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\n\n\n
\n

\n
\nChapter 5 <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nRoad to the <\/font>
\nDivine<\/font> <\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nReveal, who know, the road that I must tread … <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nWhat I call "being on the path" is being in a state of consciousness in which only union
\nwith the Divine has any value – this union is the only thing worth living, the sole object
\nof aspiration. Everything else has lost all value and is not worth seeking, so there is no
\nlonger any question of renouncing it because it is no longer an object of desire.
\nAs long as union with the Divine is not the thing for which one lives, one is not yet on
\nthe path. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER<\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nIt is true that the path is very long, but for one who follows it with sincerity, it is really
\nvery interesting. .. . <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nPage-59<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n110 Road to the Divine<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n110 Road to the Divine<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlways long, apparently dry at times, but always abundant
\nin its results.
\nDrimiopsis kirkii.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n111 Perfect path<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nFor each one it is the path that leads fastest to the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCoffi-a.<\/i> White <\/font><\/td>\n

\n

\nThis is what we mean by "Divine": all the knowledge we have to
\nacquire, all the power we have to obtain, all the love we have to
\nbecome, all the perfection we have to achieve, all the harmonious
\nand progressive poise we have to make manifest in light and joy, all
\nthe new and unknown splendours we have to realise. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nWhatever we see of this Divine and fix our concentrated effort on
\nit, that we can become or grow into some kind of unity with it or
\nat the lowest into tune and harmony with it. … Whatever of it we
\n*see, we can create or reveal in our conscious nature and being and
\ncan grow into it…. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font><\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n111 Perfect path<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-60<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n


\nTHE PATH<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n
\n

\nWhat do you want the Yoga for? To get power? To attain to peace and calm? To serve humanity? <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNone of these motives is sufficient to show that you are meant for the Path. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe question you are to answer is this: Do you want the Yoga for the sake of the Divine? Is the Divine the supreme fact of your life, so much so that it is simply impossible for you to do without it? Do you feel that your very raison d’etre<\/i> is the Divine and without it there is no meaning in your existence? If so, then only can it be said that you have a call for the path. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n"When you come to the Yoga, you must be ready to have all your
\nmental buildings and all your vital scaffoldings shattered to
\npieces. You must be prepared to be suspended in the air with
\nnothing to support you except your faith. You will have to forget
\nyour past self and its clingings altogether, to pluck it out of your
\nconsciousness and be born anew, free from every kind of
\nbondage. Think not of what you were, but of what you aspire
\nto be; be altogether in what you want to realise. Turn from your
\ndead past and look straight towards the future. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nHOPE<\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOur hopes are never too great for manifestation.
\nWe cannot conceive of anything that cannot be done. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nYes, you are right to have hope; it is hope that builds happy
\nfutures. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER<\/font><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t112<\/b> Hope<\/b><\/p>\n

Paves life’s way\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Jacquemontia pentantha<\/i>.
\n\t\t\tViolet blue<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a>\\<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t112
\n\t\t\tHope<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Page-61<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t113
\n\t\t\tRepentance<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

113
\n\t\t\tRepentance<\/b><\/p>\n

The first
\n\t\t\tstep towards correcting  mistakes <\/p>\n

Chloris
\n\t\t\tbarbaea<\/i>. Reddish brown<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t114 Return<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

114
\n\t\t\tReturn<\/b><\/p>\n

The
\n\t\t\tsalvation of those who have gone astray .<\/p>\n

Cordyline
\n\t\t\tterminalis<\/i>. pale mauve<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t115
\n\t\t\tStages
\n\t\t\tto the Supreme<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

115
\n\t\t\tStages to the Supreme<\/b><\/p>\n

We will go
\n\t\t\tthrough as many stages as necessary, but we will arrive.<\/p>\n

Lupinus<\/i>.
\n\t\t\tAll colours<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Page-62<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\nASCENSION<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n

