Read these selections from Evening Talks with Sri Aurobindo on beauty, and the relation between aesthetic refinement and spiritual development.
“In India God is the All-beautiful” – Conversations with Sri Aurobindo Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Sri Aurobindo reminds us that instead of practicing complete mauna, we must become conscious of our speech and learn to control it.
To Talk or Not to Talk (with narration of Gibran’s ‘On Talking’) Read More »
Read a comprehensive view of the right place and value of solitude in the dynamic Integral quest for progress, perfection and transformation.
The True Solitude is an Inner Separation Read More »
As we come to the close of our ‘Streams of Sadhana’ topic, we take up the theme Silence and Solitude. This is the first of the two issues on this theme.
Sea of Stormy Passions, Sea of Serene Silences (a poem, a narration and more) Read More »
We highlight a few letters of Sri Aurobindo which emphasize the profound necessity of silencing the mind. He explains that acquiring a silent mind is not easy, and gives some practical guidance in this regard.
“A silent mind is the first step” Read More »
These letters throw light on the rightful place of and the right attitude to have toward solitude and retirement from external activity Integral Yoga.
Of Social Relations, Retirement and Sadhana Read More »
In this beautiful essay circa 1912, Sri Aurobindo gently reminds us of the necessity to silence the voices of what he refers to as “the gods of the heart, the gods of the mind, the gods of desire, the gods of sense” which inevitably come as an aspirant walks on the path. These voices alter and distort the Voice of the Supreme, yet as he tells us, it is through these voices also the Supreme leads the aspirant according to his or her unique nature and temperament.
Of Silence, Voices, and the Voice of God Read More »
The poem titled ‘Soul’s Silence’ speaks of that deep yearning of a sādhaka for a profound and constant silence. And the other titled ‘One Moment’ reminds us how ephemeral that moment of deep Silence can be in which we connect with the Divine.
Two Poems – Soul’s Silence and One Moment Read More »
What is the relation between the hidden Divinity in our nature and the evolutionary inner journey that is called Yoga when pursued consciously?
From Nature to Supernature Read More »
We highlight a few conversations of the Mother in which she focuses on the Beauty aspect of the Divine that is expressed through flowers and all Nature. This also includes its subtler aspect, namely, fragrance.
“In Nature one can live in beauty, always” Read More »
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.
Supramental Manifestation and the New World (video) Read More »
We celebrate the Mother’s birthday and the anniversary of the Golden Day with a special issue on the theme – The Mother’s Grace.
Only Her Grace Makes Us Remember Her, Always Read More »
We feature a few letters of Sri Aurobindo which remind us that only the Mother’s Grace can pull us out of any darkness or despondency we may fall into as we walk the sunlit path of Integral Yoga.
Difficulties and the Mother’s Grace Read More »
In this extract translated from original Bengali, Rabindranath Tagore speaks of how his mother’s love made him aware of the Divine Grace in his life.
Do We Really Believe in God? (Transl. by Narendra Murty) Read More »