"Living Within" explores how Western psychotherapy has benefited from Eastern traditions, highlighting the additional practical and theoretical insights that can enhance personal growth. The book emphasizes the rich knowledge available for further exploration in the realm of mental well-being.
This book contains The Mother by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother's spoken comments on passages from that book, made during her evening classes at the Ashram Playground. The first set of comments were given in 1951 and the second in 1954. From the publisher's note, These comments do not form a systematic commentary on Sri Aurobindo's work, but are rather explanations of certain passages, phrases and words. The Mother usually began the class by reading out a passage from the book, then commented on it or invited questions from those gathered around her.
Exploring the nature of inner powers, this book reveals both the abilities we unconsciously utilize and the latent potential waiting to be developed. It appeals to a wide audience, including those interested in personal growth and spiritual exploration, offering insights that encourage readers to tap into their inherent strengths.
Exploring spiritual growth, this collection features inspiring selections from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, focusing on the emergence of a new consciousness that transcends the mind. It emphasizes the transformative journey towards a New World, highlighting the significance of this evolving awareness in contemporary life.
Understanding the complex nature of our psychological being is essential for personal growth and change. The book explores how we are made up of various "parts" or "planes" of action that interact and influence one another. By recognizing these components, readers can differentiate between mental ideas, emotional movements, and physical structures, leading to a clearer insight into their psychological efforts. This deeper awareness helps alleviate feelings of failure, shame, and guilt that often accompany attempts to change one's nature.
As a key text in the Pali Canon of Buddhism, the Dhammapada offers profound insights into Buddhist teachings and ethics. Accompanied by commentaries from The Mother, each chapter is enriched with interpretations that enhance understanding and application of its principles. This combination provides readers with both the original wisdom and contemporary reflections, making it a valuable resource for spiritual growth and exploration.
The narrative follows Mirra Alfassa, who, from a young age, envisioned herself as a comforting figure over Paris. Her artistic journey leads her to the French Impressionists, but her life transforms when she settles in India with Sri Aurobindo, becoming the Mother. She profoundly impacts education, inspiring many to realize their divine potential, and at ninety, she initiates Auroville, an international city. The book highlights her legacy of beauty, harmony, and her enduring message of Peace, Unity, Hope, and Joy, particularly for the Arabic Consciousness.
During her evening classes held in the Ashram Playground in 1954, the Mother commented on Elements of Yoga, a collection of Sri Aurobindo's replies to basic questions on yoga raised by a disciple. Responding to questions from the class, she discussed most of that book's central ideas, elaborating on the meaning and practice of such elements as aspiration, surrender, faith, sincerity, the psychic opening, and transformation.
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