Sri Aurobindo reminds us of the highest business of ancient Indian art at its greatest. The Mother explains how an artist may express the “One Divine.”
Soul-realisation – The Method of Artistic Creation Read More »
Read why politics as it is practiced today is not compatible with the path of Yoga. But the sentiment of love for one’s country has a place in Integral Yoga.
Of Politics, Patriotism and Yoga Read More »
These selections speak not only of the difference between meditation and concentration, but also on the significance of concentration for one’s spiritual growth.
Meditation and Concentration Read More »
True restorative rest in sleep happens only during a few minutes which is a sort of Sachchidananda experience. One can consciously prepare oneself to experience such refreshing sleep.
How to Experience Real Rest Read More »
Sri Aurobindo emphasises on becoming more conscious in our sleep. The Mother gives us a step-by-step process to enter into a higher consciousness during sleep.
Preparing for Conscious Sleep Read More »
What is the right place and significance of reading spiritual literature in the path of sadhana? We get valuable insights from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
Not to be a Sadhak of Books but of the Infinite Read More »
Sri Aurobindo’s words are containers of spiritual forces. When read with true aspiration, little by little, and regularly with a silent mind they penetrate the depth of the being.
How to Read Sri Aurobindo and Get Answers from Him Read More »
We feature here a few selections from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother highlighting the important differences between a moral life, religious life and spiritual life.
On Morality, Religion and Spirituality Read More »
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother say that an ideal sadhaka must neither turn with an ascetic shrinking from the money power nor hold a rajasic attachment to it.
The Yogic Attitude Towards Money Read More »
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother give important guidance on the complexity of man-woman relationship in the path of Integral Yoga.
Relations between Men and Women in Integral Yoga Read More »
These selected passages from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother give us practical guidance on how to handle the sources of disharmony in human relations in daily life. These sources include narrowmindedness, dislike and fault-finding in others.
Sources of Disharmony in Human Relations Read More »
Read here a few essential clarifications from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo concerning meaningful integration of spirituality in educational context.
Spirituality in Education: A Few Fundamentals Read More »
Read excerpts from ‘How to Bring Up a Child’ which is primarily a compilation of practical guidance on parenting given by the Mother.
“How to Bring Up a Child”: A Practical Compilation Read More »
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.
On Being Calm and Conquering Anger Read More »
These letters and conversations of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother remind us of the complexity of the being and guide us on how to work upon the parts of the being which are less open to the Divine. They also highlight the ways in which an inner poise of peace and calm prepares a sadhak to meet adverse forces on the path.
Keep Your Poise and Resist the Attacks Read More »
How to look at misfortune with a true attitude of equality? We share the Mother’s comment on one of the aphorisms of Sri Aurobindo about this. We also feature a few of Sri Aurobindo’s letters about the significance of equality when confronted with suggestions or attacks by hostile forces.
On Equality, Misfortunes and Hostile Attacks Read More »
For the guiding light feature, we present a few short passages from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo which shed light on some key facets related to ‘Generosity’ which are then elaborated upon in other features.
“One is unhappy only when one is not generous” Read More »
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother emphasise that the best way to do good for the world is to win victories over the weaknesses in our nature.
Doing Good by Conquering Oneself Read More »
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother remind us that war will cease to exist when it becomes unnecessary to the evolution of the earth.
Of Courage, Wars, and Evolution of the Earth Read More »
As an offering on the Mother’s 144th birthday and given our theme of Progress, we focus on the Mahakali aspect of the Divine Mother.
The Mahakali Aspect of the Divine Mother Read More »