EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 45 MIN
Interview with Vasanti - Part 2 | Hosted by Narad
from Sri Aurobindo Ashram - The Early Years · host Narad Trust
In Part 2 of this interview, Vasanti explores the inner workings and expanding horizons of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in the 1950s. She details the unique discipline Kapali Sastry provided to M.P. Pandit, focusing strictly on Integral Yoga rather than traditional Sastras.Vasanti also shares a fascinating account of Medhananda, the German judge and occultist who became the Ashram’s librarian after fleeing Nazi Germany. From triggering past-life memories to the birth of the International Centre of Education, this episode captures a vivid era of spiritual growth and administrative evolution.Key Highlights:M.P. Pandit’s Training: Transitioning from Kapali Sastry’s student to a key administrator for the Mother.The World of Medhananda: Insights into his "world culture" teaching style and deep occult knowledge.The 1951 Turning Point: The shift from a simple school to an international education center.Mystical Encounters: The extraordinary story of the "meditating monkey" and its interaction with a traditional Swamiji.#SriAurobindo #TheMother #MPPandit #KapaliSastry #IntegralYoga #SriAurobindoAshram #Medhananda #SpiritualHistory #OccultKnowledge #VedicWisdom #Tantra #SanskritStudies #SpiritualEvolution #InternationalCentreOfEducation #Vasanti #PondicherrySpirituality #YogaPhilosophy #SpiritualInterview #AshramLife #MysticalExperiences
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Interview with Vasanti - Part 2 | Hosted by Narad
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