We know of so many people who are facing impossible situations and problems and they are helpless. They do not know what to do or whom to ask.ย
This is a dedicated site for those who are searching for answers, who want to break from their present repeating circles of life and looking for answers that will understand them, help them find a new way-a new solution towards life beautiful and Divine.
At one end, aspiration for the Divine and to unite with Him and to have a change of consciousness; to do The Mother’s work; at the other end, need for a proper awareness in the very ordinary and externalised human nature about the deep meaning and implication of what is happening in life and also what the Divine Destiny is. ๐ฑ๐๐ป[…]
It is much better to catch the knot of life at the other end from where it all begins. The riddle of life cannot be
I am reading the Synthesis of Yoga and Sri Aurobindo is speaking about the union having a threefold character (pg. 131). I wanted to understand whether this is a skilful parallel to draw: a union by identity = Atman = Brahman ๐๐๐๐ป […]
Here is the passage from the Synthesis of Yoga to which you are referring.
‘That which is thus made manifest to our vision and experience,
I would like to share something interesting that I noticed. Recently, I completed reading the Bhagavad Gita. I noticed that the number of the last verse in the book, is the same as the Mother’s birth year. The number of the last verse where Sri Krishna speaks is Sri Aurobindo’s birth year. Could there be a significance to this? ๐โจ
That is a very interesting observation. I don’t think anyone has mentioned it. I have myself not noticed this. But apart from congratulating you for
1.ย Is my reading approach fine? Would you rather I go through something else now rather than Savitri? ๐๐๐ป
Your reading approach is perfectly fine. Savitri and Prayers and Meditations are an indispensable must. Rest will depend upon taste and temperament.
The Synthesis
If surrender does not mean inaction. And true surrender to divine mother means acting according to the divine will. Then how can we discern and know the Divine will? Certainly as you said – The Divine Will is always for peace, harmony, joy. Are there other characteristics by which I can know the Divine will? ๐๐ป๐๏ธ […]
That is a most relevant question. The Mother herself has answered it. Here is her Guidance on the subject.
‘It is a great error
Yes, Alok da. I agree with you. Indian characters have set the bar so high that almost everything else feels low. I’m also looking forward to watching the Odyssey once it’s available on OTT. Thank you. ๐๐๏ธ
Quite true.
Our ancestors were truly great in depth as well as height. They went to the extreme limits of everything for which they were
I am a devotee. I have been having retinal problems for a long time. I am taking Ayurvedic treatment for the same. Now I am facing a dilemma, as Ayurvedic treatment is very slow and I am worried about my vision. ๐ฟ๐๐ป […]
It is doubtful if Ayurvedic Science has the treatment for the kind of retinal problem you seem to be having. It will be best to
Humans do have the drop. Does the Integrated source of drop of our drop also have their own higher drop? ๐งโพ๏ธ
The Integrated Source of our drop does not have a higher drop because IT is itself the Source. What is beyond THAT can only be
Please explain Bhagavad Gita 17.3 and Sri Aurobindoโs commentary on it. Specifically, how does oneโs inner nature shape their faith, and why does Aurobindo view this teaching as a precursor to modern pragmatism? ๐๐ฑ […]
‘Will to be’ is the inbuilt urge within each creature. It is this deepest urge that pushes us and, if we do not heed, we
This is a paragraph from the book A PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY. “Basil, my dear boy, puts everything that is charming in him into his work. The consequence is that he has nothing left for life but his prejudices, his principles, and his common sense. The only artists I have ever known who are personally delightful are bad artists. ๐๐จ […]
As you know this novel by Oscar Wilde is a dark sattire, the portrait of a man who sells his soul for superficial pleasures. Basil
When certain life situations seem repetitive and cyclical, what are we to do? How to act differently and transcend it so it doesnโt recur?ย Also, can we ever save someone from doom – or is it their karma and they have to go through it? We see ours… and continue with our life path. ๐๐ฑ๐๐ป
Repetitive situations come to teach us something about ourselves. But we often keep looking at the situation and end up blaming others thereby losing the
What happens if we continue to explore and keep the vital connection and think of that only as love?ย If we enter into a relationship and marriage for gains/conveniences. Will the relationship evolve, or will we plummet? Is it very important to seek character?ย ๐๐ฟ[…]
All depends upon the foundation of the relationship. If the basis is vital it is destined to crashland today or tomorrow. If instead there is
Regarding the question of the avatar, a person expressed the view that there has never been a fully realized being on Earth, as such a state is impossible when incarnated in a body; the body imposes limitations on us.ย From my perspective, I therefore conclude that the ultimate question is that of the Avatar. โจ๐ […]
In my view this answer is a non-starter. Who can speak about the realisations of others? We can draw intellectual conclusions based on the available
Following your recent video on self-discovery, I am trying to understand how to practically find my swadharma. I feel torn between a desire to explore science (despite hitting its limits and doubting my own capacity) and an urge for adventure and discipline, like joining the armed forces.๐งญ๐ฑ[…]
The first needed for achieving anything is to develop the faculty of concentration. It means that the mind should be able to hold the subject
Dear Alok-da, I have two questions regarding this: one concerning Savitri and the other about my dreamโ”I saw the Omnipotentโs flaming pioneers Over theโฆ” ๐๐ป๐๏ธ […]
It is good that you have understood that in Yoga we focus on changing ourselves and not others. If we are sincere then everything, even
I’m able to practice, or at least try to practice, being a witness to happenings outside, but I’m not able to understand or try to be a witness to happenings inside me. Stepping back and not rushing to act is ok, but how do I be a witness to myself? ๐๏ธ๐ฅ […]
It comes by practice, the practice of watching over one’s thoughts and feelings, one’s will and impulses, most importantly to dig out the hidden motive
Sri Aurobindo loved parijat flowers. Which flower did the Mother like? ๐น๐ชท
The Mother loved the Rose that means ‘tender love for the Divine.’ Here is what She said about it.
‘I wanted to take this little
Sometimes, the Mother describes chakras (centres) as ‘centre’ and sometimes as “solar plexus”… (ref. CWM:7:248, CWM:4:286, CWM:6:311 ). What is the difference between chakra (centre) and “solar plexus”? ๐งโจ […]
The solar plexus is the Manipura Chakra, the city of jewels. It is the nerve centre in the subtle body, an electrically neutral point. It