Indian Philosophy

Sri Aurobindo: Integral Growth: 3 key ideas

The core ideas of Sri Aurobindo: Integral Growth, each in under a minute, written in our own words. Want the full depth? Get the book.

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  1. IDEA 1 OF 3

    Integral education

    Aurobindo argued that education should develop the whole person: body, emotions, intellect and spirit.

    A teacher is a guide who helps each learner grow along their own nature, not a supplier of facts.

  2. IDEA 2 OF 3

    Evolution of consciousness

    He saw human life as part of a long evolution toward higher consciousness.

    Personal growth and social progress are linked, so inner change matters for outer change.

  3. IDEA 3 OF 3

    From nationalism to human unity

    Starting as a revolutionary nationalist, he later wrote about the gradual unity of humankind.

    National freedom, in his view, was a step toward wider human cooperation.

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