Peace, the True Remedy for Difficulties on the Path
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.
Peace and Transformation in Integral Yoga
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.
Step Back, Keep Peace, Grow in Receptivity
The Mother emphasises that peace is essential in order to become receptive to the descent of divine force, light and inspiration.
The Mother on Bodily Equality
The Mother speaks of the necessity of equanimity in the body to receive the divine forces. She explains how to practice bodily equality at the cellular level.
Progress in Sadhana: Words of Sri Aurobindo
Featured here is some highly practical guidance by Sri Aurobindo selected from his letters about how inner nearness to the Mother and a constant opening to her force are key to making progress in sadhana.
Be Open Like a Flower and Receive the Light
What does it mean to be receptive? How to increase one’s receptivity to the Divine Force? Is Sri Aurobindo’s Force and the Mother’s Force which is essentially One Divine Force working only in the Ashram or for those who are turned to Them? How can we become receptive to the Divine’s healing force? And to creative inspiration? These and many other aspects are explored through various features, including our section on Divine Humour. An insightful conversation with an artist, excerpts from Barin Ghose’s book, a sweet story about a little girl’s love for Ganesha, and an essay from Sri Aurobindo Circle archives complete the issue.
“Only One Force Acting in the World”
What is the nature of the Divine Force? What are the conditions for its working? Can the divine force help develop new powers, bring in new knowledge, change the character?
How to be Receptive – From Champaklal’s Treasures
A short selection of letters and notes received or compiled by Champaklal from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo, with a focus on becoming more receptive and open.
Sri Aurobindo’s and the Mother’s Force for Healing
Sri Aurobindo helps us understand the conditions under which the spiritual force works to cure illnesses. We also get a glimpse of how the Mother and Sri Aurobindo were using the Divine Force to help sadhaks in their healing process. The faith and inner receptivity of both the patient and the instrument that is used to apply such force, namely the doctor, are important factors.
“Wherever there is a receptivity, the Force acts” – A Prisoner’s Transformation
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.
