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AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER

It is said that to do yoga, senses need to be taken inwards. What are some of the activities in this modern fast-paced life which will make the senses indrawn and contemplative? And how to maintain that state regularly🤔?

The way that I am aware of and which Sri Aurobindo and the Mother seem to recommend is to remain concentrated in heart on Their Presence while moving amidst the objects of the world. Secondly to step back before undertaking any action and see its relative importance or unimportance. Thirdly to avoid all useless activities, especially wasteful chatter and going to places that have little to do with the goal. Most importantly call Maa Maa Maa Maa when it seems that things are getting externalised.

The Gita of course suggests pratyahara, as a tortoise goes into a shell by withdrawing the senses into the mind (to observe and witness) and the mind into the buddhi (intelligence turned towards higher things) and the buddhi itself absorbed in the greater Self, the Divine (above the head). 

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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