\nThere must be an ascension of the whole
\nbeing, an ascension of spirit chained here
\nand trammelled by its instruments and its
\nenvironment to sheer Spirit free above, an
\nascension of soul towards some blissful Super-
\nsoul, an ascension of mind towards some
\nluminous Supermind, an ascension of life
\ntowards some vast Super-life, an ascension of
\nour very physicality to join its origin in some
\npure and plastic spirit-substance. And this
\ncannot be a single swift up soaring but, like the
\nascent of the sacrifice described in the Veda, a
\nclimbing from peak to peak in which from
\neach summit one looks up to the much more
\nthat has still to be done. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nSOARING<\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nA being free from all bondages, flying from
\nheight to height in a happy seeking for divine
\ntransformation.<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n THE MOTHER<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

    <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t116
\n\t\t\tAscension<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

116
\n\t\t\tAscension<\/b><\/p>\n

Stage by
\n\t\t\tstage one climbs towards the Consciousness.<\/p>\n

Leonotic
\n\t\t\tnepetifolia<\/i>. Orange<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t117
\n\t\t\tSoaring
\n\t\t\t<\/a>
\n\t\t\t<\/b><\/p>\n

117
\n\t\t\tSoaring <\/b><\/p>\n

Take your
\n\t\t\tflight towards the heights.<\/p>\n

Dephinium<\/i>.
\n\t\t\tSeveralcolours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n


\n\tPage-63<\/font><\/div>\n

\n
\n


\nASPIRATION<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

\t<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n118 Aspiration<\/a><\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\n118 Aspiration<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nInnumerable, obstinate, repeating itself tirelessly.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNyctanthes arbor-tristis.<\/i> White with orange <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n119 Elan of aspiration<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNothing is too high, nothing too far for its insatiable ardour.
\nCleome hasslerana.<\/i> Pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\n

\n[Aspiration] is the call of the being for higher things – for
\nthe Divine, for all that belongs to the higher or Divine
\nConsciousness. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThis taste for supreme adventure is aspiration – an aspiration
\nthat takes hold of you completely and flings you, without
\ncalculation and without reserve and without any possibility of
\nwithdrawal, into the great adventure of the divine discovery,
\nthe great adventure of the divine meeting, the yet greater
\nadventure of the divine realisation. . . . <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

\n

    <\/font><\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t119
\n\t\t\tElan of aspiration<\/a><\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-64<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\nASPIRATION <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n

\nAspiration is like an arrow. … So you aspire, you
\nwant very<\/i> earnestly to understand, to know, to
\nenter into the Truth. Yes? And then with that
\naspiration you do this {gesture upwards).<\/i> Your
\naspiration rises, rises, rises, rises straight up, very
\nstrong and then it strikes against a kind of\u2014 how
\nto put it? \u2014 a lid which is there, hard like iron and
\nextremely thick, and it does not pass through. And
\nthen you say, "See, what’s the use of aspiring? It
\nbrings nothing at all. I meet with something hard
\nand cannot pass!" But you know about the drop
\nof water which falls on the rock, it ends up by
\nmaking a chasm: it cuts the rock from top to
\nbottom. Your aspiration is a drop of water which,
\ninstead of falling, rises . . . and when it makes the
\nhole suddenly it springs up out of this lid and
\nenters an immensity of light. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n120 Flame of aspiration<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nA flame that illumines but does not burn.
\nAcer.<\/i> Autumnal colourings    <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n120 Flame of aspiration<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\n\tPage-65<\/font><\/div>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n121 Aspiration for purity<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n121 Aspiration for purity<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPurity is perfect sincerity and one can obtain
\nit only when the being is entirely consecrated
\nto the Divine.
\nSpathiphyllum.<\/i> Cream white to palegreen
\n<\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n122  Aspiration for integral immortality<\/a><\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n122 Aspiration for integral immortality<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAn organised, tenacious and methodical
\ndevelopment of the consciousness.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAerva tomentosa.<\/i> White
\n<\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n123 Aspiration for the Divine Consciousness<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t123 Aspiration for the Divine Consciousness<\/b>
\nBlossom, 0 precious flower, and never
\nclose again.
\nVernonia eleagnaefolia.<\/i> Pale mauve <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-66<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t124
\n\t\t\tTriple
\n\t\t\taspiration<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

