The supreme end is the freedom of the spirit.
SRI AUROBINDOThe supreme end is the freedom of the spirit.
SRI AUROBINDOThat within us which seeks to know and to progress is not the mind but something behind it which makes use of it.
SRI AUROBINDOMan in the world’s life works out the dreams of God.
SRI AUROBINDOBy your stumbling, the world is perfected.
SRI AUROBINDOThe all-embracing vast being which is there behind the play of the universe and with which you will have to identify yourself – for this is your true self.
SRI AUROBINDOYou have however within you an inclination towards completeness.
SRI AUROBINDOA quiet mind does not mean that there will be no thoughts or mental movements at all, but that these will be on the surface, and you will feel your true being within, separate from them, observing but not carried away.
SRI AUROBINDOLove is the keynote, Joy is the music, Knowledge is the performer, the Infinite All is the composer and audience.
SRI AUROBINDOThe subliminal mind receives and remembers all those touches that delight the soul. Our soul takes joy in this right touching by the Essence of all experience.
SRI AUROBINDOWe are sons of God And must be even as he.
SRI AUROBINDOThe principle of Yoga is the turning of one or of all powers of our human existence into a means of reaching divine Being.
SRI AUROBINDOThere is a knowledge in the heart of sleep.
SRI AUROBINDOLive within; be not shaken by outward happenings.
SRI AUROBINDOSit in meditation ! But do not think ! Look only at your mind ! You will see thoughts coming into it ! Before they can enter, throw these away from your mind till your mind is capable of entire silence.
SRI AUROBINDODetachment is the beginning of mastery.
SRI AUROBINDOThe yogin becomes aware in part of the action of the supramental power organizing the lower vehicle (ādhāra). A part of it remains behind the veil and prepares itself.
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