I see that a lot of her statements, one-liners have profound practical value. To which I wonder, the whole world can benefit from this, not necessarily in the spiritual context, but purely in terms of practicality. I consider myself lucky to have access to this wealth of information; due to my family background, who used to have calendars of the Mother, Sri Aurobindo’s books in the house. Perhaps that is what drew them to me. What about others in the World, who are looking to improve themselves and make progress? How can they have access to this knowledge?
Your aspiration as well as anguish is quite understandable. Yes, there are so many things in the writings of Sri Aurobindo that would be of immense benefit to anyone, regardless of whether one takes up the yoga or not. There is so much in the field of personal growth in several ways, so much of deepest wisdom in fields of education, parenting, self-development, sports, and knowledge of different kinds that can truly enrich human life. But I suppose mankind, in general, is too lazy, especially when it comes to knowledge. Most human beings read for information or as entertainment apart from the study of subjects related to jobs and money. Reading for expanding the frontiers of knowledge is not so common. Even interest in philosophy and spiritual books, scriptures, is more often a formality rather than a result of seeking. The real challenge is the kindling of interest in a higher, more complete and comprehensive view of life and creation itself.
If the interest is awakened, then comes the question of access through the availability of books and websites. Another way is online as well as offline study groups. That is not uncommon in India, but missing in other parts of the world. Maybe one day the seeking will be there as people see the inadequacy of established ideas and feel the thirst for a more complete and integral knowledge.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
