Birth anniversary of Maharshi Aurobindo to be celebrated in 75 prisons across nation

New Delhi, Aug 12: On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Maharshi Aurobindo and the 75th year of Independence, both on Aug 15, the Central Ministry of Culture is commemorating life and philosophy of Maharshi Aurobindo by undertaking Spiritual Programmes in 75 prisons across the nation between Aug 12 and Aug 15.

 

 

 

According to the statement of the Culture Ministry, the purpose of these programmes is to ‘transform’ the lives of prison inmates through inculcation of the philosophy of Aurobindo Ghosh and by the practice of Yoga and Meditation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has said that there is need for the transformation of life of inmates of jails through self-thinking and realization, and prisons all across the country should organize programmes on the life of Maharishi Aurobindo so as to enable the inmates to embark upon a new journey of life.

 

 

 

 

 

To this effect, the Ministry of Culture has partnered with notable spiritual leaders and organizations to carry out these programmes. The Ministry has identified 75 prisons across the nation, primarily keeping in mind their association with National Freedom Struggle, where these programs shall take place.

 

Ramakrishna Mission, Patanjali, Art of Living, Isha Foundation and Satsang Foundation have been roped in for conducting programmes from Aug 12 to Aug 15 in 23 states of the country to facilitate Yoga, Meditation and imparting of teachings of Maharshi Aurobindo to prison inmates.