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.
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.
I am finding myself quite confused about the exact mechanics of “surrender” and “offering.” Could you please guide me on the following practical difficulties I am facing?🙏🙇🤲🪷[…]
Be a witness. Stand behind the thoughts and observe.
Later see which ones are aligned to your aspiration and which ones are not….
Sin is the Impurity, here is my take on it: Raw gold is pulled from the earth mixed with dross, dirt, and other metals. These “sins” make the gold dull and brittle.🪨✨⛏️🟡[…]
Very well described. The dirt etc that cover the gold are the accretions of ignorance that cover, divert and deflect our true nature. This deviation
‘The progress in sadhana comes from the rectification of the inner and outer attitude, not from the nature of the work one does—any work, even the most humble, can lead to the Divine if it is done with the right attitude.’ -THE MOTHER. So how is the true way of having this truest or right inner attitude and outer attitude and rectification?? Example while being at home with children, cooking, doing chores… please describe!⛰️🌊🎯🧭
The first and most important, in fact the most powerful indispensable step is nishkaam karma. It means to do whatever work has fallen to our
I have noticed that when I chant ‘Mother Mother Mother Mother’, a form of anxiety arises in me, like a great tension and a more serious Divine Force. But when I chant ‘Maa Maa Maa Maa Maa’, I feel calmer and more centred. Is this something similar to what is described in the Bhagavad Gita in chapter 11, when Arjuna sees Sri Krishna in the Supreme Universal Form, vs Sri Krishna normally seen by Arjuna in a friendly, loving manner.🫨🌀😰🌹
Each one has a personal way of connecting. But Maa is certainly better, easier, even phonetically simpler. Mother reminds of someone or something superior with
How do we reconcile the Gita’s teaching to surrender the results of action without obsessing over Paap and Punya with the Jain emphasis on sin, guilt, and atonement, and what are Lord Shiva’s (Mahadev) unique teachings that made him so beloved even by the Asuras? 🔱🐍🌙🐂⚖️
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? 🚫🙅🛑🏠💔🙏🏻✨
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? 🪈🦚🐄💙🕉️🌑
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.✨🌈💓♾️
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. Sometimes it really becomes a a riddle to guess what NOUN he is referring to by that particular PRONOUN.🔥📜🪷🕊️
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?🌌👁️🗨️♾️⚛️
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 , isn’t it better to avoid complexities in life , as they for sure gonna create confusion, thus leading to delay in reaching the destination?🧶🌲🌋
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?🏠🛋️🛤️
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 disciplined life practicing sadana at home without wandering unless it’s extremely essential or🧘🕯️🌿🌳
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 body—which is rather slender—I perceive the presence of another body. This other body feels massive and incredibly powerful—robust and muscular, yet remarkably light. And is it something I should continue to visualize or imagine in this manner?⚡🔋🔥
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?😟😰🤢
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 … or rather how to draw a fine line between perseverance and letting go ? Sometimes we feel that the Divine does not want us to carry it any longer… Is it our mental perception? ⚖️🤔🔎
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 consciousness—spending 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? 👯👪💬🏘️
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? 🛕⛩️🌠🍀
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