| Awaken Bharata |
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| Books By David Frawley |
| THE HINDU RENAISSANCE AT A TURNING POINT | |
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problem is that modern Hindus have ceased thinking, often under the
guise of tolerance or in imitation of Western thinkers, as well as
from a superficial adulation of their own great saints and sages.
This trend must be reversed for any real progress to be made. For a
true Hindu renaissance such figures as Aurobindo are needed. This is
not to say that all Hindus should become followers of Sri Aurobindo
or practice his particular Yoga. It is Sri Aurobindo as a type, as a
role model that is important.
Reviving Hinduism in the true sense of Sanatana Dharma is a great work that requires many individuals and a diverse and many-sided approach that cannot be reduced to any personality, however great. Sri Aurobindo projected such a spiritual renaissance for India. Let us hope that others take up this work in whatever way the Divine inspires them. Aurobindo sought to restore the power or Shakti of Mother India, Bhavani Bharati. May that power come again and inspire all people! Mother India reflects a vision not only of truth but of beauty, not only of the summits of the Absolute but of the breadth of a wonderful creation. This is the Vedic vision at the base with the Vedantic vision at the pinnacle. It is the integration of cosmic and Self-knowledge, of world and Self-expression as a perfect harmony. This is the type of vision and inspiration is required for the Hindu renaissance to really come alive today. May the young people in particular take it up, creating the appropriate cultural base to sustain great spiritual heights! |
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