That within us which seeks to know and to progress is not the mind but something behind it which makes use of it.
SRI AUROBINDONot only a truer knowledge, but a greater power comes to one in the quietude and silence of a mind that, instead of bubbling on the surface, can go to its own depths and listen.
More Sri Aurobindo Quotes
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That which we call the Hindu religion is really the Eternal religion because it embraces all others.
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Rather hang thyself than belong to the horde of successful imitators.
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Not in the state of unconsciousness, but in full awareness when the higher Power will descend into and direct us, then only the yogic life will begin.
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The supreme end is the freedom of the spirit.
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Remember that you are at an exceptional hour in a unique epoch, that you have this great happiness, this invaluable privilege, of being present at the birth of a new world.
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Ourselves within us lethal forces nurse; We make of our own enemies our guests.
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An active mind needs an outlet. If it stops by itself from within, well and good; otherwise one should not try to stop this by force.
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Genius discovers a system; average talent stereotypes it till it is shattered by fresh genius.
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One mighty deed can change the course of things; a lonely thought becomes omnipotent.
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Trust the divine power, and she will free the godlike elements in you and shape all into an expression of divine nature.
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Watch the too indignantly righteous. Before long you will find them committing or condoning the very offence which they have so fiercely censured.
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The most vital issue of the age is whether the future progress of humanity is to be governed by the modern economic and materialistic mind of the West or by a nobler pragmatism guided, uplifted and enlightened by spiritual culture and knowledge.
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When we have passed beyond knowings, then we shall have Knowledge.
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Love is the keynote, Joy is the music, Knowledge is the performer, the Infinite All is the composer and audience.
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Knowledge gropes but meets not Wisdom’s face.
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