The Divine Core of Nationalism: Exploring Insights from Sri Aurobindo

Abstract

When we think of nationalism, it often brings to mind images of flags, armies, or heated political debates. However, for Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950), one of India’s most original thinkers, nationalism was far more than that. This study aims to meditate upon not only political independence or economic progress, but also the awakening of the eternal law of truth. The transformation of a nation’s soul is the essence of this paper. Those were days when India was still under British colonial rule; Aurobindo redefined nationalism as a spiritual force that went hand in hand with India’s timeless heritage, offered to the world.