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.
Swami Vivekananda on Concentration Read More »
Developing the Ability to Concentrate: An Educator’s Reflection
The author, who is deeply interested in applying the Mother’s teachings of Integral Education in her classroom setting, shares a few insights.
Developing the Ability to Concentrate: An Educator’s Reflection Read More »
A Fragmented Mind in the Cyber Age
The author, our regular contributor, points our attention to the the epidemic that Attention Deficit Disorder has become in today’s age with its social media and other internet based stimuli that have severely impacted our capability to concentrate.
A Fragmented Mind in the Cyber Age Read More »
How to Cultivate Greater Concentration and Focus
The author reminds us of the immense significance of one’s capacity of concentrated attention in the overall well-being and shares some practical guidance.
How to Cultivate Greater Concentration and Focus Read More »
Developing Concentration: A Personal Journey
In presenting a reflective account of his personal journey, the author shares that patience, acceptance, appreciation, perseverance, determination and self-awareness are some of the qualities essential to cultivate if one aspires for developing greater concentration.
Developing Concentration: A Personal Journey Read More »
Purpose Gives Focus; Concentration Gives the Ability
Narendra Murty speaks to Chirasree Mitra, a psycho-social counsellor who shares some insights on the topic from a scientific point of view.
Purpose Gives Focus; Concentration Gives the Ability Read More »
Getting Rid of Desire and Greed for Food
Featured here are some selections from Sri Aurobindo’s letters regarding how to overcome desire and greed for food.
Getting Rid of Desire and Greed for Food Read More »
Quick Read: The Need for Sleep and Rest
Sri Aurobindo emphasizes that sufficient sleep is important for a normal healthy life as well as for one’s sadhana until one is advanced in his sadhana.
Quick Read: The Need for Sleep and Rest Read More »
How to Experience Real Rest
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 »
Preparing for Conscious Sleep
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 »