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- From the Oneness of Unconsciousness to the Oneness of Consciousness: the Impulsion of the Divine Consciousness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2023 from santosh krinskySri Aurobindo cites the Vedic Rishi of Mandala X, Canto 129, verses 1-5 at the beginning of Chapter 25 of The Life Divine, titled The Knot of Matter: “Then existence was not nor non-existence, the mid-world was not nor the Ether nor what is beyond. What covered all? where was it? in whose ...
Views: 344 - Fuel Your Passion - Embrace Your Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2016 from Kieran RevellWhen we stand resolutely in support of others, we give optimism, passion and purpose to our own path to abundance Every day, in so many parts of this wonderful world in which we live, there are people who embrace their purpose. They are living fulfilling lives through doing what makes them ...
Views: 2312 - Gaining Access to the Subliminal Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2023 from santosh krinskyIt is one thing to gain an intellectual understanding of the concept of the subliminal consciousness. However, this does not provide a real experience of nor true knowledge about the action, influence and impact of the subliminal consciousness on our lives. The question then arises, whether and ...
Views: 368 - Gaining an Unbiased Perspective in Judging One’s Own Actions and the Actions of Others - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2025 from santosh krinskyIt is much easier to spot faults in others than in oneself. The New Testament of the Bible relates a parable directly on point: “And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of ...
Views: 108 - Gaining an Understanding of the Nature of the Subliminal Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2023 from santosh krinskyWestern psychology is in its infancy as a science. It is, as is all mental knowledge, a form of ignorance, seeking and grasping for knowledge, while not actually able to see the entire picture nor understand the complexity of all the elements that go into human psychology. Thus, Freud gained a ...
Views: 372 - Gaining Control Over and Mastery of One’s Mind and Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2025 from santosh krinskyAs each stage of the evolution of consciousness develops, it brings a greater power of knowledge and action than the prior stage. Inevitably, there is an impact on those prior stages. Life effectuated changes in Matter. Mind effectuates changes in Life and Matter. Although the power is not ...
Views: 106 - Gaining Mastery Over the Action of the Mechanical Mind - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2023 from santosh krinskyThe mechanical mind encompasses some of the most basic, most rudimentary activities of the mind. It lies below the faculties of higher logical reasoning, and forms a foundation for the most simple and automatic mental processes. It is like the core computer language upon which all kinds of ...
Views: 378 - Gaining Mental Understanding Through Quieting and Widening the Mental Consciousness - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2022 from santosh krinskyMany people, over the years, have told me that reading Sri Aurobindo’s writings is difficult due to the complexity and wideness of the concepts he presents. I have heard, or experienced, similar issues reading Kant, Leibnitz, Kierkegaard, Sartre, Joyce and others. For those engaged in technical ...
Views: 493 - Gaining Perspective On Our Desires and Focus Within the Grand Canvas of Time and Space - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2025 from santosh krinskyWe spend most of our lives fixated on the external life we are living, including our internal reactions to that life, such as our feelings, desires, sense impressions, thoughts, ideas, motivations and physical comforts and discomforts (among other things). We focus on earning our livelihood, ...
Views: 153 - Gaining the Standpoint of the Observer of the Nature - by Submitted on May 26, 2022 from santosh krinskyAn important step in the practice of yoga is to attain true detachment from the surface nature through the shifting of the standpoint from the surface to the ‘witness consciousness’, the Purusha. The separation of Purusha from Prakriti, the active nature, is needed in order to effectuate change ...
Views: 503 - Gaining the Support of the Vital Being for the Sadhana Through the Joy of Creative Activity - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2022 from santosh krinskyOne of the issues that every spiritual seeker eventually faces is what to do about the vital nature. The vital being is an essential element of life on earth. Normally however it is distracted with its needs and desires, the seeking for pleasure and enjoyment, the avoidance of pain and ...
Views: 488 - General Limitations and Options for Methods and Applications for Spiritual Development - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2023 from santosh krinskyIn any technical field, there are both a general statement of goals and principles, as well as specific steps that should be applied to achieve those results. In many endeavours, particularly those involved in dealing with the physical world and the science that operates in that world, the ...
