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)
Needed: A Great Patience and Steadfastness Read More »
In several letters written to his disciples, Sri Aurobindo emphasised unlimited patience and perseverance because Integral Yoga demands a complete transformation of outer nature.
“A Yoga like this Needs Patience” Read More »
The Mother, with the help of some examples, gives us very practical advice on how to train our vital to endure the difficulties on the path.
Let Endurance be Your Watchword Read More »
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.
The Long Road to Transforming the Vital Read More »
Presented here is an eye-witness account of the evening of November 24, 1926, along with the Mother’s explanation of the true significance of this siddhi for the new manifestation.
Siddhi Day, the Descent of the Overmind God Read More »
We find here deeper meaning of spiritual call, initiation, adhikāra and the importance of endurance and steadfastness in the path of the Integral Yoga.
Yogic Initiation and Aptitude – No Free Pass Read More »
Through three small but significant tales from the cultural history of France and India, the Mother highlights the importance of patience and perseverance.
Of Ceramics, Sannyāsa and More: Tales of Perseverance Read More »
Dr. Bhawana Badhe and Sushrut Badhe share with us the unique focus and pedagogy of Krishna’s Butter project, which introduces children and youth to the practical wisdom of Bhagavad Gita.
Krishna’s Butter: Taking Wisdom of Bhagavad Gita to Children and Youth (Video) Read More »
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.
What Makes a Nation Immortal? – Part 1 Read More »
After outlining what is meant by the nation-soul, the author in this second part of the essay explains the meaning of a nation’s rebirth.
What Makes a Nation Immortal? – Part 2 Read More »
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.
The Little Clock Calendula, ‘Herb of the Sun’ Read More »
The author reflects on how sincerely persevering in one’s sādhanā becomes the key to allow the heart to experience a deeper gratitude and peace.
Stick to the Practice and Let the Gratitude Flow Read More »
Explaining verses 15 and 16, which invoke the Sun God, the author illustrates the close relationship that exists between the Upanishads and the Veda.
Sri Aurobindo on Isha Upanishad – Part 5 Read More »
Excerpts from a book by a young sadhak. The selections indicate what inspired Sushrut Badhe to write about the Veda in the light of Sri Aurobindo.
Rhythm of the Veda: Know your Devas Read More »
The author explains how our ancestors prescribed simple practices based on their close observation of the connection between sound and air.
सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः – May All be Free from Illness – 6 Read More »