124
\n\t\t\tTriple aspiration<\/b><\/p>\n

Love life
\n\t\t\tand light, recognising their Master, respond to Sachchidananda.<\/p>\n

Capparis
\n\t\t\tbrevispina<\/i>. White with yellow<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t125
\n\t\t\tPower
\n\t\t\tof collective aspiration <\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

125 Power
\n\t\t\tof collective aspiration <\/b><\/p>\n

A harmonious
\n\t\t\tcollective aspiration can change the course of circumstances.<\/p>\n

Hoya
\n\t\t\tcarnosa.<\/i> Pale pink<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n


\n\tPage-67<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n

\n\t\tASPIRATION IN THE PHYSICAL<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n\n
\n

\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n126 Psychic aspiration<\/a><\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n128 Aspiration in the physical<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n

\nHave you  never watched a forest  with all its countless
\ntrees and plants simply struggling to catch the light –
\ntwisting and trying in a hundred possible ways just
\nto be in the sun? That is precisely the feeling of
\naspiration in the physical – the urge, the movement,
\nthe push towards the light. Plants have more of it in
\ntheir physical being than men. Their whole life is a
\nworship of light. Light is of course the material
\nsymbol of the Divine, and the sun represents, under
\nmaterial conditions, the Supreme Consciousness.
\nThe plants have felt it quite distinctly in their own
\nsimple, blind way. Their aspiration is intense, if you
\nknow how to become aware of it. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n126 Psychic aspiration<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nConstant, regular, organised, gentle and patient
\nat the same time, resists all opposition, overcomes
\nall difficulties. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIxora chinensis.<\/i> Pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n127 Mental aspiration<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIts expression is precise and clear and very reasonable. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIxora coccinea.<\/i> Light yellow  <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n128 Aspiration in the physical<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nManifold, simple and joyful.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIxora coccinea.<\/i> Deep red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n129 Aspiration in the physical for the<\/b> Supramental<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLight
\nClustered, persistent, obstinate, organised,
\nmethodical. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIxora javanica.<\/i> <\/b> Orange <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n


\n\tPage-68<\/font><\/div>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n133 Vital prayer<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n130 Prayer<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSelf-giving is true prayer.  <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyranthes.<\/i> Several colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n131 Psychic prayer<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpontaneous and fervent.  <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyranthes.<\/i> Light pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n132 Mental prayer <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSpontaneous in a mind that is aspiring for transformation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyranthes.<\/i> Yellow <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n133 Vital prayer<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe vital prays to be purified.  <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyranthes.<\/i> Deep pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n134 Integral prayer <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being is concentrated in a single prayer to the Divine.  <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZephyranthes<\/i>. White<\/font> \n<\/td>\n

\n

\nPRAYER<\/a><\/font> <\/b>     <\/font><\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n135 Supramental invocation<\/a><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n135 Supramental invocation<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe spontaneous attitude of the Supermind towards
\nthe Divine.<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSternbergia lutea. Golden yellow<\/font><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\n\tPage-69<\/font><\/div>\n

\n

\nPRAYER<\/font> <\/b>     <\/font><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n

\nPrayer is only a particular form given to … will, aspiration and
\nfaith.
\n… Its power and sense is to put the will, aspiration and faith of man
\ninto touch with the divine Will as that of a conscious Being with
\nwhom we can enter into conscious and living relations. … In
\nspiritual matters and in the seeking of spiritual gains, this conscious
\nrelation is a great power; it is a much greater power than our own
\nentirely self-reliant struggle and effort and it brings a fuller spiritual
\ngrowth and experience. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font><\/p>\n

