This writing from Karmayogin speaks perfectly of the deeper nationalism which is compatible with the eternal Indian spirit. What was true for the Indian freedom movement remains valid today, in the sense that similar level of tapasya, pursuit of wisdom and invocation of shakti is demanded for building a future India that is true to her inner genius.
Sri Aurobindo describes the different levels of consciousness through which we understand and experience the working of Shakti or Energy within and around us.
Sri Aurobindo emphasizes that the perfection sought in the integral Yoga is not only to be one with the Shakti in her highest spiritual power and in her universal action, but to realise and possess her fullness in our individual being and nature.
Given that concentration is such an important aspect of all spiritual pursuit and life, in various works of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother we find a great body of deep insights and detailed explanations on this. We present here a small selection of practical advice and guidance given by Sri Aurobindo.
We highlight selected words of Sri Aurobindo on who is a Rishi and how the essence of Indian civilisation was shaped by the great Rishis.
In these letters Sri Aurobindo explains the right attitude a sadhak of Integral Yoga must cultivate toward food. While the letters were written in response to queries from the disciples living in the Ashram, the advice is equally applicable to the aspirants and devotees living outside.
What is the right place and significance of reading spiritual literature in the path of sadhana? We get valuable insights from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
This selection from Sri Aurobindo’s book ‘The Human Cycle’ explores why in human history religion has not been a sufficient guide for conducting individual and collective life. He also tells us that this need not be so if we understand the true nature of religion, which is its spiritual core.
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother say that an ideal sadhaka must neither turn with an ascetic shrinking from the money power nor hold a rajasic attachment to it.
Divine love is a universal force which descends in even the densest matter. Deeper yearning behind all human love is to unite with the Divine.
We feature here some valuable guidance from Sri Aurobindo on the value and significance of work in the path of Integral Yoga.
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?
In these passages the Mother points to some fundamentals of education which is forward-looking and essential for building a new India.
In the Guiding Light feature we present selected passages from the Mother on the meaning of true maternity, conscious conception, pregnancy and parenting.
Read selected words of Sri Aurobindo on himself on various subjects such as his difficulties in life and work and his reasons for leaving politics. Don’t miss his replies to questions on his past lives.
In these letters Sri Aurobindo speaks of Peace as the first foundation of yogic status. He also explains that to arrive at an established peace in all parts of the being takes a long time, but we must sincerely aspire for it.
Sri Aurobindo explains the true meaning of equality. His letter dealing with samatā and loyalty to truth is especially relevant for our present times.
For the guiding light feature, we present a few short passages from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo which shed light on some key facets related to ‘Generosity’ which are then elaborated upon in other features.
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother emphasise that the best way to do good for the world is to win victories over the weaknesses in our nature.
