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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.Ā
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Alok da, Mother says “if there is a fault in someone looking within yourself”, If someone cheated us or is angry what should we look within ourselves? How does it helpš¤?
It helps the person who looks within as well as the person who got angry. When we do not notice the defects of others, we

What is the difference in traditional yoga method and Sri Aurobindo’s yoga method? Is there any difference in traditional yoga and Sri Aurobindoš yoga self realization? I read that when other yoga end then Sri Aurobindo yoga start? Can you clarify it? If the self realization is the first thing then why other yoga teacher don’t say or write anything about Sri Aurobindo yoga?
Different yogis put different meaning in the word Self realisation because depending upon the angle of approach. The Divine is one but also infinite. He

Sometime we take second hand things or used things…….and sometime we take gifts š from other…,so what is the best way to deal with these things and should we use or buy used or second hand things…..same for gifts……What Divine point of view about it?
Receive everything that comes in the consciousness that it is coming from the Divine. Similarly all that goes to someone else take it as going

In vital education Mother in conversation with a sadhak has spoken about tamas in children, due to which they only are pulled towards exciting things . How to educate them, theyāre vital in a better wayš¤?
Vital education is the way which primarily implies two movements. First is to discipline and regulate it mainly through sports and methodical physical education. Second

Why did Krishna not tell the Pandavas to fight the war immediately when they lost the game of dice? Why did he let them suffer even more by letting them go for 13 long years to exileš?
One of the purposes of Sri Krishna’s Advent was to establish a reign of Dharma. For this the Pandavas were his chosen instruments. But the

Alok da I just want to meet Vibhutiās of Ma and Sri Aurobindo itās an inner intense aspirationā¦Why such need ? Is this a valid demand to Ma? I am been know to have a stubborn nature and so is it just one of my Zid? Is it even possibleāŗļø?
I am sure there are a number of Vibhutis of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, some conscious while some unconscious, engaged in Her Work in

My question was regarding dealing with colleagues at workplace especially when there are small talks are going on regarding very trivial matters. What should be our approach towards that!Ā If we don’t get indulged in that discussion they treat us as outcasts!! So I was asking how to deal with everybody consciously with a right attitude at workplace which I suppose one of the most challenging aspects of professional lifešÆ?
In the work place, it is best to remain professional and focused on the work. As to people, our interactions with them should be pleasant

I feel deeply disappointed in my relationship because my partner is very cold when it comes to expressing his feelings. He shows no excitement in life and rarely appreciates me. We never talk about our relationship, which leaves me feeling disconnected and alone. Often, he comes up with excuses for everything. Sometimes, he puts in effort and does a lot, but other times, he does nothing at all. We are married and live together, but it feels like I am the only one who expresses emotions and goes the extra mile to make things work. I constantly find myself questioning where we stand because we never openly discuss our emotions or the state of our relationship. I even suggested going to a counselor to help us communicate better, but he dismissed the idea, saying, āIām not mad.ā Itās exhausting to be the only one constantly trying while he remains emotionally distant and unresponsiveš„.
Most relationship generally tend to become so. After the initial vital flush that attracts and draws people together is over. The usual mechanical round of

What if you meet your soulmate after Marriageš?Ā
It is important to be sure of being the soul mate or at least a deeper soul link. The difference between the usual extra marital

Why The Mother and Sri Aurobindo didn’t transform their own bodyš¤?
Sri Aurobindo and the Mother never promised physical transformation of their body or any body in their lifetime. They always said that the physical transformation

What is a black hole in space? Why does it exist? And does it have a spiritual significanceš§?
Black hole is simply called so because it traps Light that enters it. Once it enters, even Light cannot escape out. This is because of…

Alok da, I’m coming to realise how much of the entire political establishment, military, bureaucracy each and everyone’s sons/daughters/nephew/niece is in US. Recently Former US ambassador to India said “I met a Governer of a State (in India)… she said her most important investment is in the US.. her children. If you look at the number of children of senior officials from India in the US, it tells you something about the relationship”š¤ [Conti]
But why should we be worried about what the ruling class does or does not do? Besides, the depressed classes do the same thing when

My partner enjoys eating non-veg, drinking, and partying, whereas I am the complete oppositeāI prefer a quiet lifestyle, vegetarian food, and donāt like partying. We even tried to make the relationship work by agreeing that he could go to parties if he wanted, but he shouldnāt expect me to join. Despite our efforts to do our own things and tried to live in harmony, we still end up fighting so much. Iām not sure what to doš¤Ø?
This is unlikely to work. The divergence and dissonance is too fundamental to be overlooked for life. Each doing their own thing is not harmony

Why do some people turn to self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts when they face disappointment or unfulfilled desires in life or relationshipsš„? What leads to such extreme emotional responses, and how can these feelings be understood and addressed?
It is generally due to a fragile, over sensitive ego-personality and a weak vital full of sentimentality. It could be something one is born with

Can you please advise what is the right space between a couple, I donāt see balance around either they are stuck to each other like a Fevicol (your wordsĀ š) or they are not bothered what the other person is doing saying we give each other space so what should be the ideal?
Space and freedom is necessary for growth so that each can progress along one’s own unique line. At the same time each supports the other

Sir, please explain Shiva & Shakti tatva in detail whenever you get time. Is shakti the same as Parvatiš¤?
Traditionally Ma Parvati is regarded as Shakti because Shiva represents the Force aspect of the One Satchidananda, just as Brahma represents the Sat aspect and

I have another question which is about the Divine will. How do we understand what is the Divine will and whether whatever I am doing is in confirmation with the Divine will� Is inner peace the only indication that my being and whatever I do is confirming with the Divine will?
Normally when we speak of the Divine Will we feel it is about the outer choices and the resulting events and circumstances. Especially we make

Why did Sri Krishna make Devaki Ma and Vasudev and Ma Yashoda forget that he was the Avatarš¤?Ā
Because if they remembered and revealed it to others, it would have jeopardised Sri Krishna’s work, which among other things was to set an example