\nHere is my constant prayer to our Lord: <\/font><\/p>\n

\n"O my beloved Lord, let Thy Will be done. Thy Will alone, without
\nany resistance or opposition. Thy Will is our happiness and our
\nsecurity." <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\nRELIGIOUS THOUGHT <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nReligion’s real business is to<\/b> prepare man’s mind, life and bodily 136  existence for the spiritual consciousness to take it up; it has to lead him to that point where the inner spiritual light begins fully to emerge. It is at this point that religion must learn to subordinate itself, not to insist on its outer characters, but give full scope to the inner spirit itself to develop its own truth and reality. In the meanwhile it has to take up as much of man’s mentality, vitality, physicality as it can and give all his activities a turn towards the spiritual direction, the revelation of a spiritual meaning in them, the imprint of a spiritual refinement, the beginning of a spiritual character. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n136 Religious thought<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan only be utilised when it is freed from the influence of religions. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWrightia tinctoria.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n137 True worship<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTotal and constant, without demand or claim.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLeucas aspera.<\/i> White <\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n136 Religious thought<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n137 True worship<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\n\tPage-70<\/font><\/div>\n

\n

\n
\nADORATION <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t138
\n\t\t\tAdoration<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n

\n

\nWorship is only the first step on the path of
\ndevotion. Where external worship changes into the inner adoration, real Bhakti
\nbegins; that deepens into the intensity of divine love; that love leads to the
\njoy of closeness in our relations with the Divine; the joy of closeness passes
\ninto the bliss of union. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThe aim of Yoga being union, its beginning must
\nalways be a seeking after the Divine, a longing after some kind of touch,
\ncloseness or possession. When this comes on us, … adoration becomes always
\nprimarily an inner worship; we begin to make ourselves a temple of the Divine,
\nour thoughts and feelings a constant prayer of aspiration and seeking, our whole
\nlife an external service and worship. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t138 Adoration<\/b><\/p>\n

Manifold , smiling,
\n\t\t\tregular, it offers itself tirelessly.<\/p>\n

Cordia sebestena<\/i>.
\n\t\t\tOrange<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-71<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\nDEVOTION<\/a><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n139 Devotional attitude<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n140 Devotion <\/a> <\/b> <\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n141 <\/font><\/b>
\nConquering fervour<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n142 Joy of union with the Divine
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\n

\nIn love for the Divine or for one whom one feels to be divine, the Bhakta feels an intense
\nreverence for the Lord, a sense of something
\nof immense greatness, beauty or value and
\nfor himself a strong impression of his own
\ncomparative unworthiness and a passionate
\ndesire to grow into likeness with that which
\none adores. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThe final demand of the Bhakta is simply that
\nhis Bhakti may never cease nor diminish. He
\ndoes not ask for heaven or for liberation from
\nbirth or for any other object, but only that his
\nlove may be eternal and absolute. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n139 Devotional attitude<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nModest and self-effacing, it yields remarkable fruit. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAegle marmelos.<\/i> Greenish white <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n140 Devotion <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nModest and fragrant, it gives itself without  asking anything in return. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOcimum tenuiflorum.<\/i> Pale greenish white <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n141 Conquering fervour<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAn ardour that fears no obstacles. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOcimum americanum.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n142 Joy of union with the Divine <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAbundantly scented, it fills the heart with joy.
\nOcimum basilicum.<\/i> White <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\n\tPage-72<\/font><\/div>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\nJOY OF UNION WITH THE DIVINE <\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTo see nothing but the Divine, to be at every moment in
\nunion with him, to love him in all creatures and have the
\ndelight of him in all things is the whole condition of [the
\nGod lover’s] existence. . . . The joy of heaven and the joy
\nof earth are only a small shadow of his possessions; for
\nas he grows into the Divine, the Divine too flows out
\nupon him with all the light, power and joy of an infinite
\nexistence. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nSEEKING SUPPORT ONLY IN THE DIVINE <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNever seek support elsewhere than in the Divine. Never
\nseek satisfaction elsewhere than in the Divine. Never seek
\nthe satisfaction of your needs in anyone else than the
\nDivine \u2014 never, for anything at all. All your needs can be
\nsatisfied only by the Divine. All your weaknesses can be
\nborne and healed only by the Divine. He alone is capable
\nof giving you what you need in everything, always. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n143 Right use of the granted Grace<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNo deformation, no diminution, no exaggeration, a clear sincerity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSaponaria officinalis.<\/i> White or pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n144 Seeking for support only in the Divine<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe Divine is the  only support that never
\nfails <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSolanum seaforthianum<\/i>. Light lavender<\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n143 Right use of the granted Grace<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t144
\n\t\t\tSeeking for support only in the Divine<\/a><\/font><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-73<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n
\n154
\nCombined offering of two parts of the being
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

