A French writer commented that Sri Aurobindo was the only writer in the history of world literature who had started writing all of his five major works simultaneously and finished them within five years. His writings embraced a staggering breadth of subjects, from the meaning of the composition of the atom down to the subject of cruelty to animals. The Mother said that in his writings she saw intuition pouring down from above into his mind and saturating his thoughts and language. Their Influence on World Events: Sri Aurobindo and The Mother had their own unique experiences with world events throughout their lives. For example, when the British were in retreat at Dunkirk, trying to avoid the German bombardment, Sri Aurobindo through a power of consciousness is said to have helped put the famous fog over the water, hiding the retreating boats from the Germans. Also in the early 194os when the Nazis raced across Europe, The Mother made a visit to Hitler himself. He regularly saw a bright illumined being in front of him who directed his actions in the war. It was in fact the god that he had worshiped and followed. One time Mother came in the being's place, though looking the same, telling Hitler to move some of his army to a second front in Russia. Hitler obliged. It was this decision that was to prove to be perhaps the main course of his downfall in the war. "Mother's War": Sri Aurobindo called WWII "Mother's War" in that the Asuric [dark] forces working though the Nazis were trying to block the further progress of the spiritual Force on earth, which the Mother was the instrument of.
He Guides The Mother's Yoga: Mother was continually in touch with Sri Aurobindo after his passing. He continually spoke with her from the subtle plains giving her instructions and guiding her own development as she attempted to live a supramental life, including physically do the transformation to a supramental being. Mother discusses these interactions between the two throughout discussions with her disciple Satprem in The Agenda. All His Wishes Ultimately Fulfilled: Sri Aurobindo said that the world forces had always fulfilled his will, sooner or later... In 1956, Sri Aurobindo's work from the subtle plane bore fruit. During the meditation in the playground on February 29, 1956, The Mother saw Her subtle body enlarging to the size of the universe and becoming golden... The Mother says that since its advent in 1956, when the Force first descended into the earthly sphere, It has effectively determined the course of earthly events. For example, the diffusion of the Cuban crisis, as well as the simultaneous inexplicable withdrawal of the Chinese from the Indian border when invasion was immanent were the results of the workings of the Force*. Finally, The Mother said that children born after 1962 have greater receptivity to this supramental Force and power. *It is also believed that this Force later in the 1980s brought Gorbachev to power and influence that led to the dismantling the Soviet system, ending the Cold War and avoiding an immanent global nuclear war... August 15th: The Indian sage and seer Sri Aurobindo was born in India on August 15th, 1872. Though he took part in an extremist group to rid India of the scourge of English colonialism as a young man, he abandoned that pursuit early on for an inner life dedicated to the Spirit. He realized that if India was to be free, he needed to personally make the inner effort to bring it about. Centered in the deepest consciousness, he saw that India was free in the subtle plane, and then worked to make it reality in the material plane. After four decades of inner effort, his dream of Indian independence occurred in 1947. Actually it was on August 15th of that year, the same day as Sri Aurobindo's birth. Today the birth of the nation and its greatest spiritual sage are celebrated in tandem.
Sri Aurobindo also sought the wide emergence of Asia onto the world stage. For hundreds of years Asia remained relatively quiet, while Europe dominated much of the world. Then in the 1930s in the lead-up to WWII, Imperial Japan conquered one territory after another in pursuit of the resources it lacked. On August 15th, 1945 Japan surrendered, and the war in Asia was over. That also took place on Sri Aurobindo's birthday.
It has been said that Sri Aurobindo was the reincarnation of several renowned individuals, including Napoleon. Napoleon was born on August 15th, 1769, the same as his soul descendent, Sri Aurobindo. There are more connections, but I will resist describing them all, save one.
Sri Aurobindo's spiritual partner was Mira Alfassa, also known to her followers as “The Mother.” She was said to have been an incarnation of the Divine Mother, which in Indian metaphysics is essentially the intermediary being between the descending Spiritual Force and the earthly plane. In the West there is nothing quite the equivalent, although The Mother suggested that the worship of the Virgin -- i.e. Mary -- is based on the pagan belief in the Goddess, which is in essence the Divine Mother. In the West, the holiday known as the ‘Feast of the Assumption’ is celebrated in honor of Mary’s rising to heaven. It too occurred on August 15th, Sri Aurobindo’s birthday. It is significant because of his relationship to the Divine Mother.
