- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
Aurobindo Ghose's ideological vision challenges traditional interpretations that divide his thought into distinct political and spiritual phases. The common belief that his engagement in the nationalist movement (1893–1910) gave way to a retreat into spirituality in Pondicherry oversimplifies the complexity of his intellectual evolution. This division, often found in historiography, suggests a shift from nationalism to spirituality but fails to recognise the underlying continuity in Aurobindo's ideas. A closer examination reveals a seamless development that transcends such a simplistic bifurcation.
Aurobindo's nationalism was not solely political; it was deeply connected to his reverence for India's ancient intellectual traditions. He opposed the Westernisation of India, seeing it as a force that disconnected Indians from their cultural heritage. The blind imitation of Western values, in his view, betrayed India's spiritual and philosophical legacy. This commitment to intellectual revival was evident throughout his early career, during which he sought to navigate the colonial system, even attempting to secure a position within the British administration.
Ultimately, Aurobindo rejected this path and aligned himself with the nationalist movement. Alongside leaders like Lal, Bal, and Pal, he redefined Indian nationalism, advocating for direct resistance to colonial rule and championing mass mobilisation that included all castes, religions, and genders. His vision was not a transition from politics to spirituality, but an integrated approach, where nationalism and spirituality were inextricably linked in the pursuit of India's freedom and cultural renaissance.
Aurobindo's nationalism was not solely political; it was deeply connected to his reverence for India's ancient intellectual traditions. He opposed the Westernisation of India, seeing it as a force that disconnected Indians from their cultural heritage. The blind imitation of Western values, in his view, betrayed India's spiritual and philosophical legacy. This commitment to intellectual revival was evident throughout his early career, during which he sought to navigate the colonial system, even attempting to secure a position within the British administration.
Ultimately, Aurobindo rejected this path and aligned himself with the nationalist movement. Alongside leaders like Lal, Bal, and Pal, he redefined Indian nationalism, advocating for direct resistance to colonial rule and championing mass mobilisation that included all castes, religions, and genders. His vision was not a transition from politics to spirituality, but an integrated approach, where nationalism and spirituality were inextricably linked in the pursuit of India's freedom and cultural renaissance.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Reinventing Aurobindo Ghose by Bidyut Chakrabarty in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Philosophy & Political Philosophy. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle Page
- Title Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Preface and acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 Situating the concerns
- 2 The Bhagavad Gita: A source of inspirational ideational vision
- 3 The Isha Upanishad: Linking human practices with spirituality
- 4 Karmayoga: An inspirational design for activism
- 5 The Life Divine: Conceptualizing the universal self as integral to humanizing humanity
- 6 The Vedas: The foundational vision for reimagining humanism
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
- Imprint