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Manoj Pavithran

Manoj Pavithran has been an Integral Yoga practitioner and educator since 1989 and joined Auroville in 1995. As a co-founder of Purnam, he has led numerous courses focused on integrating spiritual growth with professional and personal development. He has also authored Pilgrims of the Infinite and produced the Evolution Fast-forward film series.

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TheLower Vital - Desires, Habits and the Energy of Enjoyment

The Lower Vital — Desires, Habits, and the Energy of Enjoyment

How do small impulses hijack your day? You promise yourself, “I’ll check Instagram for a minute,” — an hour disappears. Manoj Pavithran 5 min read

The Body — The Foundation of Conscious Living

The Body — The Foundation of Conscious Living

We often treat the body like a reluctant assistant—something to push, fix, or occasionally reward. But in Sri Aurobindo’s view, the body is not a dumb instrument; it’s… Manoj Pavithran 6 min read

Why-We-Experience-Inner-Conflict

Why We Experience Inner Conflict

Have you ever felt as if one part of you says “yes” while another says “no”? You promise to stay calm, yet anger leaps out before you know… Manoj Pavithran 5 min read

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