Sri Aurobindo

08/21/2021

On making mental rules

Q: Is reading harmful? I do not need it much, and sometimes mental work is painful to me. You must not make any mental rules. Do […]
08/20/2021

On handling thoughts and sensations

Q: I succeed for a few minutes in keeping myself attentive, empty of thought — but then the sensations return with a new strength. I do […]
08/19/2021

Energy during Sadhana

Q: Are there times in Sadhana when one finds the energy flagging?  That is due to Tamas. The question is not of Tamas coming up. Even […]
08/18/2021
The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

The Centres of Consciousness

  Q: The Mother sent a picture of flowers named by her: “Opening of the centres.” What does the phrase signify? What is meant by “centres”? […]
08/17/2021
Sri Aurobindo

Role of experience and intellect in Sri Aurobindo’s Yoga

Q: Is not all action incompatible with Sri Aurobindo’s Yoga? His idea that all action is incompatible with this Yoga is not correct. Generally, it is […]
08/16/2021
Sri Aurobindo

On the Gayatri Mantra

Disciple: It (Gayatri Mantra) is a great Shakti but I do not know the meaning. It means: “We choose the Supreme Light of the divine Sun; […]
08/15/2021

Darshan Card Message on Sri Aurobindo’s birth anniversary – 15th August 2021

…if we learn to live within, we infallibly awaken to this presence within us which is our more real self, a presence profound, calm, joyous and […]
08/14/2021

On the Vital force

Q: What is the vital force? It is the life-force in man; there is a certain energy you feel within you which meets the shocks of […]
08/13/2021
Sri Aurobindo in his room

Pranayama and the Higher Consciousness

Q: What part does Pranayama play in bringing down the Higher Consciousness? It sets the Pranic currents free and removes dullness of the brain so that the […]