The first obvious step to equality in the nature, according to Sri Aurobindo, will be the conquest of our emotional and vital being, for here are the sources of greatest trouble, the most rampant forces of inequality and subjection, the most insistent claim of our imperfection.
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All this equalisation of the nature – in vital, mind and will – is a preparation for the highest spiritual equality to take possession of the whole being and make a pervading atmosphere in which the light, power and joy of the Divine can manifest itself in man amid an increasing fullness, writes Sri Aurobindo.
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The Mother explains two of Sri Aurobindo’s phrases – namely, “strong immobility of an immortal spirit” and “the equality of soul”.
The Perfect Equality of Soul and More Read More »
Sri Aurobindo gives practical advice on cultivating equality with regard to a sadhak’s interactions and relations with others.
Equality and Relations with Others: Advice from Sri Aurobindo Read More »
A conversation of Sri Aurobindo with a few disciples on cultivating an attitude of equality toward food in spiritual life.
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This prayer from the Mother’s Prayers and Meditations instills an aspiration to give oneself to the Divine in peace, serenity and equanimity for Divine’s work to be done.
Sādhanā: To Give Oneself to Thee in Equanimity Read More »
The Mother speaks of the necessity of equanimity in the body to receive the divine forces. She explains how to practice bodily equality at the cellular level.
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In these passages the Mother speaks of Equality as the most essential condition for Supramental realisation on the earth. Her words on the significance of equality as a quality to be cultivated for living in Auroville are worth deep reflection.
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How to look at misfortune with a true attitude of equality? We share the Mother’s comment on one of the aphorisms of Sri Aurobindo about this. We also feature a few of Sri Aurobindo’s letters about the significance of equality when confronted with suggestions or attacks by hostile forces.
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Is our act of altruism truly an unselfish or non-egoistic act? Because often “altruism is only the sublimest form of selfishness,” reminds Sri Aurobindo.
Be Generous, Be Sincere, and Evolve Read More »
The Mother speaks candidly that most ideas people have of serving the humanity are nothing but sign of personal ambition.
Service to Humanity or an Ambition to be a Great Man? Read More »
This prayer from the Mother’s ‘Prayers and Meditations’ reminds us to pray and aspire for a generous heart and boundless love.
Sādhanā: Prayer for a Generous Heart and Boundless Love Read More »
M.P. Pandit summarises several essential points from the teachings of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo on the attitude one should cultivate with regard to money.
In addition to exploring the attribute of ‘Goodness’ this issue is our offering for the special month of April. On April 4 in 1910, Sri Aurobindo arrived in Pondicherry, his “cave of tapasya”. In 1920 on April 24th, the Mother arrived in Pondicherry to be with Sri Aurobindo and collaborate in the Supramental Yoga to bring down a new consciousness on the earth.
Towards a New World – Work of the Dual Avatāra Read More »
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother emphasise that the best way to do good for the world is to win victories over the weaknesses in our nature.
Doing Good by Conquering Oneself Read More »
We feature here some comments of the Mother on three aphorisms of Sri Aurobindo. These words reveal for us a deeper meaning of practicing goodness toward all.
Goodness in Sri Aurobindo’s Aphorisms Read More »
An offering for April 4 and April 24 – an essay summarising the new future which Sri Aurobindo and the Mother brought down with their Supramental Yoga.
Vishnu’s Fourth Stride, from Humanity to Divinity Read More »
This offering for April 24, the date of second and final arrival of the Mother in Pondicherry, gives a peek into the Yogic work of the Mother.
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We often confuse or misinterpret the ‘good’ by limiting our understanding to a moral-ethical view of ‘good’ and ‘bad’, right and wrong. Sri Aurobindo wrote several letters explaining the core difference with between a moral life and spiritual life. A few are featured here.
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We explore Courage through several viewpoints for it is an essential quality on the path of yoga of transformation – on individual and collective level.
Courage Our Armour, Faith Our Sword, We Must Walk Read More »