Category Archives: Integral Yoga
Synthesis of Yoga Pt. 1 Ch. 2
In this chapter, Self-Consecration, Sri Aurobindo begins by stating that all yoga is a birth out of the ordinary into a higher spiritual consciousness. According to the nature of the man a call comes for an inward change, which must be followed by a decision of the mind and will to a complete and effective self-consecration.
Who embarks on the path of Integral Yoga comes face to face with the complexity of his own being; he must go deep within himself, learn the secret stuff of his nature and create in it all a divine centre, a true harmony and luminous order....
This reading is from page 69 through page 78, the first half of the chapter. It will be concluded next week, ending with the assurance that a greater leading not personal to ourselves, is within and behind us.
Synthesis of Yoga Intro Ch. 5
This reading completes Chapter 5 of the Introduction, ending on page 50..
Sri Auroboindo states that this Integral Yoga is no easy sadhana; it requires a colossal faith, an absolute courage and an unflinching patience. He assures us though, that although this path is at once the most difficult imaginable, it is yet, in comparison with the magnitude of its effort and object, the most easy and the most sure of all.
The next reading commences with Part I: The Yoga of Divine Works, Chapter I, The Four Aids on page 53.
Threefold Life: Synthesis of Yoga
This recording presents the final 5 pages of Chapter III: The Threefold Life, ending on page 30.
".....We have to recognise once more that the individual exists not in himself alone, but in the collectivity, and that individual perfection and liberation are not the whole sense of God's intention in the world. The free use of our liberty includes also the liberation of others, and of mankind....."
the time is…NOW!
On Sunday afternoon, many gathered in peace and good will to support the Landing of Auroville. Many people from Auroville International came to lend their participation to this project which has caught the hearts of those who want Auroville to grow according to the Mother's dream. The participants heard brief presentations from the key persons who are involved in the joint action to raise funds for securing the land of Auroville - A4A, Green Acres, LFAU, Land Board. Watching short films and documentaries, most of which were made for this purpose, the viewers were taken back in time to reflect, and to refocus on this essential task which, in today's reality clearly shows every interested person that missing plots of land in Master Plan need to be secured. Numerous art works were on display, contributed by many supporting Auroville Artists and well-wishers from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. A silent art auction was in progress. The profits will go towards the purchase of auroville land. Will You help? The Time Is NOW!
videos on Auroville's land:
Early Days Land Pioneers: https//vimeo.com/154614571
Irumbai, A Bridge between the Past & the Future:https://vimeo.com/154672005
Landing Auroville:https://vimeo.com/143531655
Un Corps de Terre pour Auroville:https//vimeo.com/145342173
Artistswishing to contribute art work: Phone: 97877 97814
Donations via FS #100 or Unity Fund #240001
Specifying A4A (City), ˜GreenAcres" (Greenbelt), or Land General
AN EXCERPT FROM AUROVILLE'S NEWS AND NOTES, Written by Jasmin So far a total of 70 art works have been generously donated by 25 artists - paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Thank you, Auroville artists!! Already before Sunday’s Landing Auroville event, it became clear that with the number and quality of the works donated, it would be necessary to allow more viewing time and to open the auction to a wider public, therefore we would launch the initiative and start taking bids, but not conclude any sales on that day. The art works were beautifully displayed at the Unity Pavilion during Sunday’s event. By the end of the evening, offers (and in some instances, counter-offers) were received for 8 works totalling over 1 lakh rupees. The photographing and cataloguing all the pieces is in process, as is preparing a site for online viewing and sales / auction. The Unity Pavilion has kindly offered to keep the larger paintings, as well as sculptures and ceramics on exhibition. Options are presently being explored to make the entire body of work accessible as a single exhibition. We will keep you updated as Arts for Land unfolds its wings! Any suggestions or offers for collaboration are most welcome! Contact: LFAU or [email protected] (tel. 97877 97814).Synthesis of Yoga Part 1 Ch. 1
This reading commences with the first half of Part 1: The Yoga of Divine Works, Chapter 1: The Four Aids. on page 53.
The four aids, or four great instruments are first, knowledge of truths. Next the persistent force of our personal effort. Thirdly, the influence of the Teacher and lastly, the instrumentality of Time; in all things there is a cycle of their action and a period of the divine movement.
Next week the second half of this chapter, page 61, to completion.
Synthesis of Yoga Chapter V
This is the first half of Chapter V, The System of the Systems on page 41. The second half will appear next, thus completing the Introduction.
It may appear that a synthesis of all yogas would result in an integral yoga. Sri Aurobindo explains that an undiscriminating combination of the various yogas would not be a synthesis, but a confusion.
He further elucidates on Tantric Yoga, a yoga apart, not a synthesis of other schools.
In the final half of this chapter, that God dwells concealed in humanity, is made clear. And we are reminded of the Idea in the Gita, "whatever is a man's faith or the sure Idea in him, that he becomes.".
Synthesis of Yoga Chapter III
Here is the first half of Chapter III The Threefold Life, page 20 - 25. In this chapter Sri Aurobindo reiterates that Spirit is the crown of universal existence; Matter is its basis; Mind is the link between the two. Spirit is that which is eternal; Mind and Matter are its workings. Spirit, concealed, has to be revealed; mind and body are the means by which is seeks to reveal itself.
The second portion of this chapter will follow next week, to the end of the chapter.
Synthesis of Yoga: 4 Aids con't.
This reading completes Part One The Yoga of Divine Works, Chapter One The Four Aids.
At the beginning of this chapter the four aids were given as the knowledge of the truths, patient persistent action known through that knowledge, the example and influence of the Guru and finally the instrumentality of Time.
Sri Aurobindo admits it is difficult for man to believe in something unseen within himself; the spiritual progress of most human beings demands a human representative, an object of faith outside ourselves; we are assured that, for according to the need of the human soul, the Divine manifests himself as deity, as human divine or in simple humanity.
In this concluding half of the chapter, Sri Aurobindo points out yet again that to see, know, become and fulfill this One in our inner selves, as well as in all our outer nature, was always the secret goal and the conscious purpose of our embodied existence.
Synthesis of Yoga
This recording is the second and final half of Chapter 4, the Systems of Yoga, page 36 through 40. In the integral view of things the paths of Bhakta Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga are one; Divine Love leads to a path of Knowledge, thus becoming a path of Works. Sri Aurobindo examines and explains each path separately, concluding that it is in this triple path that we come finally to absolute knowledge, love and service to the One, the One in all beings.
A4A Phase 3
After tow successful years of fundraising Acres for Auroville (A4A) yesterday, 15th of August Auroville Interantional along with Auroivlle's "Lands for Auroville Unified" launched third phase of the campaign.
Present was honourable Secretary of the Auroville Foundation Thiru Mohan Verghese Chunkath, as chief guest , along with Alan representing senior Aurovilians,and Inge the youth. Those three "cut the ribbon: to launch third, and expanded phase of the "Acres for Auroville".
Skype conversation with Mandkaini , who greeted all present, followed by short presentations of other active members of A4A - Aryadeep, Sigrid and Jasmin.