From Nature to Supernature
What is the relation between the hidden Divinity in our nature and the evolutionary inner journey that is called Yoga when pursued consciously?
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Supramental Manifestation and the New World (video)
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.
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The New Consciousness and Human Attitude
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.
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Deva and Asura in the Bhagavad Gita
The psycho-spiritual interpretation of Daivic and Asuric natures as described in the Bhagavad Gita finds its origin in the ancient Vedic symbolism.
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Of Pratīka and Pratimā: Why Do We Need Images and Symbols?
Three excerpts from Swami Vivekananda’s addresses on Bhakti Yogain in which he speaks of the significance and the symbolism of images and forms for a devotee.
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The Inner Truth of Mūrti Pūjā
The author speaks of the deeper symbolism behind the mūrti pūjā, and reminds of the truth of the Finite Form, which is a mūrti or a picture created to express some specific aspect of the Formless Infinite.
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Vaishnava Symbolism and the Future of Symbols
Read about a delightful and profound aphorism of Sri Aurobindo. The author also speaks of the future of spiritual symbolism in artistic expression.
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Sri Aurobindo’s Concept of Evolution and Superman – I
Kireet Joshi elucidates in these passages Sri Aurobindo’s concept of complete person which reveals the futuristic vision of Sri Aurobindo for humanity.
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Sri Aurobindo’s Concept of Evolution and Superman – 2
In this part, the author gives a clear picture of Sri Aurobindo’s concept of superman and how it is totally different from Nietzsche’s idea.
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New Dimensions in Spirituality – Part 1
The author presents a large and profound overview of the new and dynamic dimensions that Sri Aurobindo brings to the eternal spiritual wisdom and vision of our sages and seers.
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New Dimensions in Spirituality – Part 2
“Sri Aurobindo’s linking of archetypal wisdom, its basic metapsychology to the modern crisis marks him as a mature visionary. The disproportionate development of a post-industrial society calls for a matching insight. To the anguish of modern man there is no remedy but the mystical,” writes the author.
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Sri Aurobindo and India of the Future
Read here about the seer-vision and the divine force with which Sri Aurobindo, the Rishi of our times, has shown the path for the future march of India and the world.
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Sri Aurobindo on Religion as the Law of Life
This selection from Sri Aurobindo’s book ‘The Human Cycle’ explores why in human history religion has not been a sufficient guide for conducting individual and collective life. He also tells us that this need not be so if we understand the true nature of religion, which is its spiritual core.
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Attitude Toward Religion When You Come to Yoga
When one enters yoga, one must leave all the bondage and clingings of the past life. For a yogin, Divine alone is one’s religion, country, family, everything.
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Money was the helper; Money is the bar
The author presents his evolving understanding of the nature of money and developing a yogic approach to engaging with money. Also read about the ideals set by the Mother regarding attitude toward personal possession, especially in the context of Auroville.
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Conscious Conception, Soul’s Choice and More
The Mother explains that even when the soul has come consciously and has participated in the formation of the physical body, so long as the body is formed in the usual animal way, it will have to struggle and correct all those things which come from this human animality.
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“The Superman Shall be Born of Woman”
A passage from the Mother’s message titled “To the Women of Japan”. This was written sometime between 1916-1920 during her stay in Japan.
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Gṛhasthadharma: The Dharma of a Householder
Briefly describing the dharma of a householder, this essay highlights the relevance of the Indian view of gradual human development through stages of life.
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The Greatness of the Great: A Sesquicentennial Salutation to Sri Aurobindo
The author beautifully summarises what Sri Aurobindo worked for, and what he promises for the future of earth and mankind.
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The Timeless Relevance of Sri Aurobindo
The author writes that as time advances so will the relevance of Sri Aurobindo increase, intensify, and become the inevitable guiding spirit and force of humanity.
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