Views: 483 - Get Inspired - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Gail Lynne GoodwinFor many in the Western world, our day starts with the annoying sound of the alarm clock and we wake feeling like we’re already chasing the day. Our conscious mind jumps right into our “to do” list, and before our feet hit the floor, we’re already stressed. InspireMeToday.com was born because ...
Views: 1882 - Getting in Touch with the Inner, Subliminal Mind, Life and Physical Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2023 from santosh krinskyIn his epic poem Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol, Sri Aurobindo describes the experience of the awareness moving inwards away from the surface consciousness fixated on external perceptions. “In moments when the inner lamps are lit And the life’s cherished guests are left outside, Our spirit sits ...
Views: 367 - Getting The Love You Want Is Easy: Love Yourself First - by Submitted on May 31, 2021 from Eric DesuzaYearning for someone to come and fill your life with joy and love? What if I told you that loving yourself is the beginning of discovering your right partner? Self-care messages are so rampant across the internet that even personal branding coaches use this as a major strategy to make their ...
Views: 723 - Ghosts, Vital Formations and the After Death Experience - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2026 from santosh krinskyThe Taittiriya Upanishad describes the process of departure of the soul from an embodiment in the world: “The Spirit who is here in a man and the Spirit who is there in the Sun, it is one Spirit and there is no other. He who knoweth this, when he hath gone away from this world, passeth to this ...
Views: 29 - Glimpses and Experiences of the Inner Being, and the Shift of the Consciousness from the Outer to the Inner - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2022 from santosh krinskyIf we focus on the experience of our normal, daily lives, we will find that it can be characterised by a specific feeling or quality that we know as our usual experience. While each individual may have a different characterisation of this experience, some happy, some sad, some joyful, some ...
Views: 666 - Gnostic Consciousness Resolves the Contradictions of Mental Consciousness - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2024 from santosh krinskyWe face, in every sphere of human endeavor, a conflict of competing ideas or directions. If we look closely we can see an element of truth in each side, but can also recognise that as long as we are bound by the mind’s limitations and its desire to reduce everything to “either-or”, we cannot ...
Views: 334 - Gnostic Consciousness Resolves the Contradictions of Mental Consciousness - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2024 from santosh krinskyWe face, in every sphere of human endeavor, a conflict of competing ideas or directions. If we look closely we can see an element of truth in each side, but can also recognise that as long as we are bound by the mind’s limitations and its desire to reduce everything to “either-or”, we cannot ...
Views: 328 - Gnostic Consciousness Transcends Rigid Mental Rules for Living - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2024 from santosh krinskyAs long as we remain fixed in the mental framework, we tend to create judgments and rules for everything we do that are founded on the limited and fragmented understanding that the mental power possesses. The advent of a new wider, more expansive, more unifying and comprehensive consciousness ...
Views: 364 - GOD and Science: Does Science Exclude God or Does God Include Science? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Jerry PollockSummary: In a recent symposium in New York City, scientists who both believed and disbelieved in God discussed the problematic issue of science and religion. Opponents of a Supreme Being involved in creating our universe framed their arguments around their beliefs that centuries of ...
Views: 2400 - God Can You Hear Me? - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanSome of us have had this conversation with God wondering if He/She is listening. Maybe you call on your Creator because you simply want to express your thankfulness and gratitude for the blessings in your lives; but more often than not, you find yourself in some sort of predicament or difficulty ...
Views: 1649 - Good schools in Noida - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2020 from Saurabh GuptaSapphire International School is one of the best Good schools in Noida good educational school in noida confidence, and success should be planted in the early years of childhood so as to ensure that it all takes shape as our children grow up. We, at Convent school in Noida, believe that ...
Views: 707 - Gossip and Criticism - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Kelli WilsonPssst. Hey, did you hear about so and so? Yeah, can you believe it? She is so disgusting. He is such an ass. What a jerk. She is such a slut. He is just a drunk. While I have had my share of conversations with these terms in them it makes me very uncomfortable to write them and see ...
