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Spiritual Harmony — Sri Aurobindo

The inner loneliness can only be cured by the inner experience of union with the Divine; no human association can fill the void. In the same way, for the spiritual life the harmony with others must be founded not on … Continue reading →

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Indispensable Qualities — Sri Aurobindo

It goes without saying that the qualities you speak of are helpful in the approach to the spiritual path, while the defects you enumerate are each a serious stumbling-block in the way. Sincerity especially is indispensable to the spiritual endeavour, … Continue reading →

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Many Are Called, Few Chosen…

What occult secret? It is a fact always known to all Yogis and occultists since the beginning of time, in Europe and Africa as in India, that wherever Yoga or Yajna is done, there the hostile forces gather together to … Continue reading →

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Our Master, Sri Aurobindo

To Thee who hast been the material envelope of our Master, to Thee our infinite gratitude. Before Thee who hast done so much for us, who hast worked, struggled, suffered, hoped, endured so much, before Thee who hast willed all, … Continue reading →

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The Divine Will — Mother

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Love for the Divine — Mother

Each and every one, when he turns to the Divine, demands that He should do for him exactly what he asks. Whereas the Divine does for each one what is best for him from all points of view. But man, … Continue reading →

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Treat Difficulties as Opportunities — Sri Aurobindo

Why get excited over these small things or let them disturb you? If you remain quiet, things will go much better and, if there is any difficulty, you are more likely to find out a way in a quiet mind … Continue reading →

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To Thee Our Infinite Gratitude — Mother

To Thee who hast been the material envelope of our Master, to Thee our infinite gratitude. Before Thee who hast done so much for us, who hast worked, struggled, suffered, hoped, endured so much, before Thee who hast willed all, … Continue reading →

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One Thing That is Essential — Sri Aurobindo

In an article Krishnaprem says that meditation can’t be fruitful for those who have not achieved a high degree of inner development and purification. I do not know what Krishnaprem said or in which article, I do not have it … Continue reading →

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Receptivity Occurs in Proportion to Expenditure — Mother

Let us never confuse disinterestedness, which is one of the conditions of true charity, with a lack of concern that springs from idle thoughtlessness. Let us learn therefore to make judicious use of what we may have or earn while … Continue reading →

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