 \n\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n

\n

\n
\n145 Offering <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe only offering that truly enriches is one that is
\nmade to the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> Several colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n146 Offering of all obscurities <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOffer your obscurities sincerely to the Divine and you will be able to receive the Light.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> Dark purple <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n147 Psychic offering <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis is the spontaneous attitude of the psychic towards the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> Light pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n148 Offering of the emotions <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEmotions placed at the service of progress.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> Lavender pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n149 Offering of the vital <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe immediate result of conversion.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> Dark red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n150 Integral offering of the vital <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAn important stage on the way to transformation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> White and lavender <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n151 Offering of the material vital <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for conversion.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> Reddish violet <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n152 Offering of the most material vital <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe first step towards transformation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> Very dark red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n153 Offering of the physical <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe proof of the resolution to liberate oneself from the ego. Let the
\nphysical offer itself sincerely to the Divine and it will be transformed. 
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> Red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n154 Combined offering of two parts of the being <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis heralds the progress and effectiveness of the being.<\/font><\/p>\n

\n Alcea rosea.<\/i> Bicoloured <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n155 Integral offering <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe surest way to realisation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAlcea rosea.<\/i> White <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

 <\/font>Page-74<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\nOFFERING<\/font> <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n

\nYoga means union with the Divine, and the union is effected through
\noffering \u2014 it is founded on the offering of yourself to the Divine. . . . You
\nmust feel at every step that you belong to the Divine; you must have the
\nconstant experience that, in whatever you think or do, it is always the
\nDivine Consciousness that is acting through you. You have no longer
\nanything that you can call your own; you feel everything as coming from
\nthe Divine, and you have to offer it back to its source. When you can
\nrealise that, then even the smallest thing to which you do not usually pay
\nmuch attention or care, ceases to be trivial and insignificant; it becomes
\nfull of meaning and it opens up a vast horizon beyond. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nENTIRE SELF-GIVING <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe Divine gives itself to those who give themselves without reserve and
\nin all their pans to the Divine. For them the calm, the light, the power,
\nthe bliss, the freedom, the wideness, the heights of knowledge, the seas
\nof Ananda. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font><\/p>\n

\n[The soul’s inherent aspiration] is what comes up when there is the sheer
\nself-giving, when "I seek you for this, I seek you for that" changes to a
\nsheer "I seek you for you." It is that marvellous and ineffable absolute
\nin the Divine that X means when he says, "Not knowledge nor this nor
\nthat, but Krishna." The pull of that is indeed a categorical imperative,
\nthe self in us drawn to the Divine because of the imperative call of the
\ngreater Self, the soul ineffably drawn towards the object of its adoration
\nbecause it cannot be otherwise, because it is it and He is He. That is all
\nabout it. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font><\/p>\n

\n156 Unconditional integral offering<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe joy of self-offering without asking anything in return.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea tricolor ‘Pearly Gates’.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n157 Entire self-giving
\n<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCompletely open, clear and pure. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea alba.<\/i> White <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t156
\n\t\t\tUnconditional integral offering<\/a><\/b>
\n\t\t\t<\/a> <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t157 Entire self-giving
\n\t\t\t<\/a>
\n<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\n\tPage-75<\/font><\/div>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n159 Constant remembrance of the Divine<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n

\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n160 Remembrance of Sri Aurobindo<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n

\n

\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n161 Glad remembrance<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n<\/p>\n

