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This question is related to a series of experiences I am having. As I have turned to the Mother and Sri aurobindo, I feel very close to mother kali which is weird because before this I Have never in my life prayed to a female deity. Kali ma is showing her presence every time I think of her. How do I pray 🙏to her in a way Sri Maa would like me to?
In Sri Aurobindo’s Yoga there is no separate praying to different powers and aspects of the Divine Mother that may become prominent in their action
What’s is difference between Superman and Supramental Being 🧐?
Superman is the intermediary link between Man and the Supramental being. Man is a mental being driven by the rational analytical mind at its highest.
Why the Mother’s Agenda was not for everyone🤷♂️?
The Mother’s Agenda is a recorded conversation between the Mother and a French disciple who was a new entrant on the scene. Being a rebel
My 11 year old boy has a problem if I hug his mother. How do I explain to him that happy parents are better than fighting parents🙄?
I am sure you have tried explaining it to him. Address his concerns and fears rather than explaining your reasons. Possibly there are some unconscious
How do we reach the stage of knowing what should be done and what should not be done🙃?
If you surrender, you have to surrender your individual will to the Divine, not just say, “I will not will.” When we say that everything
I want to find out as to how to unlearn the wrong habits which are ingrained in the being for a long time😥?
Unlearning habits requires persistence and perseverance and above all Grace. The effort should be primarily in two directions.
First is to forcibly stop the wrong
I have been reading the books of the Mother for quite some time now, but I still find it challenging to apply her teachings in my daily life. I also continue to feel nervous when speaking in front of people, often finding myself trapped in the web of nervousness. I’m deeply disappointed that, despite all my efforts and reading, I haven’t been able to bring even the slightest change to my nature😥.
Changing human nature is never an easy task. One has to be patient and persevering. There is however a secret and it is not to
If God 😇is everywhere, then everything I do is God, isn’t that right?
God reveals Himself to us in two ways. First is as the silent Witness in our heart. Therefore we should remember that He is watching
I’m beginning to understand my inner conflict and desire for a more outwardly developing life. I’m confused about how to cultivate aspirations and the difference between living consciously and going with the flow. The teachings of Sri Aurobindo in ‘The Mother’ resonate with me about having a steadfast aspiration. Am I seeking the Divine for protection and power? I feel drawn to Ashram and Auroville living, but sometimes wonder if it’s pretentious. How can I anchor and focus my life? What human experiences should I look forward to🤷♂️?
There are quite a few people who get drawn into the Yoga or start living in spaces that are meant for Yoga without any conscious
Psychic being is same as soul🌟..is that right?
The soul is the immortal divine portion in man. It is like a little seed of the Divine and hence of the same essence as
Is “go with the flow”🌊 a good or bad trait of this generation?
For the moment this idea of going with the flow is needed to break the old patterns before the new can emerge. The risk however
Alok da, what’s the best biographical work on Sri Aurobindo that covers various phases of his life🧐? Should I bother myself with the biography written by Peter heehs?
Peter Heehs biography is, in my view, misleading and diabolic. I have already written much about it earlier. There are several beautiful biographies from which
What do you think about the mindset of people who find happiness in buying materialistic things like branded shoes and clothes, justifying it by saying that these purchases motivate them to earn more money, to do more work and to feel good for the job that makes it possible😯?
I find it quite primitive. Only the primitive man finds joy and comfort only in his bodily and vital comforts. The ancient scriptures called it
Nowadays Adultery is very common we see that people live with someone have affair with someone else so do other counterpart should accepts blindly whatever is going on by justifying the act by saying Yeah matter is imperfect and human being are very limited containers they can’t hold love for long😣.
There has never been an age of mankind when adultery was not there. However as Society is moving towards the individualistic Age and with the
Some devotees of the Mother suggest that when we are in her presence, we shouldn’t pray to other gurus or gods or perform any unnecessary kuldeiva pooja. Coming from an orthodox family, this can be challenging. Why is it advised not to follow other practices? Does this relate to energy levels😳?
It is best to be one-pointed in Bhakti. That brings best results for inner progress. But when we pray to different deities then it brings
Why does disease happen in the body in spite of taking all care, eating healthy, doing exercise etc.? How can one cure oneself without seeking medical help or relying on it totally? Does body respond to self-healing? How is it done🤔?
It is a vast and complex subject given the number of factors involved in health and healing. For instance too much care of body may
What is the power in Savitri🕊️?
It is the power of Divine Love that alone can transform earthly life into the Life Divine.
The quintessence of the power that Savitri holds
How can I develop unwavering faith😕? Living away from Pondicherry, I don’t have access to a Mother’s center, and I have no communication with other devotees except through social media. This makes me feel very isolated on my spiritual journey
can understand this genuine need. Perhaps it is one of the reasons why we see certain internet groups that have come up where one