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.
How do we reconcile the Gitaโs teaching to surrender the results of action without obsessing overย Paapย andย Punyaย with the Jain emphasis on sin, guilt, and atonement, and what are Lord Shivaโs (Mahadev) unique teachings that made him so beloved even by theย Asuras? ๐ฑ๐๐๐โ๏ธ
Paap and Punya are one among different systems created by the human mind to navigate their life. They are helpful and needed at one step
How can one break free from the cycle of people-pleasing, emotional blackmail, and the paralyzing fear of hurting others, especially when burdened by family trauma, financial instability, and the loss of a father, while learning to set boundaries and find inner peace without succumbing to depression or isolation? ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ปโจ
I understand that all this has led to a certain degree of suppression and hesitation in your life. What you need is a mentor whom
If one has always experienced a childhood intimacy with Krishna as a friend and playmate, what does it signify when a natural, gradual shift occurs toward Mahadev (Shiva), and how can this “sneaking in” of a new divine presence be understood as an evolution of the soul’s relationship with the Divine rather than a replacement of the old? ๐ช๐ฆ๐๐๐๏ธ๐
Sri Krishna and Shiva are two aspects of the One Divine Being. Sri Krishna fills our life with sweetness, beauty and love when he first
I have desire and fear that covered up the small aspiration to love, and that is why I feel this has happened. But this is not the truth deeper within anybody, and I want to have beautiful feelings and thoughts and to love spontaneously. Everyone has truth and love within them, why should I cover it up with a scared imitation of the actual thing? I think I am not yet that open to Mother and Sri Aurobindo.โจ๐๐โพ๏ธ
We are all made up of different parts that pull in different directions and hence it is quite common to have certain self-contradictory elements within
Throughout in SAVITRI Sri Aurobindo has used PRONOUNS extensively. To understand him, it is very important to identify which common or proper NOUN he is referring to by the particular PRONOUN.ย Sometimes it really becomes a a riddle to guess what NOUN he is referring to by that particular PRONOUN.๐ฅ๐๐ชท๐๏ธ
Actually you have got all of them correct by tracing back to the passage and the connecting links.
‘It’ in the passage you mention beginning
Dear Alokji, at what point Sri Aurobindo acquired universal knowledge? Is this a siddhi? Any mentions in his record of yoga or other books about this process?๐๐๏ธโ๐จ๏ธโพ๏ธโ๏ธ
The Records of Yoga mention about the Triple Time Vision or the Trikaladristi and its growth and fullness during the course of Sri Aurobindo’s own
Just wanna ask , isnโt it better to avoid complexities in life , as they for sure gonna create confusion, thus leading to delay in reaching the destination?๐งถ๐ฒ๐
Taking the simpler route does help in reaching the Divine faster. It is the narrower path. On the other hand, a wider path that takes
Ever since returning home, it feels as though my time is simply being wasted. I find myself entangled in various matters and feel trapped. Although the remembrance of Mother persists deep within me, I am unable to serve her directly; consequently, it pains me to see how time is slipping away, and I have no idea how long I will remain entangled in all of this. Living this kind of life as a householder is becoming increasingly difficult. Dada, how will I be able to endure in this environment for the long term?๐ ๐๏ธ๐ค๏ธ
That is why I had sent you to the Delhi Ashram but I understand the difficulty of the ties at home. Best would be for
For a 70 year old healthy, spiritually inclined person, which is best for the pursuit of spiritual goal? 1. Having a disciplinedย life practicing sadana at home without wandering unless it’s extremely essential or๐ง๐ฏ๏ธ๐ฟ๐ณ
As far as sadhana is concerned there is almost unanimity among the ancient Rishis that the main thrust has to be on the inner change,
Lately, I have been going to the gym to do some light exercise and to strengthen my body a bit. However, I have noticed something distinct: alongside my current physical bodyโwhich is rather slenderโI perceive the presence of another body. This other body feels massive and incredibly powerfulโrobust and muscular, yet remarkably light. And is it something I should continue to visualize or imagine in this manner?โก๐๐ฅ
What you describe is a contact with the vital body. It is often felt like that. If it comes to awareness naturally it is fine.
How to stop worrying about the future Alok da?๐๐ฐ๐คข
By cultivating the triple faith, – faith in oneself, faith in destiny, faith in God. Even one of them is sufficient. If one doesn’t have
I want to know how to make a decision for continuing a certain kind of work ( which is not giving any result ) and letting it go โฆ or rather how to draw a fine line between perseverance and letting go ?ย Sometimes we feel that the Divine does not want us to carry it any longerโฆ Is it our mental perception?ย โ๏ธ๐ค๐
Outer results, success or failure are no indication of whether one should continue with a work or not. The indication should come from the inmost
When I observe the people here in the village and in my immediate surroundings, I feel that humanity is not yet ready. They exist in such a low state of consciousnessโspending their entire days preoccupied with the affairs of others, and even deriving pleasure from the suffering of others. Money alone remains the sole center of their existence. Witnessing this, I wonder: will even a cataclysm be enough to awaken them? ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฌ๐๏ธ
What you write about the general condition of humanity is very true. The Mother has foreseen and revealed what future might await this recalcitrant, often
I had a question about wish fulfilling temples in India. There are many temples in India famous for their capacity to fulfill wishes of their so called devotees for example Tirupati Balaji, Sai Baba of Shirdi, Lalbag Ganesh from Mumbai. Many rich and poor people visit these places and receive whatever they desire. But are these places even Divine in nature? ๐โฉ๏ธ๐ ๐
No God or gods can grant all wishes to each and everyone almost to the demand. Not only will this disturb the cosmic balance but
Many times in life we are at a crossroad where we need to take some important decisions in our life, and at that point we ask The Mother to guide us. In what way the guidance comes and how can we recognize it without mistaking something as a guidance which may not be coming from The Mother? How can we know what the Divine wants for us i.e. knowing the Divine will?๐ค๐งฉ๐ฒ๐ฃ๏ธ
The condition for receiving the Guidance without mixture from our preferences, opinions and hidden desires is inner Peace. It is only when the noise of
I am tempted to ask this question to You. What is Your opinion on Mahavatar Babaji? He has been present on this planet for such a long time, as per so many books and records of many Yogis.๐๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ โจ๐ฃ
Yes I am very much aware of Mahavatara Baba ji through Sri Paramhans Yoganand ji’s famous book ‘Aurobiography of a yogi’. There are number of
Which are the seven rivers mentioned in Vedas ? Are they 7 planes of consciousness or psychological states ? Please explain.๐๐๏ธ๐ฟ๐ณ
The seven rivers are named after the seven major rivers, sapta sindhu identified as Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Krishna, Kaveri, Godavari, and Brahmaputra. …
I am reading the book Spiritual life, Theory and Practice by M K Pandit. There is a question and answer as follows: The demonic forces have a role in God’s creation. Can you say that someone participating in a demonic sect is relevant?๐น๐๐
I am not sure what the writer meant. It is difficult to comment on the writings of someone else, especially if one has not read