Sri Aurobindo's philosophy of evolution / (Record no. 44552)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9788185853116
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Language English
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Classification number 181.49
Item number RED
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Personal name Reddy, V. Madhusudan
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Title Sri Aurobindo's philosophy of evolution /
Statement of responsibility, etc V. Madhusudan Reddy
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Place of publication, distribution, etc Hyderabad :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Institute of Human Study,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2004.
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Extent xviii,385p. :
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Dimensions 24cm
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Summary, etc V. Madhusudan Reddy's "Sri Aurobindo's Philosophy of Evolution" delves into Sri Aurobindo's unique and profound understanding of evolution, presenting it not merely as a biological process but as a cosmic and spiritual progression. The book argues that Sri Aurobindo offers a "grand synthesis" that integrates the scientific understanding of evolution with a deeper spiritual teleology.<br/><br/>Central to Sri Aurobindo's philosophy, and thus to Reddy's exploration, is the concept of involution preceding evolution. The ultimate Reality, Satchidananda (Existence-Consciousness-Bliss), first involutes or descends into Matter, becoming progressively veiled in the Inconscient. Evolution then is the gradual unfolding and emergence of this veiled Spirit from Matter, moving through Life and Mind, with man as a transitional being.<br/><br/>Reddy emphasizes that for Sri Aurobindo, the current stage of human evolution is not the end. Humanity is destined for a further leap into a higher consciousness called the Supermind or Gnostic Consciousness. This is not merely an intellectual or ethical development but a radical transformation of human nature, leading to a divine life on Earth. The book highlights Sri Aurobindo's practical emphasis on Integral Yoga as the conscious means to accelerate this evolutionary process, allowing individuals and eventually the collective to realize their full divine potential and manifest the Supermind in the earthly existence.<br/><br/>The work contrasts Sri Aurobindo's Integral Evolution with Western materialistic views that often see evolution as purposeless, and with traditional Eastern philosophies that might prioritize individual liberation from the world over the transformation of earthly life itself. Reddy portrays Sri Aurobindo's philosophy as a hopeful vision for humanity's future, where the material and spiritual are reconciled and the Divine is fully manifested in the world.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Philosophy of Evolution
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Integral Yoga
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Satchidananda
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Involution
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Non-fiction CUTN Central Library CUTN Central Library Philosophy & psychology 02/06/2025   181.49 RED 52161 02/06/2025 02/06/2025 General Books