Letters on Yoga – IV

05/15/2019

The function of hostile forces

The hostile forces have a certain self-chosen function: it is to test the condition of the individual, of the work, of the earth itself and their […]
05/05/2019

Faith in The Mother

Yes, it is that [faith that the Mother will enlighten one’s mind] that is the real necessity. It is not possible for the mind to understand […]
04/26/2019

Inertia – a tremendous force

Inertia is a tremendous force – one of the biggest world – forces. Ref: Letters on Yoga – IV
04/22/2019

Reject negative movements

Be careful to reject always movements (like vexation, discontent etc.) that bring back confusion or depression. One cannot always help these movements coming, but one can reject them when […]
04/17/2019

Slowness

It is as you say and there is a certain element of inertia in it; the slowness of the mind and the nature to seize something […]
02/08/2019
The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Attachment to things

About the attachment to things, the physical rejection of them is not the best way to get rid of it. Accept what is given you, ask […]
12/27/2018

Face obstacles with equanimity

In Yoga, as in every great or serious human effort, there is always bound to be an abundance of adverse interventions and unfavourable circumstances which have […]
11/04/2018
The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Remaining quiet in the face of difficulties

Why get excited over these small things or let them disturb you? If you remain quiet, things will go much better and, if there is any […]
09/04/2018
Sri Aurobindo

Idea of Helplessness

It is this idea that you are helpless because the vital consents to the wrong movement that comes in the way. You have to put your […]