At the feet of THE MOTHER

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AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER
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We know of so many people who are facing impossible situations and problems and they are helpless. They do not know what to do or whom to ask.ย 

This is a dedicated site for those who are searching for answers, who want to break from their present repeating circles of life and looking for answers that will understand them, help them find a new way-a new solution towards life beautiful and Divine.

How can we choose a conscious name for our baby? I believe that every name carries its own vibration. During my pregnancy, Truth kept coming to me very strongly. It felt meaningful to me. According to astrology, the suggested starting letters for his name is K, Cha, Bha, Dha. How can we choose a name that resonates with his soul? ๐Ÿ‘ถโœจ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

The name that resonates with the soul cannot be found by astrological suggestions. Astrology deals with the surface events and outer situations, what is generally

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Part of the reason for dissatisfaction is the perpetual busyness of my work. Itโ€™s always excessively busy. You know itโ€™s been 10 years since I received a promotion or some sort of formal recognition at work. During this time, scores of my friends and peers have moved up and are now seasoned principals, while I am stuck in limbo. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ […]

Life upon earth is far from perfect at present and for long time. It is just the sphere of imperfection that changes. There are people

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Why do so many cling to partnerships and parade happy photos abroad, as if solitude would break them? I see college friends who seemed aimless now grounded with a spouse and child, while those who stayed single often ended up carrying the baggage of toxic relationships. Is companionship genuine fulfillment, or just a mutual crutch for stability? ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Happiness? Is it even a goal worth pursuing? Happiness is a given in life, from the pig rolling in mud to the monkey swinging on

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Question regarding turning towards God: Respected Alok Da, Pranam. You wrote: Turning towards God means desiring God not for the fulfillment of one’s own wishes, but because of His loving nature. However, prayers are usually offered with the desire to obtain something from God, rather than for God Himself. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ“ฟ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ[…]

To turn towards the Divine means to engage with Him in some way. The most natural way is to hear, read, think and meditate upon

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I have been feeling a sense of hopelessness (professionally and personally) these last few days. Most of the time, I am a generally happy person. But this week has been like as if I am being pulled into this darkness. I am trying to shake it off, but itโ€™s pulling me down. ๐ŸŒง๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ […]

Such attacks come when the spiritual elements in us get veiled, generally by an overall dissatisfaction with life and the sense of loneliness. These are

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The Mother explained that in old age, though consciousness remains intact, the physical instrument may falter like a piano with missing strings, limiting its outward expression. What are simple, practical ways to infuse our body, mind, and vital with Consciousness throughout life? ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ[…]

That is why Sri Aurobindo and The Mother speak of a higher and lower Perfection. The higher Perfection refers to the soul’s Perfection, the spiritual

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Connected with Sri Aurobindo and The Mother since childhood, your talks on Auromaa have been a profound anchor through the grief of losing both my parents. Now three months pregnant, my husband and I wish to prepare ourselves inwardly to nurture this child rightly, and I would be deeply grateful for your guidance on relevant books or talks. ๐Ÿคฐ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ[…]

There are quite a few talks on AuroMaa on pregnancy and the bringing up of children. One of them is instilling Sanskars or Values RH036.

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While reading about Nagin-bhai hearing The Mother and Sri Aurobindo during his openings, I was reminded of my own inner experiences. At times, short phrases and spontaneous affirmations ariseโ€”sometimes bubbling up from the heart center or floating through the mindโ€”which I try to discern carefully to avoid the traps of the intermediate zone. ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿงญ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ[…]

It is quite true that one should be careful and cautious with regard to suggestions and inner voices as they are often mixed with the

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