Consciousness, Character, and Curriculum: The Cross-Disciplinary Imperative of Sri Aurobindo’s Educational Thought
International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences January 1, 2026 Subhra Souranshu Pujahari
Sri Aurobindo's Integral Education, grounded in a multidimensional view of human nature spanning physical, vital, mental, psychic, and spiritual planes, offers an alternative to fragmented, utilitarian curricula. The paper argues that education should be a process of evolving consciousness rather than mere cognitive or vocational training. Selected writings, including The Life Divine and The Synthesis of Yoga, should be integrated into foundational curricula across disciplines to bridge sciences, humanities, and professional studies. This approach situates knowledge within ethical responsibility and self-mastery, addressing value-neutral technocracy and the alienation of learning from lived experience. Compulsory engagement with these texts can cultivate integrative thinking essential for academic excellence and civilizational balance.