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 »