The Mother gives a detailed explanation of the relation between Art and Yoga. She speaks of various art forms, changing conceptions of art over time, and gives relevant examples.
The Relation of Art to Yoga – I Read More »
In Part 2, the Mother also explains the phenomenon of mushroom art where art becomes disconnected with life and is no longer an expression of integral harmony and beauty.
The Relation of Art to Yoga – II Read More »
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother are ONE consciousness. This was affirmed repeatedly by both Sri Aurobindo and the Mother through various correspondences and talks. They worked together as One consciousness to bring down the Supramental Consciousness on the Earth. So, when it comes to speaking about the true significance of this Avataric Work, only the Mother can speak about it with perfect certitude and clarity. We highlight two passages from the Mother in our Guiding Light feature for the current issue.
The Mother on Sri Aurobindo’s Avataric Work Read More »
These passages highlight the life-affirming aspect of Integral Yoga. This is not the path of ascetic doing sadhana in solitude, but yoga in the world.
On Controlling the Subconscient and Doing Yoga in the World Read More »
The Mother emphasizes that to control one’s speech is “far more fruitful austerity” than the ascetic practice of complete abstinence from talking.
Control of Speech, Mental Austerity and Inner Silence – 1 Read More »
The selections in this part highlight the Mother’s advice on the control of speech in intellectual and spiritual domains.
Control of Speech, Mental Austerity and Inner Silence – 2 Read More »
The Mother highlights the significance of silence for learning, and also gives teachers and students great practical guidance in this regard.
Silence and Education: Some Practical Guidance Read More »
What is meant by Nature’s consent to collaborate in bringing forth a new world, a New Creation? Read the Mother’s explanation and enjoy a video.
Nature, a Collaborator of the New Consciousness (Video) Read More »
We highlight a few conversations of the Mother in which she focuses on the Beauty aspect of the Divine that is expressed through flowers and all Nature. This also includes its subtler aspect, namely, fragrance.
“In Nature one can live in beauty, always” Read More »
To celebrate the anniversary of the Supramental Manifestation, let us recall how the Mother explains the deep significance of this realization. Also included here is a video submitted by one of our contributors.
Supramental Manifestation and the New World (video) Read More »
In this conversation with a disciple, dated 2 May 1956, the Mother explains clearly what it takes to perceive the working of a new consciousness in the earth-atmosphere. She reminds that if want the new supramental consciousness to transform us, we must open ourselves and make an effort to progress.
The New Consciousness and Human Attitude Read More »
In these passages by the Mother, we learn not only what is concentration but also how to cultivate it. She also emphasises the need to become conscious of the way we receive and spend our energies as well as the role of perseverance.
On Concentration, Interest and Attention Read More »
The Mother explains that whether it is finding solutions to mathematical problems, doing scientific work or artistic work, it all depends on the degree of concentration and the orientation of concentration.
Concentration and Intellectual Development Read More »
These conversations of the Mother speak of the hint of Supermind in the Veda and Sri Aurobindo’s yogic work with regard to the descent of the Supermind.
Of Supermind, Vedic Rishis and Sri Aurobindo Read More »
While discussing physical education the Mother highlighted the need for developing healthy habits related to food. Children must be taught to eat according to hunger, neither more nor less, and not to make meals an occasion to satisfy their greed or gluttony.
Education of the Body and Food Habits Read More »
How and why did the taste for food develop? How can one refine and develop one’s sense of taste? Read excerpts from the Mother’s conversation on these subjects.
Refining the Sense of Taste with No Attachment to Food Read More »
Holding a perfect quietude and faith within oneself and also calling for the Guru’s help protects one from nightmares and other attacks during sleep.
On Nightmares, Dreams and Guru’s Protection Read More »
The Mother answers some questions about how one should approach literature, especially if one is an aspirant on the path of integral yoga. She explains that the significance of literature is not on what is said but on how it is being said and the feeling it evokes in the reader.
Literature and Progress on the Path Read More »