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Matter, in the spiritual view, comes out of the original substance of the Spirit for the purpose of manifestation. The Spirit substance is luminous and

Is choosing a career path like CA solely for material goals such as travel and financial freedom, rather than as an expression of one’s Inner Truth and will, a sustainable way to avoid future regret, or does true success require a deeper alignment between one’s work and inner being?👨🏼‍💼🗺️⛰️

January 5, 2026

Where there is a will, there is a way. In my fairly vast experience I have seen that the job one does hardly matters. What

I can’t understand – what is Desire? Please explain to me. 🧐

January 4, 2026

Desire is the force or energy that ordinarily pushes is to act when we are wandering through the maze of ignorance. This energy that springs

I am going to visit Mathura and Vrindavan with some friends. Though all the friends have an Attitude of Religious Pilgrimage. As I don’t have that Attitude, for me, as Sri Krishna and Sri Aurobindo are the same, and with that angle, I am visiting the place. 😊🙏🏻🪷[…]

January 3, 2026

Think of Sri Aurobindo whenever you stand before Sri Krishna. The rituals of course are unnecessary but if one engages in them for some reason

What is the best exercise to reduce belly fat? 🤸🏼

December 27, 2025

If the belly fat is showing up at early age it could be hereditary and hence normal for the individual.

If there is no

I watched a movie named DHURANDHAR, because of many positive reviews from people amongst the followers of Sri Aurobindo. I felt a kind of trust in their words. The tone of the movie felt very intense, and the whole movie gave me a reminder of what you have said about the dance of Kali Mata, for the protection of Dharma. 🕉️🎬[…]

December 25, 2025

Every movie can be seen with the lens of an all-inclusive spiritual vision. Such a seeing understands the forces at work behind (as you mention).

This year, our house has undergone a renovation; now the house is more beautiful, but the happiness, or joy, is lacking. Before the renovation, everything was good, and we were all happy. 🏡🎶[…]

December 18, 2025

It does happen sometimes that the renovation of a house disturbs the old harmony as invariably there are beings and forces that have taken shelter

Alok Da, When I introspect into myself in what’s lacking, what seems to be lacking is the Will and when I read Bande Mataram, – Sri Aurobindo shows what kind of granite Will that ‘March of History’ demand from Men and Nations and what happens when it’s lacking, In Yogic Sadhan (from Record of yoga), he writes Will and Shakti are the first thing needed and how far can it go in the actions of Vibuthi and the Avatar. 🔥🦚[…]

December 15, 2025

Yes the will is the most important element for success in any endeavour. It can be developed as we develop the muscles by training and

I have been a vegetarian since childhood, but I often dream that someone is forcing me to eat meat or non-vegetarian food. Why? 🙄🍗

December 12, 2025

It is generally due to repressed subconscious formations of wanting to try and taste meat. The conscious mind shuts it off by regarding it as

Sometimes things are important to manifest in life. but it feels hard to do. Why that is happening and to increase the manifestation power or Kriyashakti.🌱

December 10, 2025

It means we are trying to push hard with the fuel of desire. Instead we should put in our best efforts and leave the result

I am a Vegetarian by habit, but I ate chicken skin by mistake and am feeling terrible about it. How should I let it go? 😢🐤

December 9, 2025

But why should you feel bad. There are plenty of things that happen unintentionally. One has to simply learn and grow conscious from them. What

What do you think about the scope of Psychology in India as a Career option.🌼

November 30, 2025

It is all largely western model oriented and I don’t see how someone with an opening to IKS would feel satisfied with it. The scope

Every day, I feel a weight on my body. My body feels very heavy, and I feel the weight of my energy. What could be the reason behind this? There is a lot of inertia in my body, and I don’t feel like doing anything. 😣[…]

November 25, 2025

It means that your inner being is not in harmony with the work you are doing or the environment you are living …

I have a deep yearning for Progress, and the Teacher has played a significant role in my life. I have experienced breakdowns with teachers before, and I notice a pattern in myself. 😕[…]

November 24, 2025

A true teacher doesn’t judge a student or a disciple, as the case may be, but simply observes and helps rectify and overcome the various

Please suggest some good resource to learn the Basics of Hindi and English Poetry. ✍🏻

November 24, 2025

The best way is to read the classic poets in whatever language you wish to so that one develops the ear for the poetry. It

A question on social popularity, etc. You know, I see many people quite at peace with themselves, even when they are not socially popular or have many friends. I, on the other hand, have always been deeply introspective and introverted from a very young age. 🙂[…]

November 20, 2025

What you experience and what others see of you is not fake versus truth. They are different aspects of your own personality. The way is

Alok Da, what is the difference between Imagination and Real? Past life experiences. 📚

November 18, 2025

Real past life experiences are in flashes of those special moments when one was in contact with one’s deepest self, the psychic being. Often one

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