HeyJaredSri Aurobindo Ashram - The Early Years
What was it like to live in the physical presence of the Mother? In this series, we sit with the elders of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram—those who walked its halls during its most formative years.
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Interview with Robi – Part 2 | Hosted by Narad (opens the original)
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We are joyful to welcome you to Episode 32 of Sri Aurobindo Ashram – The Early Years, as Robi returns for a rich, nostalgic conversation exploring his personal memories of early Ashramites, trustees, artists, and sadhaks. In this second part of our interview, Robi continues his narrative with vivid anecdotes of key figures like Amal Kiran, Nishikanta, and Pavitra, while reflecting on the Mother’s profound artistic guidance and the transition from traditional darkroom photography to the digital e
Interview with Robi – Part 1 | Hosted by Narad (opens the original)
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Welcome to Episode 31 of Sri Aurobindo Ashram – The Early Years. In this episode, Robi shares his vivid personal journey, from arriving at the Ashram as a ten-year-old child in 1941 to receiving direct spiritual, artistic, and practical guidance from The Mother over many decades. Robi reflects on his early work assignments, his legal and educational choices, and his close interactions with Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. He also provides a rare insider look at the founding of the Ashram photograph
Interview with Priti – Part 2 | Inspiring Stories of Grace and Learning | Hosted by Narad (opens the original)
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Welcome to Episode 30 (Part 2) of Sri Aurobindo Ashram – The Early Years. In this continuation of her interview, Priti delves deeper into her early childhood memories with Mother. She describes Mother's expressive French classes filled with poetry recitations, dictation sessions, and playful animal voices during Storytime. Priti also shares touching accounts of birthday blessings, unique gifts, personalized cards, and the spiritual encouragement Mother gave to paint directly from within. Episode
Interview with Priti – Part 1 | The Birthday Critique That Changed Everything | Hosted by Narad (opens the original)
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We are delighted to bring you a deeply inspiring episode featuring Ashram artist Priti. Hosted by Narad in her vibrant studio, Priti reflects on her rich life journey, her spiritual relationship with The Mother, and her decades of artistic dedication. Arriving at the Ashram in February 1947 from Bangladesh as a young child before the partition, Priti grew up in the atmosphere of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. In this conversation, she shares charming childhood memories—from offering spontaneous d
Interview with Gauri | The Story of the Ashram's First Baby | Hosted by Narad (opens the original)
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We are overjoyed to welcome you to Episode 28 of Sri Aurobindo Ashram – The Early Years! Recorded on January 31, 2015, host Narad interviews Gauri, uniquely known as the "first baby of the Ashram," who arrived at just six weeks old. Discover how Sri Aurobindo gave Gauri her name, the playful flower games taught by The Mother, growing up in Golconde, and intimate stories of her parents' dedicated service. Gauri also reflects on her 59 years of teaching and her current sacred work in carefully pre
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