On the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Aurobindo and
the 75th Year of Independence, the Union Ministry of Culture is
commemorating the life and philosophy of Shri Aurobindo by undertaking
Spiritual Programmes in 75 prisons across the nation from today till
15th of this month.
The purpose of these programmes is to transform the lives of prison
inmates through inculcation of the philosophy of Shri Aurobindo and by
the practice of Yoga and Meditation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there is a need for the
transformation of life of inmates in 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 has partnered with notable spiritual
leaders and organizations to carry out these programmes. Ministry of
Culture has identified 75 prisons across the nation, primarily keeping
in mind their association with National Freedom Struggle where these
programs shall take place.
Five Organisations including Ramakrishna Mission, Patanjali, Art of
Living, Isha Foundation, and Satsang Foundation have been roped into
conducting programmes from 12th to 15th August in 23 states of the
Country to facilitate Yoga, Meditation, and imparting of teachings of
Sri Aurobindo to prison inmates.
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