“I make no difference between work and yoga.”
The Mother’s guidance on Work and Surrender is especially relevant for all aspiring to grow inwardly through yoga of works.
Equality in the Yoga of Works: The Way of the Gita
Excerpts from Sri Aurobindo’s ‘The Synthesis of Yoga’, where he describes the key principles of the Karmayoga as laid down in the Bhagavad Gita.
Why Work and How to Work — Sri Aurobindo Guides
These selections from Sri Aurobindo’s ‘Letters on Yoga’ speak of the usefulness of work, and how to cultivate the right attitude toward work.
“Spiritually there is nothing big or small.”
Sri Aurobindo reminds us that all work is equal in the eyes of the spirit. No work is big or small, and all work can be done in the spirit of sadhana.
“I do not give positions… I give them work”
The Mother gives highly practical guidance about the right attitude necessary for sincerely practicing the yoga of works in a collective setting.
The Spirit of Karmayoga at Sri Aurobindo Ashram
M.P. Pandit writes that when done with right attitude and as a sincere offering to the Mother, work has more dynamic effect than meditation.
Working for the Mother or Meditating on Her?
These selections from Sri Aurobindo’s letters highlight the necessity of work in Integral Yoga and guide us on how to open to the Mother’s force.
Power of Concentration for Enhancing Productivity
The author examines some key challenges with workers’ concentration in the corporate context and sheds light on developing a greater concentration.
Sri Aurobindo on the Mother’s Force in Work and Action
Sri Aurobindo answers the disciples’ questions about how to open to receive the Mother’s force and become a perfect instrument for her work.
A Lesson in Humility and Dissolving the Egoism of the Doer
Shobha Mitra narrates how she learned an important lesson from the Mother on cultivating humility and dissolving personal egoism of the doer of works.
Integral Yoga at Work (Book Review and Meet the Author)
In addition to a review of Larry Seidlitz’s book ‘Integral Yoga at Work’, a recording of an online interaction with the author is also featured here.
Work as Worship: Are You Able to Do That?
Given that different inner attitudes and aspirations motivate individuals to work, the author speaks of five evolutionary stages, with ‘Work as Worship’ as the highest stage.
The Tunnel – A Zen Story
This brief commentary on a Zen story is a selection from the author’s forthcoming book titled ‘An Oak Tree in the Garden – Exploring the World of Zen’.
“To know oneself and to control oneself”
Building upon the previous issue’s theme of Conscious Parenting, this issue explores the theme – ‘Education for the New Age.’ Starting with September 2021, this new series of 12 issues is inspired by the famous line of Sri Aurobindo – “All Life is Yoga” and aims to dive deep into the works of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and other senior sadhaks to seek a few pearls of wisdom which can guide us to work toward a true renaissance of India.
Why a New Education for Future: Words of the Mother
With the advent of supramental consciousness, how do we understand the central aim of education – Know Thyself? What type of education can help prepare future generations for the new consciousness and new world?
A True Education for India’s Future: Words of the Mother
In these passages the Mother points to some fundamentals of education which is forward-looking and essential for building a new India.
Spirituality in Education: A Few Fundamentals
Read here a few essential clarifications from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo concerning meaningful integration of spirituality in educational context.
A Teacher has to be a Yogi
This article highlights a new dimension of consciousness that deeply effects the quality of interaction between the teacher and pupil.
Sri Aurobindo on Education for Character Development
Values cannot be imposed through textbooks. Teachers and parents must serve as living examples. Rich stories can also expose children to higher ideals.
