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 »
This piece highlights the vast, integral being of Sri Aurobindo, the Rishi, as well as the greatly endearing personality of Sri Aurobindo, the modern Guru.
What Sri Aurobindo Means to Me Read More »
In these letters Sri Aurobindo explains the right attitude a sadhak of Integral Yoga must cultivate toward food. While the letters were written in response to queries from the disciples living in the Ashram, the advice is equally applicable to the aspirants and devotees living outside.
Cultivating a Yogic Attitude toward Food 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 »
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 »
After all that Sri Aurobindo had set forth in his major works, why he undertook another massive effort of literary creation, namely, Savitri?
“To read Savitri is indeed to practise Yoga.” Read More »
The Mother encouraged a small group of Ashram children to write stories. We feature a short story written by Tara Jauhar and corrected by the Mother.
A Children’s Story on Simplicity Read More »
Sri Aurobindo explains the commonalities and differences between popular religion and Yoga of Devotion. Fear of God, he says, has no place in true Bhakti.
Religion, Yoga of Bhakti and the Conception of the Divine Read More »
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.
Attitude Toward Religion When You Come to Yoga Read More »
The author highlights the necessity of silencing the thoughts and vital movements as an essential foundation of the sadhana in the path of Integral Yoga.
Stilling the Mind and Tuning into Inner Silences Read More »
What is sādhana of wealth? How does a householder’s purusharthā of earning money take the form of a sādhana? What is the role of inner purification in this?
Artha Sādhana as a Spiritual Pursuit Read More »
Amal Kiran narrates a few incidents that tell us about the Mother’s grace and eternal love and also the way she helped sadhaks overcome their petty desires.
Some Memories of the Mother Read More »
Nirodbaran describes the various ways in which the Mother prepared, and helped sadhaks. Some of her ways are hidden, subtle and guided by inner laws.
The Mother’s Divine Ways of Action Read More »
The Mother answers to Tara Jauhar’s questions on a range of subjects such as psychic growth, eliminating the ego, connecting with the Mother in the dreams and Overmind.
Mother’s Answers on Sadhana and Life Read More »
Champaklal shares an incident of how Mother educated a boy to hold a right attitude, without speaking to him even a single word.
Mother’s Way of Inculcating the Right Attitude 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 »
Sri Aurobindo guides us on the right place of friendship and affection Integral Yoga. His words about the nature of human love are a must-read.
Friendship and Affection in the Path of Sadhana Read More »
The Mother’s guidance on Work and Surrender is especially relevant for all aspiring to grow inwardly through yoga of works.
“I make no difference between work and yoga.” Read More »