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Silviu Craciunas who was on verge of suicide in prison had visions of an Indian sage whom he called Aurobin Dogos and found the strength to survive his ordeal.

Jan 21 2022January 19, 2022

“It isn’t the forces that are limited, it is the receptivity” – Words of the Mother

Article, Aspiration, Mother Nature, Receptivity, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Renaissance Editor

In this passage, the Mother speaks of how one may draw on the universal vital force and how one may increase the receptivity to the higher force.

Jan 21 2022January 20, 2022

The Sword-Lily: Of Gladiators and Receptivity

Article, Flowers, Gratitude, Meditation, Receptivity, Sincerity, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Sheeba Naaz

Gladiolus is the diminutive form of Latin word “Gladius” meaning a little sword with reference to its tall sword-like leaves. They belong …

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Jan 21 2022January 22, 2022

Receptivity of Flowers, Stones and Ornaments

Article, Flowers, Mother Nature, Receptivity, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Renaissance Editor

The Mother explains the tremendous receptive capacity of flowers, stones and ornaments and how they can be used as transmitter of the divine forces.

Jan 21 2022January 22, 2022

How to Receive the Mother’s Force and Universal Energies

Article, Health and Healing, Receptivity, Sadhana, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

We present here some insightful conversations between the curious disciples and The Mother which throws light on how to receive The Mother’s force and universal energies.

Jan 21 2022January 19, 2022

सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 8

Article, Health and Healing / By Rajeshwari

Ever wondered why our elders called out ‘Shiva!’ or ‘Hari!’, when either they themselves or someone else sneezed? Can sneezing be a blessing?

Dec 21 2021December 20, 2021

Aspiration and the Psychic Being

Article, Aspiration, Sunlit Path, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

The Mothers explains what it means to become conscious of one’s psychic being, and how the contact with psychic consciousness gives intensity and joy to the aspiration.

Dec 21 2021December 20, 2021

Agni, the Divine Will-Force, the Priest of the Sacrifice

Article, Aspiration, Scriptures, Spiritual Philosophy, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Renaissance Editor

Agni, the Vedic godhead is the seer-will in the universe, the immortal worker in man, the primordial aspiration, the secret inhabitant of Matter and its forms.

Dec 21 2021December 24, 2021

The Triple Agni in the Upanishads and the Triple Aspiration

Article, Aspiration, Scriptures, Spiritual Philosophy, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Nolini Kanta Gupta

Nolini Kanta Gupta’s summary of the Triple Agni described in several Upanishads is followed by the Mother’s explanation of the triple aspiration.

Dec 21 2021December 20, 2021

Where is Agni? — The Colloquy of Agni and the Gods

Article, Aspiration, Human Evolution, Scriptures, Spiritual Philosophy, Tales and Stories, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Nolini Kanta Gupta

What is the symbolism of a Rig Vedic parable about Agni hiding in the Inconscience and only coming out when gods descend from above?

Dec 21 2021December 20, 2021

Nature Aspires Too — Words of the Mother

Article, Aspiration, Mother Nature, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

The Mother’s words describing the ardent aspiration seen in nature — in trees, animals and particularly the flowers — make for a delightful reading.

Dec 21 2021December 22, 2021

Parijat, the Kalpavriksha

Article, Aspiration, Flowers, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Sheeba Naaz

How does the story of Sri Krishna bringing down to earth the heavenly tree of Parijat connect with the spiritual significance of this divinely fragrant flower?

Dec 21 2021December 20, 2021

सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 7

Article, Health and Healing / By Rajeshwari

Ever wondered why are we sometimes told to let the baby cry for some time? Does it have anything to do with balancing the elements within?

Nov 21 2021November 8, 2021

Let Endurance be Your Watchword

Article, Perseverance, Sunlit Path, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Renaissance Editor

The Mother, with the help of some examples, gives us very practical advice on how to train our vital to endure the difficulties on the path.

Nov 21 2021November 20, 2021

The Long Road to Transforming the Vital

Article, Perseverance, Sunlit Path, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Renaissance Editor

In this passage the Mother gives great advice on how to talk to our unruly vital and make it learn the most important lessons of patience and perseverance.

Nov 21 2021November 21, 2021

Siddhi Day, the Descent of the Overmind God

Article, Spiritual Philosophy / By Nirodbaran

Presented here is an eye-witness account of the evening of November 24, 1926, along with the Mother’s explanation of the true significance of this siddhi for the new manifestation.

Nov 21 2021November 17, 2021

Yogic Initiation and Aptitude – No Free Pass

Article, Scriptures, Spiritual Philosophy, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Nolini Kanta Gupta

We find here deeper meaning of spiritual call, initiation, adhikāra and the importance of endurance and steadfastness in the path of the Integral Yoga.

Nov 21 2021November 20, 2021

The Little Clock Calendula, ‘Herb of the Sun’

Article, Flowers, Perseverance, Twelve Soul-qualities / By Sheeba Naaz

The author reflects on her patient inner work which helped her experience a deeper harmony, and the endurance it took her to work through the challenges.