The Divine Shakti – Part 1
Sri Aurobindo describes the different levels of consciousness through which we understand and experience the working of Shakti or Energy within and around us.
The Divine Shakti – Part 2
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.
Swami Vivekananda on Concentration
This transcript of a lecture given by Swami Vivekananda at San Francisco on March 16, 1900 is available in Volume 4 of his complete works.
Quick Read: Food as Agent of Death
M.P. Pandit explains why in our scriptures (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) it is said that eater eating is eaten or hunger is verily death.
From Annam to Ananda in Taittiriya Upanishad
Kireet joshi in his book ‘Glimpses of Vedic Literature’ summarises the essence of Bhriguvalli from Taittiriya Upanishad and emphasises that Food or Matter is also a manifestation of the Divine which should not be rejected but instead be mastered.
Religion – Helper or an Obstacle to Spiritual Life?
The Mother explains that religion can actually be a helper to those with spiritual destiny and sincerity of inner effort to realise the Divine.
On Life, Love and Relationships
After a break in December, we are back with our new issue, the first one in 2023. Continuing with our series – All Life is Yoga, this time we focus on the theme – Human Relations and Yoga.
Friendship and Affection in the Path of Sadhana
Sri Aurobindo guides us on the right place of friendship and affection Integral Yoga. His words about the nature of human love are a must-read.
Make Not a Bond of Love
How important are human relations in larger scheme of life and our spiritual destiny? A Zen story highlights the attitudes of detachment and equanimity.
Dealing with Undesirable Influences and Tendencies in Children
The Mother gives a few fundamentals for how teachers could facilitate impulse-control in children, particularly the impulses of violence and sex.
What Matters is the Consciousness with Which You Teach
We have selected a few passages from the Mother’s correspondence with the teachers at Ashram school (SAICE) which are relevant for all educational contexts.
Insights from Indian Psychology for Personality Development of the Learner
The author zooms in on a few key insights from Indian understanding of human personality and its perfection which must form the basis of education.
The Initiation – A Story Told by the Mother
A delightful story told by the Mother which speaks of what a real initiation means and how a guru prepares a shishya for receiving higher knowledge.
Parenting in the New Age (Video)
Watch this video for some insights into new challenges for parents now that the new consciousness is at work on the earth. Also reflect on a fundamental question: why does one want to have a child?
Peace in the Mind and Having a Peaceful Sleep
We feature two conversations of the Mother where she speaks of the significance of peace for a conscious sleep and how to establish a settled peace in mind.
What is Yogic Samatā?: Sri Aurobindo Explains
Sri Aurobindo explains the true meaning of equality. His letter dealing with samatā and loyalty to truth is especially relevant for our present times.
Equality and Relations with Others: Advice from Sri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo gives practical advice on cultivating equality with regard to a sadhak’s interactions and relations with others.
Sri Aurobindo on Yoga and Skill in Works
Sri Aurobindo gives us a profound understanding of one of the most popularly quoted phrases from the Bhagavad Gita – योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् or “Yoga is skill in works.” A special offering on International Day of Yoga.
On Candytuft, Equanimity and Finding Balance
The author writes – If you are wondering what made the Mother choose candytuft flower for equanimity, maybe the flower itself has an answer for you. Could it be that when seen from a distance the cluster of flowers looks like one flower but when we get closer we can see the individual small white flowers having their own sepals, petals and a centre? Read on.
