Alcohol of course is no option for anyone. Medication can be taken if it helps you maintain a calmer state. It will not come in
Root of fear and insecurity is the instinct of self-preservation in the ego.
With the steady practice of surrender to the Divine and trust
Mind came out of the Supermind, the Maharloka or Vigyanamaya Kosha of the ancient Vedic terminology. In a very simple way one can say that
You will find it everywhere. My personal choice of course is Savitri. Letters are simpler to understand. The Life Divine expresses these truths in more
This is a very good sign, the sign of readiness for the true spiritual life. It may look odd for the socially minded average human
The great and difficult aim that Sri Aurobindo speaks of here is the supramental transformation, the divinisation of human nature. It means taking the process
Maybe. But a distinction must be made between a method of development or discipline and a willed action. Discipline is different; I am speaking of
From the description it does seem like a hostile force taking hold of some subconscious angers and frustrations and erupting to the surface. It is
The spiritual life is a life of Unity and not binaries. It moves from darkness to light through shades of grey and does not cut
Yes it is never easy to conquer the inner enemies and discover our inmost truth, without which all else we do remains incomplete, subjecting us
Anger is simply a bad vibration thrown by people all around. We catch it and start responding if our will is weak. The remedy is
The description of the two paths through which humanity moves is described best (and in a most practical way) in the 16th Chapter of the
Fear is the worst way to deal with anyone. It pollutes the one who harbours it and brings the tendency to deceit and falsehood in
Everyone forms an idea of the Divine for himself according to his personal taste, his possibilities of understanding, his mental preferences, and even his desires.
Fortunately this question was asked to Sri Aurobindo though in different words. We have a clear, concise and complete answer from him on this issue.
This is not just a dream but a dream vision. It is true to the details. Yes, Mother India is rising to reclaim Her Glory
Head is the hub that conceives whereas heart is the hub that impels towards action.
What the Mother seems to be experiencing here, in
These things (lust, jealousy, fear, anger etc) do rise when there is a pressure upon our nature for the change. They especially rise up when
