Guidance on Why Work and How to Work
These selections from Sri Aurobindo’s ‘Letters on Yoga’ speak of the usefulness of work, and how to cultivate the right attitude toward work.
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“Spiritually there is nothing big or small.”
Sri Aurobindo reminds us that all work is equal in the eyes of the spirit. No work is big or small, and all work can be done in the spirit of sadhana.
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“I do not give positions… I give them work”
The Mother gives highly practical guidance about the right attitude necessary for sincerely practicing the yoga of works in a collective setting.
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The Spirit of Karmayoga at Sri Aurobindo Ashram
M.P. Pandit writes that when done with right attitude and as a sincere offering to the Mother, work has more dynamic effect than meditation.
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Working for the Mother or Meditating on Her?
These selections from Sri Aurobindo’s letters highlight the necessity of work in Integral Yoga and guide us on how to open to the Mother’s force.
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Sri Aurobindo on the Mother’s Force in Work and Action
Sri Aurobindo answers the disciples’ questions about how to open to receive the Mother’s force and become a perfect instrument for her work.
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Why a New Education for Future: Words of the Mother
With the advent of supramental consciousness, how do we understand the central aim of education – Know Thyself? What type of education will prepare future generations for the new consciousness and new world?
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On Reading Sri Aurobindo’s Works: A Personal Account – Part 1
Observations and suggestions made by the author here are based on his personal experience of reading Sri Aurobindo’s works.
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On Reading Sri Aurobindo’s Works: A Personal Account – Part 2
Based on his own experience, the author shares some observations on how one may prepare to approach reading the epic poem, Savitri.
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Peace, the True Remedy for Difficulties on the Path
Instead of identifying with the wrong movements in the nature, a sadhak must aspire for greater peace. Only in peace the Divine Force can transform the nature.
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Peace and Transformation in Integral Yoga
Sri Aurobindo reminds us of the significance of having a solid and settled basis of Peace descending from above to prepare the ādhār for descent of other divine powers. A passage from the Mother reminds us that eternal will manifests only in a state of absolute peace and silence.
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Step Back, Keep Peace, Grow in Receptivity
The Mother emphasises that peace is essential in order to become receptive to the descent of divine force, light and inspiration.
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Peace in the Mind and Having a Peaceful Sleep
We feature two conversations of the Mother where she speaks of the significance of peace for a conscious sleep and how to establish a settled peace in mind.
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On Being Calm and Conquering Anger
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.
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Keep Your Poise and Resist the Attacks
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.
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Meditation on Peace, the Real Truth of Our Being
We highlight a beautiful piece excerpted from Anilbaran Roy’s ‘Songs from the Soul’ which is a collection of his meditations and poems.
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What is Yogic Samatā?: Sri Aurobindo Explains
Sri Aurobindo explains the true meaning of equality. His letter dealing with samatā and loyalty to truth is especially relevant for our present times.
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Equality and Relations with Others: Advice from Sri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo gives practical advice on cultivating equality with regard to a sadhak’s interactions and relations with others.
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