 <\/a><\/font>REMEMBRANCE<\/font>
\n<\/font><\/a>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIt is by the constant remembrance that the being is
\nprepared for the full opening. By the opening of the
\nheart the Mother’s presence begins to be felt and, by
\nthe opening to her Power above, the Force of the higher
\nconsciousness comes down into the body and works
\nthere to change the whole nature. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nREMEMBRANCE OF SRI AUROBINDO <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSri Aurobindo came to tell the world of the beauty
\nof the future that must be realised.
\nHe came to give not a hope but a certitude of the
\nsplendour towards which the world moves. The world
\nis not an unfortunate accident, it is a marvel which
\nmoves towards its expression.
\nThe world needs the certitude of the beauty of the
\nfuture. And Sri Aurobindo has given that assurance.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n158 Remembrance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nConstant remembrance of the Divine is indispensable for transformation.  Lycianthes rantonnei.<\/i> <\/b> Mauve <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n159 Constant remembrance of the Divine<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSpontaneous and joyful. The ideal condition. 
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLonicera japonica.<\/i> Ivory white <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n160 Remembrance of Sri Aurobindo<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLet us strive to realise the ideal of life he has set before us.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nLobelia erinus ‘Cambridge Blue’.<\/i> Blue <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n161 Glad remembrance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIn activity and in silence, in taking and in giving, always the glad remembrance of Thee. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nClarkia unguiculata ‘Rosea plena’.<\/i> Several colours <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Page-76<\/font><\/div>\n

\n

\n

    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t162 Lasting remembrance<\/a><\/b> \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t162 Lasting remembrance<\/b><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tThe remembrance of that which has helped the being to progress.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tMyosotis sylvatica<\/i>. Sky blue<\/p>\n

 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t163 Emotional remembrance <\/b><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tOnly the  circumstances that have helped us in our search for
\n\t\t\tthe should be the object of this remembrance.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tDicentra spectabilis<\/i>. Rose pink<\/p>\n

 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

164 Subconscient remembrance<\/b><\/p>\n

Must be
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tpurified of all taat is useless.<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCyaoglossurn amabile<\/i>. Sky blue<\/p>\n

 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t163 Emotional remembrance <\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n

 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t164 Subconscient
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tremembrance<\/a><\/b> \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n


\n\tPage-77<\/font><\/div>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n166 Mental opening<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n165 Opening<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe help is constant in all domains. It is
\nfor us to know how to benefit from it.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria.<\/i> Many colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n166 Mental opening<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe first step of the mind towards transformation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria prionitis.<\/i> Golden yellow <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n167 Emotional opening<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe progress of the emotions towards the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria cristata.<\/i> White and lavender
\n<\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n
\n170
\nIntegral opening of the being to the Divine<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n168 Opening of the emotional vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the first steps on the way to transformation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria cristata.<\/i> <\/b> Pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n169 Vital opening to the Supramental Light<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\n(No comment)
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria.<\/i> Bluish purple <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n170 Integral opening of the being to the Divine<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe first step of the ascent.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBarleria cristata.<\/i> White
\n<\/font><\/td>\n

\n

\n
\nOPENING<\/a><\/font> <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\nOpening is a release of the consciousness
\nby which it begins to admit into itself the
\nworking of the Divine Light and Power. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nIn this yoga the whole principle is to open
\noneself to the Divine Influence. It is there
\nabove you and, if you can once become
\nconscious of it, you have then to call it
\ndown into you. It descends into the mind
\nand into the body as Peace, as a Light, as
\na Force that works, as the Presence of the
\nDivine with or without form, as Ananda. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nWhat you should do is to throw the doors
\nof your being wide open to the Divine.
\nThe moment you conceal something, you
\nstep straight into Falsehood. The least
\nsuppression on your part pulls you
\nimmediately down into unconsciousness.
\nIf you want to be fully conscious, be always
\nin front of the Truth – completely open
\nyourself and try your utmost to let it see
\ndeep inside you, into every corner of your
\nbeing. That alone will bring into you light
\nand consciousness and all that is most true.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nWiden yourself to the extreme limit of the
\nuniverse . .and beyond.
\nAlways take upon yourself all the necessities
\nof progress, and resolve them in the ecstasy
\nof Unity. Then you will be divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-78<\/font> <\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t171
\n\t\t\tOpening to Sri Aurobindo’s Force<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n174 Opening of the material vital to the Light<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n175 Integral opening to the Light<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n171 Opening to Sri Aurobindo’s Force<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSri Aurobindo’s help is constant. It is for us to know how to receive it. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia kirkii.<\/i> Lavender <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n172 Opening to the Light<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nHarmonises with all that can lead towards the Light. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia erecta.<\/i> Several colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n173 Opening of the higher vital to the Light<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe vital existing only for the Divine. The vital knowing no other master than the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia erecta.<\/i> Lavender and white <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n174 Opening of the material vital to the Light<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the essential conditions for peace.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia erecta.<\/i> Deep violet <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n175 Integral opening to the Light<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe assurance of the coming peace and joy.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nThunbergia erecta ‘Alba’.<\/i> White <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-79<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\n
\n\t\t\t\tRECEPTIVITY<\/a><\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n184 Manifold receptivity
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/b><\/td>\n

