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Sri Aurobindo's Integral Yoga : Vedic and Christian Spirituality Readdressed Towards a Humane Society
Authorship Description
Dr. Moanungsang.
Bibliographical Details lxii, 481 p. 23 cm.
Edition, Place & Publisher 1st ed. New Delhi, Christian World Imprints.
ISBN-10 9351480097
ISBN-13 9789351480099, 978-9351480099
Year of Publication 2014.
Series Interfaith Treasures Uncovered - 3.
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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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