Category Archives: Life

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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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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Divine Consciousness — Mother

Think only of the DivineLive only for the DivineAspire only to the DivineLove only the DivineWork only for the Divine. Relationship with the Divine, Vol 20, CWM, The Mother.

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Becoming Fit for The Yoga — Sri Aurobindo

If you want to change, you must first resolutely get rid of the defects of your vital being, persevering steadily, however difficult it may be or however long it may take, calling in always the divine help and compelling yourself … Continue reading →

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The Thinking Mind and the Vital Mind — Sri Aurobindo

The thinking mind does not lead men, does not influence them the most—it is the vital propensities and the vital mind that predominate. The thinking mind with most men is, in matters of life, only an instrument of the vital. … Continue reading →

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The Object of Our Yoga — Sri Aurobindo

The object of our Yoga is self-perfection, not self-annulment. There are two paths set for the feet of the Yogin, withdrawal from the universe and perfection in the Universe; the first comes by asceticism, the second is effected by tapasya; … Continue reading →

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The Poise Ego Needs for New Life — Sri Aurobindo

The practical values given us by our senses and by the dualistic sense-mind must hold good in their field and be accepted as the standard for ordinary life-experience until a larger harmony is ready into which they can enter and … Continue reading →

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On Marriage — The Mother

To unite your physical lives, your material interests, to become partners in order to face together the difficulties and successes, the defeats and victories of life—that is the very foundation of marriage, but you already know that it is not … Continue reading →

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The Science of Living Part II — Mother

Read Part I by clicking the link. All this can be realised by means of a fourfold discipline, the general outline of which is given here. The four aspects of the discipline do not exclude each other, and can be … Continue reading →

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The Science of Living Part I — Mother

An aimless life is always a miserable life. Every one of you should have an aim. But do not forget that on the quality of your aim will depend the quality of your life. Your aim should be high and … Continue reading →

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