendent.

"Party System and Values of Honesty and Efficiency" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online or download pdf. Indian Constitution designed that only those who combine in their character honesty and capability can occupy the position of governmental power.

"Philosophical Notes on Schopenhauer and Indian Philosophy" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download PDF. Know about understanding of Schopenhauer’s philosophy reveals a profound psychology of saintliness, of inner resignation, true composure, true desirelessness.

"Problem of Knowledge - Problem of Causality, Change and Time" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online. Spirit is the fundamental reality, Time and Space must either be conceptive conditions under which the Spirit sees its own movement of energy.

"Socrates, Plato and Aristotle" book by Kireet Joshi, read online for free. Read how Plato or a Shankara marks the crown and therefore the end of the out flowering of the spirit in man.

Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy of Education book wrote by Sri Aurobindo, read online or download in PDF. Philosophy Education would study ethics in order, not only to search for the good as the mind sees it, but also to perceive the supra-ethical Good.

Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy of Evolution - book by Kireet Joshi read online or download PDF. Philosophy of Evolution may be raised into the greater intensity of what is still unmanifest, from matter into life, from life to the mind, and from mind to the supermind.

"Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy of Human Development and Contemporary Crisis" book wrote by Sri Aurobindo, read online or download in PDF. Learn about the present stage of crisis as an evolutionary crisis in which human will is called upon to make a free choice.

"Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy of Nationalism and Internationalism" book by Kireet Joshi, read online or download pdf. A most luminous and revelatory exposition of philosophy of nationalism and of Indian nationalism is to be found in the writings of Sri Aurobindo.

Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy of Education book wrote by Sri Aurobindo, read online or download in PDF. The ideal human unity depend on intellectual, moral capacity of humanity and concentrated effort at the spiritual change that can sustain a global and united human family.

"The Human Journey The Vedic View" book written by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online. Agni is recongnized by the Vedic seers as of fundamental importance in Human's journey. It is the fire of aspiration and initiates man's journey.

"The Veda in the Light of Sri Aurobindo" book wrote by Sri Aurobindo, read online or download in PDF. Veda the truth about Brahman, not only about His essentiality, but about His manifestation, not a lamp on the way to the forest, but a light of joy.

"Towards Applied Philosophy" book wrote by Kireet Joshi, read online or download in PDF. Philosophy is an intellectual activity, the satisfaction that it provides is ideative in character, similar to the satisfaction of an artist in the perception and creation of a form that reflects the intended meaning.

"Towards Universal Fraternity" book by Kireet Joshi, download in PDF or read online. Brotherhood is the real key to the triple gospel of the idea of humanity. Brotherhood exists only in the soul and by the soul; it can exist by nothing else

"Vedic Ideals of Education" book written by Kireet Joshi, download PDF or read online. Vedic system is to bring forward that spiritual element and make it active as a guide of the growth of the body, life and mind as also of higher faculties of intuition, inspiration and discrimination.

"What is Yoga" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free. Yoga or spirituality, and both may prepare the change of consciousness; but the element of Yoga does not constitute the differentia by which we can define morality or religion.

It is being increasingly realised that the problems that Man confronts are the result of the consciousness in which he dwells. And it is undeniable that the problems that Man faces today are so complex, so critical, and so global as they have never been in his history. Has this situation not to do centrally with the consciousness of Man? And, if we are keen to resolve this situation, is it not necessary to study deeply man's consciousness, its relation to his problems and to find a solution to these problems in terms of a radical change of his consciousness? And in that case, shall we not find Yoga, which is not only a science of Consciousness, but also a technology of the change of consciousness, to be indispensable in the further progression of Man?

Auroville was founded on 28 February 1968 with the declaration of the Charter announced by The Mother which, inter alia, underlined the aims of unending education, bridging the past and the future, and promoting material and spiritual researches for a living embodiment of an actual human unity.

The world of today presents a bright aspect on account of great scientific and technological advancement. Communication and transportation have developed to such great heights that the world has shrunk and even countries and continents have begun to look like provinces of one globe. There are also prospects that if humanity could arrive at a new cooperative spirit, drudgery and poverty can be eliminated and life could be lived on this earth with continuous progression towards higher and higher levels of prosperity. In this great task, all of us and young people, in particular, can play a decisive role.

May I begin by congratulating all the students and scholars who have received their awards, their certificates and the prizes. It is customary to mark this occasion with a ceremony as also a few words of greetings and reflections that may serve as counsel for the future. In this way, Convocation makes an imprint of a landmark in the lives of all the participants. May I wish that this landmark continues to serve as a reservoir from which you will constantly derive inspiration for a noble and fruitful life.

India of today is being viewed from many points of view. According to some, India will be a developed country by 2020, and we have already a vision book on this theme by the former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Kalam.

This is an occasion for greetings and congratulations. Greetings to all the members of the Inner Wheel who are gathered here; congratulations to the distinguished leaders and to the chairperson who has been elected for the District.

"My Early Philosophical Development" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free. My Early Philosophical Development is a book in this book he summaries his philosophical beliefs and explains how they changed during his life.

It appears from the indications given by the Mother and from the flowers chosen by Her for these twelve gardens that the over-arching atmosphere of the gardens should be filled with intense sense of devotion and surrender filled with aspiration that is surcharged with psychic consciousness and which strives.

On Education articles by kireet joshi

It is a privilege to participate in this Seminar organised by the Sahitya Akademi and the Ramakrishna Mission — Institute of Culture. For a Seminar dedicated to Sanskrit is a celebration of the Immortal Speech.

We have had this morning inspiring statements on the necessity of developing a new art and science of dialogue among civilisations an indispensable instrument for sustainable culture of peace in the world.

Personalities, Buddha, Dadyan, Nachiketas, Vyasa, Vashitha

If our quest of knowledge is free from pre-conceptions and dogmas, and if our search aims at discovering action that ensures the highest good of the entire world, then the study of Sri Aurobindo will be found inescapable.

There have been battles and wars in the history of the world; and there have been constant justifications and constant condemnations of these battles and wars.

Brief on Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research (SAIIER)

Summary of the first seven chapters of "The Life Divine" book written by Kireet Joshi, read online free. The Life Divine starts with man’s awakening and proceeds through the process of creation and ends with the inner spirit gaining total mastery over the outer matter.

Value may be conceived as an object, subjective or objective, the possession of which imparts to us a sense of fulfilment and therefore something we prize and cherish.

There are a number of important issues in respect of which there is among the youths of India, a discernible quest. A number of young people have expressed their wish to have an opportunity to discuss these issues with those leaders of thought in our country, whose views are likely to provide guidance to them