Without patience there is little hope of changing our nature. “But there is something else in the human being which is sincere and can be a force for the change.” (Sri Aurobindo)
In several letters written to his disciples, Sri Aurobindo emphasised unlimited patience and perseverance because Integral Yoga demands a complete transformation of outer nature.
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.
We find here deeper meaning of spiritual call, initiation, adhikāra and the importance of endurance and steadfastness in the path of the Integral Yoga.
Through three small but significant tales from the cultural history of France and India, the Mother highlights the importance of patience and perseverance.
Drawing examples from world history and placing them in the light of the truth of the spirit, this essay explores what makes a nation persevere and become immortal.
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.
With its focus on Indian Culture and Integral Yoga, RENAISSANCE features content in the light of Sri Aurobindo’s vision for India and her role in the future of humanity. It highlights that the eternal spirit and creative genius of India must express itself in new forms in all domains – spiritual, artistic, literary, philosophic, scientific, aesthetic, social-political and more.
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