Views: 1265 - Greens, Glorious Greens! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Ann WhiteGreen is the color of nature. It symbolizes life force energy. It is also one of the best prescriptions for improving our health and our diet. That’s right, it’s that easy: eat more green foods. Green is also the color of money. By Going Green you will save money not only on your ...
Views: 980 - Growing Outside of the Box - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Teri GoetzContinually focusing on what isn't only gives more power to it. The universe doesn't really have an opinion about what you want or don't want. It just listens to you. So, if you are telling the universe that the status quo is okay with you, it will listen. The universe doesn't pick and choose ...
Views: 2170 - Growing Within: the Psychology of Inner Development: Summary and Conclusions - by Submitted on May 27, 2023 from santosh krinskyHumanity is facing an existential crisis. Scientists report that changes brought about by human civilisation have created the conditions that are causing what is now being called the sixth planetary die-off of species. The land, water and air are all being polluted. Toxic chemicals are poisoning ...
Views: 418 - Guarding One’s Faith - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2022 from santosh krinskyFaith, as described by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, is not a dogmatic acceptance of a system of ideas or ‘articles of faith’; rather, it is a form of knowledge that arises from deeper within, from the soul and its connection with the universe, which provides a certainty that goes beyond the ...
Views: 629 - Guidance for Ziyarat During Umrah and Hajj - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2018 from saad sheikhThe Ummah of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) performs the holy worship, Umrah throughout the year. The Muslims can enlighten with this religious and divine power of Allah nearly any time. You can avail the Umrah packages at reasonable costs throughout the United Kingdom like Islamic Travel, Umrah ...
Views: 1796 - Gur Pani (Jaggery water) was the favorite mashroob of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Ramadan - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2022 from Marghoob Bin SafdarThe mashroob (juice) of jaggery was the most favorite water of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as compared to others. The Messenger of Allah (SWT) mostly discontinued the Fast with jaggery mashroob. Because this normalizes the temperature of the body particularly in extreme driest form. Since Fasting in ...
Views: 1426 - Habits - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2023 from santosh krinskyMuch of the activity in our lives is governed by the force of habits, whether ingrained in the genetic and species memory as ‘instinctive’ behavior, or built into the structure and function of the anatomy and physiology of our bodies, or developed through various forms of conditioning of our ...
Views: 390 - Habits, Cravings, Addictions and the Subconscient - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2022 from santosh krinskyOne of the big issues that all people face is dealing with cravings, habits and addictions and their effects in their lives. The mechanism at work here is not based on conscious decision-making, but on impulses, feelings and pulls that occur subconsciously, whether in the mind, the vital being, ...
Views: 617 - Habits, Human Life and Achieving Individuality … and Beyond - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2022 from santosh krinskyAs the seeker begins to examine his life, he quickly finds that virtually all his thoughts, emotions, feelings and actions are based on habitual patterns, either ingrained in the human encoding as a species, or developed through socialisation in a society or civilisation, through family ...
Views: 542 - Habitual Responses and the Process of Auto-Suggestion Arising from the Action of the Subconscious Level - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2024 from santosh krinskyThere is a complex interaction between the external mind-life-body complex and the subconscious level of our existence. As we experience various things in our lives, including illness, accidents or various circumstances, our mind tries to build a pattern of recognition and develops a memory. ...
Views: 523 - Hajj Virtues and Secrets to Visit the House of Allah - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2018 from saad sheikhFrom several acts of obedience and worship, Allah causes a sign of the infinite mercy of Allah Almighty towards His slaves. He opened the doors of clemency, encouraged His creatures to achieve His reward, and invited them to draw closer to Him. Hajj and Umrah are the two best ways to attain the ...
Views: 1157 - Happiness Drivers - Three Key Findings to What Makes People Happy - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonContrary to what advertisers would have us believe, what makes people happy does not come from getting more things, perennial youth, extra income or drinking a certain brand of beer. According to massive research done in the new field of positive psychology, authentic happiness (the kind that ...
