Explorations towards a New Creation of the Society

The Awakening Ray

The Gnostic Centre brings out a journal focused on self-development, called 'The Awakening Ray' (since 1997). Each issue focuses on a new theme relevant for application of Integral Yoga concepts in one's daily life and work.

Current Issue : Vedas: a promise for the future (online)

Editorial : Ameeta Mehra
The Awakening Ray : Sri Aurobindo
Unveiling the Veda: Sri Aurobindo
The Three Creations : Vladimir Yatsenko
Night and Dawn : Vladimir Yatsenko
Lost Herds of Light & Angirasa Rishis : Sri Aurobindo
The Promise of the Vedic Age: The Mother
An Introduction to the Vedas : Nolini Kanta Gupta

Recent Events WORKSHOPS 

29th January EDUCOMP

Facilitated by Ameeta Mehra and Vladimir Yatsenko 

6th December GARDENING FOR BEAUTY & THERAPY

Facilitated by Mr. Satish Mathur 

21st November LEADING THE CHANGE

Facilitated by Anuradha & Roohi Kapur 

14th November EVOKING YOUR CHILD'S TRUE POTENTIAL

Facilitated by Anuradha & Roohi Kapur 

7th November AIM OF LIFE

Facilitated by Ameeta Mehra 

25th October HARNESSING THE POWER OF NATURE

Facilitated by Mr. Satish Mathur 

24th October THE WILL TO LEARN

Facilitated by Anuradha & Roohi Kapur 

20th September THE GREEN EDGE

Facilitated by Satish Mathur 

13th September NURTURING YOUR CHILD'S NEEDS

Facilitated by Anuradha & Roohi Kapur 

PROGRAMMES & COURSES 

08th February onwards

THE UPANISHADS IN THE LIGHT OF SRI AUROBINDO

Online PG Certificate programme (16 credits, 6 months) by ICIS:

Course 1: Isha & Kena Upanishads
Course 2: Aitareya & Taittiriya Upanishads
Course 3: Research Practicum in the Upanishads
accredited by IGNOU; facilitator: Vladimir Yatsenko

(This course is 6 credits, 2 months) 

08th February onwards

AN INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRAL STUDIES: KEY PERSPECTIVES

FROM THE WORKS OF SRI AUROBINDO & THE MOTHER

Online Pre-requisite Course (4 credits, 2 months) by ICIS:

online, accredited by IGNOU; facilitator: Monica Gupta

(This course is a part of the PG Certificate programme for those without a prior background in Integral Studies) 

TALKS 21-26 January

HYMNS TO SURYA-SAVITRI

by Vladimir Yatsenko 

17 January MEDICINAL USES OF TREES & PLANTS - NEEM, PEEPUL & BANYAN

by Dr. Shashibala 

20-24 December KENA UPANISHAD

by Prof. Chandrasekhar Rath 

12 December MEDICINAL USES OF TREES & PLANTS - GOOLAR, AMLA, HABISCUS & HARSRINGAR

by Dr. Shashibala 

8th August OUR TIMES & SRI AUROBINDO'S VISION

by Prof. Manoj Das 

CLASSES & STUDY CIRCLES

'Explorations towards a New Creation of the Society (Wednesdays 6.00-7.00pm) by Ameeta Mehra' study circles are being held every Wednesday, 6.00pm to 7.00pm) (facilitator: Ameeta Mehra)

'Savitri: A Legend & a Symbol' study circles are being held every Saturday, 9.00am to 10.00am) (facilitator: Ameeta Mehra)

FITNESS CLASSES 

7th February FOLK & STREET GAMES OF INDIA 5-10 YEARS OLD by Durjee 

24th January FOLK & STREET GAMES OF INDIA 5-10 YEARS OLD by Durjee 

20th December ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES FOR 5-10 YEARS OLD by Durjee 

6th December ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES FOR 5-10 YEARS OLD by Durjee 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

28th March GNOSTIC CENTRE ANNIVERSARY

Short film on 'new perspectives in higher education', display of ICIS online courses fallowed by Meditation 

21st February THE MOTHER'S BIRTHDAY: Darshan day Meditation 

5th December SRI AUROBINDO'S MAHASAMADHI DAY Meditation 

17th November Mother's Mahasamadi Day Meditation 

15th August SRI AUROBINDO'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 'Savitri' reading & Special Meditation