Sri Aurobindo's influence on world events continues. He inwardly yearned for the emergence of Asia on the world stage, a movement that is now well under way. He also aspired for a prosperous India, which is also becoming a reality. Beyond that, Sri Aurobindo aspired that India rediscover her ancient spiritual past, but in a new form that would embrace life and include the evolutionary perceptions of modern existence. He believed that if India could have the multifaceted, dynamic experience of the Spirit, she could fulfill her role as Guru of the World. These developments would in turn be precursors of even greater changes -- including the unity of the nations of the world, and the spiritual transformation of humanity, ushering in a Divine life on earth. His Previous Incarnations: Sri Aurobindo was known in his Ashram as the rebirth of Napoleon. Napoleon's birthday was also August 15th (the date of India won her independence). In his previous births, it was believed he was Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Krishna and many other persons too. Someone asked Sri Aurobindo whether he had been Shakespeare as well, but could not elicit an answer.
Rabindranath Tagore came to see Sri Aurobindo. During his 24 year silence, Sri Aurobindo had broken the rule a few times to meet visitors. Tagore was one of them. He came and saw Sri Aurobindo resplendent with the supramental energy. Tagore wanted Europe to know of Sri Aurobindo's yoga and his work. Before he left he pronounced, "The word is with you."
God Seeks Man Since 1956: Since 1956 when the Force descended on earth, God seeking Man more than Man seeking God has become a greater reality. We see no God, we see only how prosperous we are. Prosperity is the God for the householder. The Force came down on earth in 1956 but began to act through the governments in 1967. From then onwards its action is more and more pronounced. Just now Man is surrounded by a plethora of social opportunities. Psychologically it is greater. (Karmayogi) Additional Articles About His Life and Vision- The Age of Sri Aurobindo – Mother's Yoga (MSS) - Word format, July 15, 2002 The Mothers Service Society is an organization dedicated to further extending the ideas of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, and applying them in the areas of personal growth, business development, social development, economics, education, literature, and science. Over the last few decades the Society has been actively engaged in world economic and social forums, presenting breakthrough ideas in various areas of social development, and has worked in tandem with the highest governmental officials throughout the world in applying their ideas to real world economic and social problems. Many of the ideas of the society have been used throughout Growth Online site, including topics related to the individual, business, society, science, education, the universe, spirituality, and others.
FURTHER READING: Additonal Thoughts on Sri Aurobindo
· To read an article that describes Sri Aurobindo's essential vision for the world, click here.
· To go to a site containing our interpretation of the key ideas of Sri Aurobindo, click here.
· To go to our main site New Insights into the Life and Teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, click here.
· To read an overview of the life of The Mother, click here.
He Guides The Mother's Yoga: Mother was continually in touch with Sri Aurobindo after his passing. He continually spoke with her from the subtle plains giving her instructions and guiding her own development as she attempted to live a supramental life, including physically do the transformation to a supramental being. Mother discusses these interactions between the two throughout discussions with her disciple Satprem in The Agenda. All His Wishes Ultimately Fulfilled: Sri Aurobindo said that the world forces had always fulfilled his will, sooner or later... In 1956, Sri Aurobindo's work from the subtle plane bore fruit. During the meditation in the playground on February 29, 1956, The Mother saw Her subtle body enlarging to the size of the universe and becoming golden... The Mother says that since its advent in 1956, when the Force first descended into the earthly sphere, It has effectively determined the course of earthly events. For example, the diffusion of the Cuban crisis, as well as the simultaneous inexplicable withdrawal of the Chinese from the Indian border when invasion was immanent were the results of the workings of the Force*. Finally, The Mother said that children born after 1962 have greater receptivity to this supramental Force and power. *It is also believed that this Force later in the 1980s brought Gorbachev to power and influence that led to the dismantling the Soviet system, ending the Cold War and avoiding an immanent global nuclear war... August 15th: The Indian sage and seer Sri Aurobindo was born in India on August 15th, 1872. Though he took part in an extremist group to rid India of the scourge of English colonialism as a young man, he abandoned that pursuit early on for an inner life dedicated to the Spirit. He realized that if India was to be free, he needed to personally make the inner effort to bring it about. Centered in the deepest consciousness, he saw that India was free in the subtle plane, and then worked to make it reality in the material plane. After four decades of inner effort, his dream of Indian independence occurred in 1947. Actually it was on August 15th of that year, the same day as Sri Aurobindo's birth. Today the birth of the nation and its greatest spiritual sage are celebrated in tandem.
