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 »
Editor’s note: In our Book of the Month feature, we present some relevant excerpts from Kishor Gandhi’s significant book titled, ‘Social Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and the New Age.’ The following extracts are taken from the 1991 edition published by Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust, pp. 367-372. We have made a few formatting revisions for the
The Future of the Family (Book Excerpt) Read More »
How important are human relations in larger scheme of life and our spiritual destiny? A Zen story highlights the attitudes of detachment and equanimity.
Make Not a Bond of Love Read More »
We feature here some valuable guidance from Sri Aurobindo on the value and significance of work in the path of Integral Yoga.
Sri Aurobindo on Work as 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 »
Excerpts from Sri Aurobindo’s ‘The Synthesis of Yoga’, where he describes the key principles of the Karmayoga as laid down in the Bhagavad Gita.
Equality in the Yoga of Works: The Way of the Gita Read More »
These selections from Sri Aurobindo’s ‘Letters on Yoga’ speak of the usefulness of work, and how to cultivate the right attitude toward work.
Guidance on Why Work and How to Work Read More »
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.
“Spiritually there is nothing big or small.” Read More »
The Mother gives highly practical guidance about the right attitude necessary for sincerely practicing the yoga of works in a collective setting.
“I do not give positions… I give them work” Read More »
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.
The Spirit of Karmayoga at Sri Aurobindo Ashram Read More »
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.
Working for the Mother or Meditating on Her? Read More »
Sri Aurobindo answers the disciples’ questions about how to open to receive the Mother’s force and become a perfect instrument for her work.
Sri Aurobindo on the Mother’s Force in Work and Action Read More »
Shobha Mitra narrates how she learned an important lesson from the Mother on cultivating humility and dissolving personal egoism of the doer of works.
A Lesson in Humility and Dissolving the Egoism of the Doer Read More »
In addition to a review of Larry Seidlitz’s book ‘Integral Yoga at Work’, a recording of an online interaction with the author is also featured here.
Integral Yoga at Work (Book Review and Meet the Author) Read More »
Observations and suggestions made by the author here are based on his personal experience of reading Sri Aurobindo’s works.
On Reading Sri Aurobindo’s Works: A Personal Account – Part 1 Read More »
Based on his own experience, the author shares some observations on how one may prepare to approach reading the epic poem, Savitri.
On Reading Sri Aurobindo’s Works: A Personal Account – Part 2 Read More »
We speak with Vijayalakshmi C. about her experience in consciously preparing herself for pregnancy and childbirth. She shares with us how her study of the writings of the Mother and our ancient practices of Sanatana Dharma guided her in this journey.
Conscious Conception and Pregnancy: Listening to a Personal Journey (Video) Read More »
It is a perfect opportunity, this Hour of God, 15 August 2022 – the date that marks the 150th birthday of Sri Aurobindo, and by no coincidence, 75 years of India’s political independence, to sing glories of the Eternal Presence that Sri Aurobindo was, is and will be.
“A God’s Labour”: Sri Aurobindo’s Work Divine Read More »
Read selected words of Sri Aurobindo on himself on various subjects such as his difficulties in life and work and his reasons for leaving politics. Don’t miss his replies to questions on his past lives.
Sri Aurobindo on Himself: Life, Work, Past Lives Read More »
We feature selected words of the Mother on the eternal presence of Sri Aurobindo, and her advice given at the time of Sri Aurobindo’s Birth Centenary.
The Mother on Sri Aurobindo, the Eternal Presence Read More »