This Book investigates the teachings of Sri Aurobindo on Integral Yoga and
examines whether in the contemporary context of globalization as well as
religious fundamentalism and violence his innovative intellect and
experimental spirit presents a paradigm for contemporary quest towards
direction and integrity; whether his Integralism offers a new way of being;
whether his Yoga advances new vision of totality; and whether his
philosophy directs towards realization of the Divine at the personal and
social horizons. The quest continues to identify how is Integral Yoga
different from other Yogas? What is the theoretical basis of Integral Yoga?
What are the practical steps of it? Do we acquire any aid for Christian
Spirituality from Sri Aurobindo or his present disciples in the very
practice of it? In what ways can it counter the forces of globalization on
the one hand and religious fundamentalism and violence on the other in the
contemporary context of India?
The Author has especially focused on the interconnection between Integral
Yoga and Spirituality. In Christian tradition, Spirituality is of paramount
importance as it emphasizes on human realization of the Divine. So,
Integral Yoga proves useful to Christian Spirituality in reflecting and
responding her faith to the realities of life, by liberating it from the
enslaving ego and anchoring the self in the progressive deification by
grace, also without losing commitment to the integration of the world. The
concrete structure of the Book is based on Sri Aurobindo's interpretation
of the Vedas, Upanisads and Bhagavadgita, his experience and reasoning;
covering all the aspects of Integral Yoga vis-…-vis Christian Spirituality,
readdressing towards a humane society. The Book is a must-read for
Spiritual leaders, Historians, Mythologists, Philosophers, Social
Scientists, Institutions, Libraries, Researchers and Students, alike.
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
1. Life and Thought of Sri Aurobindo : An Overview
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Historical Background
1.2 Sri Aurobindo Early Life in India and England (1872-1893)
1.3 Life in Baroda, 1893-1907
1.4 His Political Life in India, 1893-1910
1.5 Imprisoned Life in Alipur, 1908-1909
1.6 Deportation to Pondicherry : Cave of Tapasya, 1910-1939
1.7 His Literary Work
1.8 Academic Reception
1.9 Sri Aurobindo's Thought
1.10 Conclusion
2. The Metaphysical Background of Integral Yoga
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Sri Aurobindo's Notion on the `Vedanta'
2.2 Traditional Hinduism as the basis of Integralism
2.3 Sri Aurobindo's Thought on Divine-Cosmos-Human Integration
2.4 Sri Aurobindo's Evolutionary Concept : A Comparison with Western
Thought
2.5 Conclusion
3. The Integral Yoga
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Definition and Objective of Integral Yoga
3.2 Different Progressive Phases in Integral Yoga
3.3 The Method of Integral Yoga
3.4 Integration through `Karmayoga' : Its `Sadhana' and `Siddhi'
3.5 Integration through `Jnanayoga'
3.6 Integration through `Bhaktiyoga'
3.7 Yoga of Self-Perfection
3.8 Conclusion
4. Integral Yoga and Other Systems of Yoga
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Concepts and Methods of Integration in Traditional Yogas
4.2 Convergence and Divergence of Integral Yoga when Related to other
Yogas
4.3 Distinctiveness of Integral Yoga
4.4 Conclusion
5. Sadhana of Integral Yoga
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Sri Aurobindo's Method of Sadhana
5.2 Requisites in the Sadhana of Integral Yoga
5.3 Growth of Divine Consciousness through Attitudes
5.4 Growth of Divine Consciousness through Practice
5.5 Growth of Divine Consciousness through Inner Experiences
5.6 Complexities and Hazards in the Growth of Consciousness
5.7 Conclusion
6. The Contemporary Relevance of Sri Aurobindo's Integral Yoga for Society
at Large as well as for Christian Spirituality
6.0 Introduction
6.1 Facets of Globalization and Integral Yoga
6.2 Religious Fundamentalism as a Source of Conflict and Integral Yoga
6.3 Understanding Christian Spirituality
6.4 Conclusion
Conclusion
Glossary of Sanskrit Terms
Bibliography
Index of Subjects
Index of Authors
Dr. Moanungsang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religions
under the Senate of Serampore College (University) and the Principal of
Witter Theological College. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
from St. Joseph's College, under the Nagaland University; Bachelor of
Divinity (B.D.) from The United Theological College, Bangalore; Both Master
of Theology and Doctor of Theology from North India Institute of Post
Graduate and Theological Studies (NIIPGTS), Kolkata. He is married to
Toshirenla Imchen who teaches at Witter Theological College. They are
blessed with two children, Akumienla Sophia Tzudir and Taochisem Nathanael
Tzudir. His previous authored works are: Religious Significance of Tree in
Sruti Text: An Ecological Relevance in India Today; A Reader in Primal
Religious Traditions and Their Select Movements in India; Methodological
Studies into the Study of Religions in the Context of an Indian
Philosophical Approach with Special Emphasis on the Writings of Sri
Aurobindo; Contextual Reinterpretation of Religious Tenets by Swami
Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Vivekananda, Sri Satya Sai Baba, Sir Syed Ahmad
Khan, Sankaradeva and its Relevance.
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