Sri Aurobindo also sought the wide emergence of Asia onto the world stage. For hundreds of years Asia remained relatively quiet, while Europe dominated much of the world. Then in the 1930s in the lead-up to WWII, Imperial Japan conquered one territory after another in pursuit of the resources it lacked. On August 15th, 1945 Japan surrendered, and the war in Asia was over. That also took place on Sri Aurobindo's birthday.
It has been said that Sri Aurobindo was the reincarnation of several renowned individuals, including Napoleon. Napoleon was born on August 15th, 1769, the same as his soul descendent, Sri Aurobindo. There are more connections, but I will resist describing them all, save one.
Sri Aurobindo's spiritual partner was Mira Alfassa, also known to her followers as “The Mother.” She was said to have been an incarnation of the Divine Mother, which in Indian metaphysics is essentially the intermediary being between the descending Spiritual Force and the earthly plane. In the West there is nothing quite the equivalent, although The Mother suggested that the worship of the Virgin -- i.e. Mary -- is based on the pagan belief in the Goddess, which is in essence the Divine Mother. In the West, the holiday known as the ‘Feast of the Assumption’ is celebrated in honor of Mary’s rising to heaven. It too occurred on August 15th, Sri Aurobindo’s birthday. It is significant because of his relationship to the Divine Mother.
Sri Aurobindo's influence on world events continues. He inwardly yearned for the emergence of Asia on the world stage, a movement that is now well under way. He also aspired for a prosperous India, which is also becoming a reality. Beyond that, Sri Aurobindo aspired that India rediscover her ancient spiritual past, but in a new form that would embrace life and include the evolutionary perceptions of modern existence. He believed that if India could have the multifaceted, dynamic experience of the Spirit, she could fulfill her role as Guru of the World. These developments would in turn be precursors of even greater changes -- including the unity of the nations of the world, and the spiritual transformation of humanity, ushering in a Divine life on earth. His Previous Incarnations: Sri Aurobindo was known in his Ashram as the rebirth of Napoleon. Napoleon's birthday was also August 15th (the date of India won her independence). In his previous births, it was believed he was Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Krishna and many other persons too. Someone asked Sri Aurobindo whether he had been Shakespeare as well, but could not elicit an answer.
Rabindranath Tagore came to see Sri Aurobindo. During his 24 year silence, Sri Aurobindo had broken the rule a few times to meet visitors. Tagore was one of them. He came and saw Sri Aurobindo resplendent with the supramental energy. Tagore wanted Europe to know of Sri Aurobindo's yoga and his work. Before he left he pronounced, "The word is with you."
God Seeks Man Since 1956: Since 1956 when the Force descended on earth, God seeking Man more than Man seeking God has become a greater reality. We see no God, we see only how prosperous we are. Prosperity is the God for the householder. The Force came down on earth in 1956 but began to act through the governments in 1967. From then onwards its action is more and more pronounced. Just now Man is surrounded by a plethora of social opportunities. Psychologically it is greater. (Karmayogi) Additional Articles About His Life and Vision- The Age of Sri Aurobindo – Mother's Yoga (MSS) - Word format, July 15, 2002 The Mothers Service Society is an organization dedicated to further extending the ideas of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, and applying them in the areas of personal growth, business development, social development, economics, education, literature, and science. Over the last few decades the Society has been actively engaged in world economic and social forums, presenting breakthrough ideas in various areas of social development, and has worked in tandem with the highest governmental officials throughout the world in applying their ideas to real world economic and social problems. Many of the ideas of the society have been used throughout Growth Online site, including topics related to the individual, business, society, science, education, the universe, spirituality, and others.
FURTHER READING: Additonal Thoughts on Sri Aurobindo
· To read an article that describes Sri Aurobindo's essential vision for the world, click here.
· To go to a site containing our interpretation of the key ideas of Sri Aurobindo, click here.
· To go to our main site New Insights into the Life and Teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, click here.
· To read an overview of the life of The Mother, click here.
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