Yes, it is the first important step among many firsts. It is to watch one’s thoughts and feelings, will and impulses without judging them. Next
Both Sri Aurobindo and The Mother were independently conscious of the work and the mission of establishing the Divine Consciousness here upon earth. They knew
‘Existence is not merely a machinery of Nature, a wheel of law in which the soul is entangled for a moment or for ages; it
Those who have undertaken the Yoga of Sri Aurobindo are supposed to set an example to the world that material life are not incompatible with
There are some good short compilations from the writings that work best. It will depend upon the kind of interest that the children have. A
Yes. That is quite a pertinent observation. But first we must understand that his remarks are not about Shankara and Buddha as a person, –
The vital is full of unruly instincts, desires and impulses. It must first be brought under the control of the mind and reason. It must
The comparison is incorrect because in all these places that you mention there have also been disciples, even prominent ones such as TV Kapalishastri from
One could answer this question in different ways. But first we need to draw a distinction between a sattwic, selfless, honest person and a spiritual
It is a vast subject that cannot be answered in a letter especially since you have asked for reference. I would therefore recommend that you