

Sri Aurobindo Studies
santosh krinsky
systematic study of Sri Aurobindo's major works and their relevance to our lives and our modern society.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 19, 2025 • 4min
Comparing a Vacant Mind and a Calm Mind
reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 1, Calm -- Peace -- Equality, pp. 2-3This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/09/17/comparing-a-vacant-mind-and-a-calm-mind/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Sep 18, 2025 • 5min
A Quiet Mind
reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 1, Calm — Peace — Equality, pg. 2This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/09/16/a-quiet-mind/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Sep 17, 2025 • 5min
The Need for a Settled Peace and Silence in the Mind as the First Stage of Yogic Practice
reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 1, Calm -- Peace -- Equality, pp. 1-2This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/09/15/the-need-for-a-settled-peace-and-silence-in-the-mind-as-the-first-stage-of-yogic-practice/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Sep 16, 2025 • 5min
The First Aim of the Yoga: Receptivity to a Higher Spiritual Consciousness
reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 1, Calm — Peace — Equality, pg. 1This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/09/14/the-first-aim-of-the-yoga-receptivity-to-a-higher-spiritual-consciousness/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Sep 15, 2025 • 3min
Bases of Yoga -- Introduction
reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, IntroductionThis episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/09/13/bases-of-yoga-introduction/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Sep 14, 2025 • 5min
Looking from Within -- Summary and Conclusions
reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Summary and Conclusions [with citations from the Preface and back cover]This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/looking-from-within-summary-and-conclusions/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Sep 13, 2025 • 6min
Consecrating Oneself Entirely to the Divine Life Represents the Way Forward for the Seeker Against All Doubt, Opposition and Negativity
reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Chapter 5, Attitudes on the Path, pp. 170-172This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/consecrating-oneself-entirely-to-the-divine-life-represents-the-way-forward-for-the-seeker-against-all-doubt-opposition-and-negativity/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Sep 12, 2025 • 5min
The Joy of Action -- Independent of Concern for the Fruits of the Action
reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Chapter 5, Attitudes on the Path, pp. 169-170This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/the-joy-of-action-independent-of-concern-for-the-fruits-of-the-action/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Sep 11, 2025 • 5min
Acting Without Expectation for the Fruits of Action
Explore the profound idea of acting without attachment to results, drawing inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita. The discussion highlights how selflessness can reshape our actions and motivations. It also examines the role of ego in influencing our responses to different situations. Discover how embracing this mindset can lead to greater fulfillment and a deeper understanding of oneself.

Sep 10, 2025 • 4min
Liberation and Self-Perfection: Adherence to the Divine Intention in the Universal Manifestation
reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Chapter 5, Attitudes on the Path, pg. 168This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/09/08/liberation-and-self-perfection-adherence-to-the-divine-intention-in-the-universal-manifestation/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo’s writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com


