The author writes – If you are wondering what made the Mother choose candytuft flower for equanimity, maybe the flower itself has an answer for you. Could it be that when seen from a distance the cluster of flowers looks like one flower but when we get closer we can see the individual small white flowers having their own sepals, petals and a centre? Read on.
On Candytuft, Equanimity and Finding Balance Read More »
The author reflects on Sri Aurobindo’s spiritual realisation in Alipore Jail. He concludes with an interesting parable told by Sri Ramakrishna.
Some Reflections on Unity and Equality Read More »
This is the concluding part of the biography of Major Somnath Sharma, the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra in independent India.
Major Somnath Sharma, PVC – The ‘Saviour of Kashmir’ (Part 4) Read More »
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 »
For the guiding light feature, we present a few short passages from the Mother and Sri Aurobindo which shed light on some key facets related to ‘Generosity’ which are then elaborated upon in other features.
“One is unhappy only when one is not generous” Read More »
In this conversation the Mother speaks on giving oneself sincerely to the Divine without bargaining. She also narrates a beautiful story about perfect giving.
Give All You Are, All You Have 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 »
We feature here three passages from Sri Aurobindo which give us a deep understanding of the inner significance of practicing higher virtues.
Practicing Higher Virtues as Aids to Evolution Read More »
In this story, originally written in Bengali, Sri Aurobindo reminds of the high ideal of forgiveness that marks the Aryan character.
The Ideal of Forgiveness – A Story by Sri Aurobindo Read More »
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.
Empathy – the Origin of True Charity Read More »
A meditation on Balsam ‘Generosity’ flower inspires the author to dig deep into the subtle but important difference between dakshinā, bhikshā and dāna.
Kashithumba, the Generous Flower Read More »
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.
The Generous and the Avaricious 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 »
The Mother explains that money is a force of nature which creates harmonious balance if circulated and utilised for its true work.
The More Money We Have, the More We Need… 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.
Sri Aurobindo writes of the kindness, generosity, self-control, charity and other noble qualities that he witnessed in the convicts in Alipore Jail.
“Europe is the land of enjoyment, India of sacrifice” Read More »
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 »
Highlighted are the Mother’s comments on selected verses from the Dhammapada emphasising vigilance over one’s feelings and thoughts.
From the Dhammapada: On Goodness and Vigilance Read More »