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I am in my early 40’s, I am unmarried. I visit psychiatrist on regular basis since a decade. My grandfather was devotee of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo. I don’t like masturbation but I do it vehemently which must not be done as said by Sri Aurobindo, I want to get rid of these vulgar things but my will and resolution is too weak. Sometimes I eat too much which is also a bad thing. I become angry and feel to be culprit after doing these foolish things. I don’t do physical exercise regularly, I am very lazy person. I offer to The Mother these foolish things as told by you in your videos. I atleast want to become sincere which The Mother wants from us for our betterment. I want to walk on this path of yoga, but I make mistake endlessly. I have fear and want to become fearless. I don’t want to become unworthy child of The Mother. You say this path of yoga is difficult but I want to walk on this path couragiously without fear, I want to strengthen my faith. I need your guidance. Is it right thing to read Prayers and Meditations and listen organ music while sleeping in the night. What is the exact meaning of Sri Aurobindo’s aphorism ‘You must say someone fool sometimes but you are supreme fool of humanity’. Those who are on medication related to mental illness are not allowed in ashram, is it true?πŸͺ·β˜€οΈπŸ§˜πŸ•―️

Yes you can do all these things such as playing Savitri music, reading Savitri, reading works of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. But it is also important to engage in meaningful activities, doing work that helps you to progress, engaging in vigorous physical exercises, staying busy. These things arise in a state of boredom. In any case first try to establish peace and equanimity in the nature. Rest will come slowly by a progressive opening to the Mother’s Grace. 

Yes, this yoga especially in the Ashram requires a great degree of steadiness. But the Delhi branch of the Ashram does take people who have been on medication. You could try and see.

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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