Sadhana

The Mother explains that even when the soul has come consciously and has participated in the formation of the physical body, so long as the body is formed in the usual animal way, it will have to struggle and correct all those things which come from this human animality.

Jul 21 2022July 20, 2022

Sri Aurobindo on Peace, the First Foundation

Guiding Light, Peace, Sadhana, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

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.

Jul 21 2022July 20, 2022

Peace, the True Remedy for Difficulties on the Path

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

Instead of identifying with the wrong movements in the nature, a sadhak must aspire for greater peace. Only in peace the Divine Force can transform the nature.

Jul 21 2022July 20, 2022

Peace and Transformation in Integral Yoga

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

Sri Aurobindo reminds us of the significance of having a solid and settled basis of Peace descending from above to prepare the ādhār for descent of other divine powers. A passage from the Mother reminds us that eternal will manifests only in a state of absolute peace and silence.

Jul 21 2022July 20, 2022

Step Back, Keep Peace, Grow in Receptivity

Article, Equality, Peace, Receptivity, Sadhana, Sunlit Path, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

The Mother emphasises that peace is essential in order to become receptive to the descent of divine force, light and inspiration.

Jul 21 2022July 20, 2022

On Being Calm and Conquering Anger

Peace, Sadhana, Sunlit Path, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

The Mother explains the deeper meaning of being calm. Sri Aurobindo reminds of the significance of psychic development in one’s effort to conquer anger.

Jul 21 2022July 20, 2022

For Peace, Go to Ramana Maharshi

Divine Humour, Guru, Peace, Sadhana, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

We present selected conversations of Sri Aurobindo with a few disciples where the matter of peace came up. Readers will find some insightful perspectives here which may help widen and deepen our understanding of peace in Integral Yoga.

Jul 21 2022July 20, 2022

Sādhanā: “Peace, Peace Upon All the Earth”

Peace, Sadhana, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

This prayer from the Mother’s ‘Prayers and Meditations’ inspires us to pray for the transformation of the ordinary consciousness and for uniting with the supreme consciousness so that peace may descend upon all earth.

Jul 21 2022July 20, 2022

Of Indian Mulberry and Indispensable Peace

Article, Flowers, Peace, Reflection, Sadhana, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Chitra Kolluru

Indian mulberry flower is given the spiritual significance – Peace in the sex center. Building upon this, the author reflects on the indispensability of peace in the lower vital part of the being.

Jul 21 2022July 18, 2022

Meditation on Peace, the Real Truth of Our Being

Book of the Month, Peace, Sadhana, Sunlit Path, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Anilbaran Roy

We highlight a beautiful piece excerpted from Anilbaran Roy’s ‘Songs from the Soul’ which is a collection of his meditations and poems.

Jun 21 2022June 28, 2022

What is Yogic Samatā?: Sri Aurobindo Explains

Equality, Guiding Light, Sadhana, Sunlit Path, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

Sri Aurobindo explains the true meaning of equality. His letter dealing with samatā and loyalty to truth is especially relevant for our present times.

Jun 21 2022June 25, 2022

Equality and Relations with Others: Advice from Sri Aurobindo

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

Sri Aurobindo gives practical advice on cultivating equality with regard to a sadhak’s interactions and relations with others.

Jun 21 2022June 21, 2022

Sādhanā: To Give Oneself to Thee in Equanimity

Divine Mother, Equality, Sadhana, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

This prayer from the Mother’s Prayers and Meditations instills an aspiration to give oneself to the Divine in peace, serenity and equanimity for Divine’s work to be done.

May 21 2022May 22, 2022

Sādhanā: Prayer for a Generous Heart and Boundless Love

Divine Mother, Generosity, Sadhana, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

This prayer from the Mother’s ‘Prayers and Meditations’ reminds us to pray and aspire for a generous heart and boundless love.

Apr 21 2022April 20, 2022

Goodness in Sri Aurobindo’s Aphorisms

Article, Goodness, Sadhana, Society, Spiritual Philosophy, Twelve Soul-qualities, Yoga / By Renaissance Editor

We feature here some comments of the Mother on three aphorisms of Sri Aurobindo. These words reveal for us a deeper meaning of practicing goodness toward all.

Apr 21 2022April 20, 2022

The Manifestation of the Mother of Ananda

Article, Divine Mother, Sadhana, Spiritual Philosophy, Sunlit Path, Video / By M. P. Pandit

This offering for April 24, the date of second and final arrival of the Mother in Pondicherry, gives a peek into the Yogic work of the Mother.

Apr 21 2022April 20, 2022

Sri Aurobindo on Morality and Yoga

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

We often confuse or misinterpret the ‘good’ by limiting our understanding to a moral-ethical view of ‘good’ and ‘bad’, right and wrong. Sri Aurobindo wrote several letters explaining the core difference with between a moral life and spiritual life. A few are featured here.

The Mother on Conscious Conception, Soul’s Choice and More

Sri Aurobindo on Peace, the First Foundation

Peace, the True Remedy for Difficulties on the Path

Peace and Transformation in Integral Yoga

Step Back, Keep Peace, Grow in Receptivity

On Being Calm and Conquering Anger

For Peace, Go to Ramana Maharshi

Sādhanā: “Peace, Peace Upon All the Earth”

Of Indian Mulberry and Indispensable Peace

Meditation on Peace, the Real Truth of Our Being

What is Yogic Samatā?: Sri Aurobindo Explains

Equality and Relations with Others: Advice from Sri Aurobindo

Sādhanā: To Give Oneself to Thee in Equanimity

Sādhanā: Prayer for a Generous Heart and Boundless Love

Goodness in Sri Aurobindo’s Aphorisms

The Manifestation of the Mother of Ananda

Sri Aurobindo on Morality and Yoga

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