Views: 3922 - Happy Diwali! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanHappy Diwali! DIWALI is here. And seeing it come, POSITIVITY is in the air! Everyone is in a joyous mood, busy cleaning their homes, decorating their surroundings, putting colourful rangolis, and doing shopping left, right and centre, preparing sweets and delicacies, wearing new and good ...
Views: 743 - Happy Relationships: The Five Faces of Love - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereRecently I heard a spiritual teacher address a woman who asked whether she should continue to love and accept her partner of four years the way he was or move on. She wanted him to be more committed to the relationship in ways that mattered to her but could continue to love him unconditionally ...
Views: 2980 - Harnessing the Body’s Innate Powers for the Transformation of Consciousness - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2024 from santosh krinskyWe tend to overlook or disregard the capacity of the body and its ‘body consciousness’ to aid in the spiritual quest. Each element of the being, the mind, the vital nature, and the body, has its own consciousness and capacity for response. Each element also can either be an aid or an obstacle to ...
Views: 228 - Have you abandoned yourself without knowing it? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Tania ManczarekThe biggest cause, I believe, of unhappiness, illness, both emotional and physical, feeling lost, discontent and a host of other issues is due to the abandonment of the Self. What do I mean by this? Abandonment of the Self typically occurs for most people at a young age, from around ages ...
Views: 989 - Having Hobbies is Important for Kids – Here’s Why! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2020 from Saurabh GuptaAny leisure time activity that piques the interest and curiosity of a young mindis likely to turn into his or her hobby. There is so much more to a hobby than being just another pastime activity that entertains or fills up those spare moments for children. If you are wondering whether your ...
Views: 513 - he Three Gunas, Their Role in the Difficulties and Obstacles in the Yogic Development, and the Certainty of Success When the Divine Call is Present - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2023 from santosh krinskyThe importance of the rule of the 3 Gunas, the qualities of Nature, cannot be over-emphasized. Each of these qualities has both its positive aspects and its downsides, and they are functional in all life. They are continually in fluctuation and intermix with one another to create the events and ...
Views: 443 - Heal Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanMost people are unaware of a very important and harmful truth, that is, when you listen to and watch violent and negative energy shows or movies, you are emotionally affected in a harmful way. Do you realize that you have the power to choose what goes into your mind 24/7? Maybe you are a ...
Views: 1569 - Healing Childhood Memories with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Lin ShlonskyIf you have suffered from any form of child abuse, it may well have ranged from a number of disturbing events including violence, sexual abuse, verbal abuse or neglect. It doesn't matter which one of the events a child experiences, it can be a traumatic period in anyone's life. Once the abuse is ...
Views: 1868 - Healing Sickness With Spiritual Force - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2024 from santosh krinskyAn individual reported an experience which, at the time, was unique to him. He was suddenly attacked by a virulent disease and collapsed on the floor. He was carried off to another room in the facility where various individuals tried to figure out what happened to him and what to do about it. ...
Views: 267 - Healing the Body Through Spiritual Force or Through Faith - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2024 from santosh krinskyHealing the Body Through Spiritual Force or Through Faith Posted on October 19, 2024 We tend to believe that an individual who has a strong mental development has advantages in all fields of life. It is true that the mind has provided some strong benefits, particularly in navigating the ...
Views: 303 - Healing the Split – Facing Self-Hatred - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Shavasti .By the time we reach adulthood we’ve had plenty of experiences and have drawn plenty of conclusions about what is either good or bad. We’ve taken on my labels, many labels have been forced up on us and we’ve willingly adopted some labels – labels such as ‘good girl’ – ‘bad girl’, ‘good boy’ – ...
Views: 1730 - Healing Wisdom from the Akashic Records, Your Spirit Guides and Your Higher Self - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Sallie KeysAlso referred to as the “Hall of Records” or the “Book of Life”, the Akashic Records are a giant energetic database of every person, place, or thing that has ever existed. It contains all knowledge of human experience and the history of the cosmos, and as such, this “database” is infinite and ...
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