santosh krinsky
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- Lotus Press, Institute for Wholistic Education
Santosh has been studying Sri Aurobindo's writings since 1971 and has a daily blog at http://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com and podcast at https://anchor.fm/santosh-krinsky He is author of 20 books and is editor-in-chief at Lotus Press. He is president of Institute for Wholistic Education, a non-profit focused on integrating spirituality into daily life.
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More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at http://www.aurobindo.net
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The Life Divine
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Integral Yoga: Sri Aurobindo's Teaching & Method of Practice
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The Synthesis of Yoga
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The Future Evolution of Man
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The Mind of Light
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Sri Aurobindo, or the Adventure of Consciousness
https://www.lotuspress.com/products/sri-aurobindo-or-the-adventure-of-consciousness-990701?_pos=1&_sid=2fc07c1cc&_ss=r
Savitri: a Legend and a Symbol
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The Integral Path Combines the Vedantic and the Tantric Approaches to Divine Realisation
At a certain point we come to the conclusion that our minds cannot finally determine the truth or the meaning of our existence. We recognise that many of our daily perceptions and assumptions about the world and, in fact, all of existence, are simply inaccurate. We see the sun rise in the East and set in the West, and assume the sun moves across the sky, with our world at the center of the process, when in fact, an entirely different set of circumstances apply.
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The Nature of the Sexual Impulse
The sexual impulse and energy is one of the basic primary drives in Nature and is widespread in the animal kingdom, although there are instances of asexual reproduction. The drive is so powerful that it can drive beings to extreme lengths, even killing off rivals, or fighting to maintain dominance to control the access to breeding and the sexual activity that goes along with it.
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The Object of the Integral Yoga
People take up the practices of Yoga with many different objects in mind. Many do so from the viewpoint of the individual ego, seeking for fitness, health, energy, prosperity, fame, or for individual spiritual realisations, spiritual experiences, acquisition of special powers, conquest of death or ultimate salvation. These goals are all based in the ego and are ultimately illusory, as the ego is not an independent actor per se. They all measure the results of Yoga based on the individual’s value scale and judgment.
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The Divine Mother — the Consciousness-Force of the Divine
In his book The Mother, Sri Aurobindo writes: “In all that is done in the universe, the Divine through his Shakti is behind all action but he is veiled by his Yoga Maya and works through the ego of the Jiva in the lower nature.” The Divine Shakti, the creative force of the universe, the power that manifests all, is the Divine Mother. There are both static and dynamic aspects of existence. The static aspect is Ete al, Absolute and unmoving. It supports and contains all, but does not create. The dynamic aspect is the force of creation that acts in the universe.
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The Nature of Equality in Yogic Psychology
The term ‘equality’ in general use relates to inter-personal relationships within the society, but that is not how the term is utilized in yogic psychology. Equality in that sense means the ability to accept all touches from the universe, perceptions, feelings, thoughts, emotions, powers and pressures, with a steady, calm state that is non-reactive. Sri Aurobindo provides an extensive and detailed understanding of the use of the term:
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Why Do Some People Believe the Practice of Yoga Causes Illness or Death?
People in the West who have been introduced to yoga, primarily Hatha Yoga, come to understand that there can be substantial health benefits to the practice of yoga. Meditation has also been shown to help reduce stress, aid in achieving rest and sleep, and thereby enhance health for the practitioner. With all of these known and supported benefits, we still see that in some people’s minds there is a connection between ill health and yoga.
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Identifying and Overcoming the Resistance of the Tamasic and Rajasic Egos
The action of the three Gunas pervades and permeates all action including our response to obstacles, setbacks and conce s that arise during the practice of Yoga. When Tamas is predominant it sends out thoughts and ideas of weakness, failure and limitation. When Rajas is in the ascendent it sends out thoughts and ideas of domination, control and pride. Both of these create ‘affirmations’ that impact the body-life-mind complex and colour the response we have to the obstacles and difficulties we face.
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Distinguishing the Realisation of the Atman and the Higher Planes of Consciousness
When an individual begins the spiritual quest, there can be considerable confusion about different directions, objectives and methods of attainment. In many cases, divergent goals are lumped together, while in other instances, there can be confusion about the sequence of the steps. Sri Aurobindo has provided an overview and a roadmap that can aid the seeker in understanding and clarifying these points.
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The Soul’s Progress Relies on an Earthly Inca ation
Spiritual traditions around the world agree that it is on earth, in the physical body, that progress takes place. They treat the soul’s time in the body as the time for growth, for development, for maturation. When the soul leaves the body at the time of death, it goes through a transition that is either active, moving the soul toward its next inca ation, or passive, moving the soul into a place of rest and assimilation of its recent experience. There are many different versions of the tales woven around the soul’s journey beyond death and leading up to a new birth. The essential factor, howe
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Opening to a New Consciousness Through the Revealed Word
A seed in the plant kingdom remains inert and non-developing until such time as it is placed in the proper conditions and pressure from outside, in the form of heat or moisture primarily, is exerted upon it. A corollary process takes place in the animal kingdom, of course. Once the encoding contained within the seed is activated by the exte al means, and assuming it is located in a suitable environment for its development, including both ambient conditions and suitable nourishment, the involved pattern manifests and takes on its pre-determined form.
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Spiritual Humility
The quality of humility is important to keep the ego in check, but even here, the ego finds ways to create an artificial form of humility that actually reinforces the ego. Those following an inspiring leader, or treading a path that provides true spiritual experience may use their position to puff up the ego and provide a sense of superiority or that one’s own path is better than others, or one’s progress exceeds that of others, etc. There is, as with all things, a fine line between true spiritual humility and the ‘appearance’ of humility outwardly.
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The Process of Establishing Equality in the Being
As Sri Aurobindo has indicated, the practice of yoga is a science of applied psychology. The normal and habitual patterns of response that we exhibit need to be both understood and modified, energies redirected, and new forces allowed to intervene and exert their influence in our lives. Establishment of a state of equality in the being is one aspect of the psychological change required.
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Institute for Wholistic Education
non-profit educational organization focusing on integration of spirituality into daily life with special focus on the work of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother
March 3, 2009
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Sri Aurobindo Information
Information on Sri Aurobindo, the Integral Yoga and Sri Aurobindo's writings
March 3, 2009
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Lotus Press
leading publisher on ayurveda, reiki, alte ative health as well as Sri Aurobindo's writings
March 3, 2009
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from santosh krinsky
?Their tread one day shall change the suffering earth, and justify the light on Nature's face." [Sri Aurobindo, Savitri: a Legend and a Symbol]
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