consciousness

11/05/2024
The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

The Goal

The goal foreseen by the Divine is always attained, but only those whose consciousness is united with the Divine Consciousness attain it directly and knowingly; the […]
10/26/2024
Sri Aurobindo

Simple Aspiration

What you say is quite true. A simple, straight and sincere call and aspiration from the heart is the one important thing and more essential and […]
10/11/2024
The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Consciousness and Opening

Of course consciousness grows as the opening increases and one result of consciousness is to be able to see in oneself—but not see the weaknesses only, […]
10/07/2024
The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Signs of freedom from Vital Attachment

If you are anxious for them [material possessions], that means that you have desire and are bound. Ananda is one thing and vital enjoyment is another. […]
10/04/2024
The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Ego in the Spiritual Consciousness

How can one meet one’s ego in the spiritual consciousness? There is a spiritual ego even as there is a physical, vital and mental ego. There […]
09/27/2024
Sri Aurobindo

Two Different Consciousnesses

There are always two different consciousnesses in the human being, one outward in which he ordinarily lives, the other inward and concealed of which he knows […]
09/25/2024
Sri Aurobindo

Quietening the Mind

The mind can become quiet only when you detach yourself from it and see the thoughts as things that pass. Then you don’t think yourself but […]
09/23/2024
Sri Aurobindo

Difficulties are common to all

All the difficulties you describe are quite natural things common to most people. It is easy for one, comparatively, to remember and be conscious when one […]
09/05/2024
Sri Aurobindo

Interest in outward things – Is it Wrong?

To be interested in outward things is not wrong in itself—it depends on the way in which one is interested. If it is done as part […]