The Different Paths of an Artist and a Sadhu
Through a masterful analysis the author concludes that if the aim of spirituality is to know the Self, then the aim of art too is the same.
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Control of Speech, Mental Austerity and Inner Silence – 2
The selections in this part highlight the Mother’s advice on the control of speech in intellectual and spiritual domains.
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Experiencing the Divine through Nature’s Mandalas
Read about some contemplative practices which the author and her team at Creative School use regularly for both Education and Healing purposes.
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Not to be a Sadhak of Books but of the Infinite
What is the right place and significance of reading spiritual literature in the path of sadhana? We get valuable insights from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
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Sri Aurobindo on Work as Sadhana
We feature here some valuable guidance from Sri Aurobindo on the value and significance of work in the path of Integral Yoga.
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“I make no difference between work and yoga.”
The Mother’s guidance on Work and Surrender is especially relevant for all aspiring to grow inwardly through yoga of works.
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Guidance on Why Work and How to Work
These selections from Sri Aurobindo’s ‘Letters on Yoga’ speak of the usefulness of work, and how to cultivate the right attitude toward work.
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“Spiritually there is nothing big or small.”
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.
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“I do not give positions… I give them work”
The Mother gives highly practical guidance about the right attitude necessary for sincerely practicing the yoga of works in a collective setting.
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The Tunnel – A Zen Story
This brief commentary on a Zen story is a selection from the author’s forthcoming book titled ‘An Oak Tree in the Garden – Exploring the World of Zen’.
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Spirituality in Education: A Few Fundamentals
Read here a few essential clarifications from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo concerning meaningful integration of spirituality in educational context.
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Sri Aurobindo on Peace, the First Foundation
In these letters Sri Aurobindo speaks of Peace as the first foundation of yogic status. He also explains that to arrive at an established peace in all parts of the being takes a long time, but we must sincerely aspire for it.
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Peace in the Mind and Having a Peaceful Sleep
We feature two conversations of the Mother where she speaks of the significance of peace for a conscious sleep and how to establish a settled peace in mind.
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What is Yogic Samatā?: Sri Aurobindo Explains
Sri Aurobindo explains the true meaning of equality. His letter dealing with samatā and loyalty to truth is especially relevant for our present times.
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Equality and Relations with Others: Advice from Sri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo gives practical advice on cultivating equality with regard to a sadhak’s interactions and relations with others.
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Be Generous, Be Sincere, and Evolve
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.
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Empathy – the Origin of True Charity
In our Goodness issue, we published the Mother’s talk on the meaning of true and sublime charity. This essay reminds again what is true charity.
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Sri Aurobindo on Ego, Altruism and Self-development
These selections help us understand the psychological foundations of altruism, its limits and potentiality for facilitating true self-development of the being.
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The Generous and the Avaricious
We feature here an excerpt from a conversation between a group of children and the Mother where she explains that both generosity and avarice are deformations of a higher truth.
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Money as Power
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.