A contemplative composition which speaks of the process of cittasuddhi, the emotional purification, a journey of seeking harmony, beauty and joy.
Inner Bliss – Indescribable Beauty (A Poem with Flower Mandalas) Read More »
A few selections from a comprehensive essay, first published in two parts in the annual journal, Sri Aurobindo Circle (1949 and 1950).
Rasa: Its Meaning and Scope – 1 Read More »
The Mother speaks of Sri Aurobindo as the “Future advancing towards its realisation”. He is the Avatar of the Future, the one who not only declares that in the spiritual development of the consciousness upon earth “the great past ought to be followed by a greater future,” but has also given world the assurance of a divine future.
“Each action left the footprints of a god” 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 »
Sri Aurobindo’s in-depth and profound explanation of the concept of Avatarhood as given in the Bhagavad Gita is the best one would find anywhere.
Avatarhood in ‘Essays on the Gita’ – 1 Read More »
Sri Aurobindo explains that the Avatar comes to bring nearer the kingdom of heaven on earth in the collectivity as well as to build the kingdom of heaven within in the individual human soul.
Avatarhood in ‘Essays on the Gita’ – 2 Read More »
We are presenting this comprehensive essay in 5 parts. In Part 1, the author gives an excellent summary of Sri Aurobindo’s explanation of the real meaning and purpose of Avatarhood.
Sri Aurobindo and the Kalki Avatar -1 Read More »
In Part 2, the author helps us understand the “world-arrangement” so as to fully understand the avataric mission of Sri Aurobindo.
Sri Aurobindo and the Kalki Avatar – 2 Read More »
In Part 3, the author zooms in on the avatarhood of Sri Aurobindo, with a focus on the double nature of his avataric work – to bring down the Supermind as well as to wage a war against the hostile forces.
Sri Aurobindo and the Kalki Avatar – 3 Read More »
Volume V, Issue 8Author: Georges van Vrekhem Continued from PART 3 Editor’s Note: In Part 4, the author focuses on the Avatarhood of the Mother, because as Sri Aurobindo and the Mother both have said, they are One Consciousness. 4. The Mother Avatar Outspoken or not, the avatarhood of the Mother has been much more controversial
Sri Aurobindo and the Kalki Avatar – 4 Read More »
In this concluding part, the author focuses on the Complete Avatar that are Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, connecting their work to the Kalki Avatar.
Sri Aurobindo and the Kalki Avatar – 5 Read More »
This article was first published in Mother India, 15 August 1972, under the title “Laughter of the Gods: Sri Aurobindo’s Wit and Humour”.
Sri Aurobindo, the Avatar of Supramental Humour Read More »
The theme of Sri Aurobindo’s immense, deep Divine Love for the earth and all Life on earth keeps shining through this moving account.
Sri Aurobindo: The Avatar and Lover of Humanity – 1 Read More »
The author emphasizes that Sri Aurobindo came for the earth and worked for the earth’s sublime destiny. And finally, he sacrificed for the future of the earth.
Sri Aurobindo: The Avatar and Lover of Humanity – 2 Read More »
The author highlights that the essence of Sri Aurobindo’s Avataric work is the complete transformation of the earth-nature.
Towards an Everlasting “Yes” Read More »
For the ‘Book of the Month’ we feature an excerpt from Mona Sarkar’s book ‘Blessings of the Grace: Conversations with the Mother’.
Being in the Ashram and Reading Sri Aurobindo’s Books Read More »
In this second issue exploring Silence and Solitude, we begin with a reflection on the place of solitude in human relations.
On Life, Love and Inner Solitude 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 »