\n

\n
\n176 Receptivity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nConscious of the Divine Will and surrendered to it. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> Many colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n177 Psychic receptivity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe psychic responds joyfully to the ascending force. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> Pink or<\/b> rose pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n178 Receptivity of the supramentalised psychic <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThis is what happens to the psychic that continues to progress.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> Pink and orange <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n179 Mental receptivity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAlways ready to learn.
\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> Yellow <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n180 Emotional receptivity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nEmotions wanting to be divinised. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> Lavender pink or mauve <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n181 Vital receptivity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nHappens only when the vital understands that it must be
\ntransformed. The vital blossoms in aspiration for the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> Dark red or deep violet <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n182 Physical receptivity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOne<\/b> should have it only towards the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> Bright red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n183 Integral receptivity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being perceives the Divine Will and obeys it. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n184 Manifold receptivity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNothing resists the Light.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> Multicoloured <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n185 Supramentalised receptivity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe receptivity of tomorrow.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nGladiolus Xhortulanus.<\/i> Orange <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

 <\/font>Page-80<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n186 Broadening of the being
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n186 Broadening of the being <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll the parts of the being broaden in order to progress.
\nSinningia speciosa.<\/i> Many colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n187 Organised emotional broadening <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe broadening should not be the result of an instinctive
\nimpulse but of a conscious organisation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSinningia speciosa.<\/i> White and purple <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n188 Broadening of the most material vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe limitations of the ego begin to be shaken.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nSinningia speciosa.<\/i> Purple <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n189 Blossoming<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe result of trust and success.<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

\n  <\/b>Tulipa.<\/i> All colours <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n

\n

\nRECEPTIVITY<\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nReceptivity – the power to receive the Divine Force and to feel its
\npresence and the presence of the Mother in it and allow it to work,
\nguiding one’s sight and will and action. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nBROADENING<\/font><\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhen the consciousness is narrow and personal or shut in the body,
\nit<\/b> is difficult to receive from the Divine – the wider it expands, the
\nmore it can receive. A time comes when it feels as wide as the world
\nand able to receive all the Divine into itself. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRJ AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

\n

    <\/font><\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n189 Blossoming<\/a><\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-81 <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\nCONCENTRATION<\/b><\/font> <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n190 Concentration<\/a><\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n190 Concentration<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDoes not aim at effect, but is simple and persistent.
\nEuphorbia milii.<\/i> Bright red <\/font><\/td>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n

\nIt is well known that the value of a man is in proportion to his capacity
\nof concentrated attention; the greater the concentration the more
\nexceptional is the result, to the extent that a perfect and unfailing
\nconcentrated attention sets the stamp of genius on what is produced. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nConcentration is a state one must be in continually, whatever the outer
\nactivity. By concentration I mean that all the energy, all the will, all the
\naspiration must be turned only towards the Divine and His integral
\nrealisation in our consciousness. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nOur one objective must be the Divine himself to whom, knowingly or
\nunknowingly, something always aspires in our secret nature. There must
\nbe a large, many-sided yet single concentration of the thought on the
\nidea, the perception, the vision, the awakening touch, the soul’s realisation of the one Divine. There must be a flaming concentration of
\nthe heart on the All and Eternal and, when once we have found him,
\na deep plunging and immersion in the possession and ecstasy of the All-
\nBeautiful. There must be a strong and immovable concentration of the
\nwill on the attainment and fulfilment of all that the Divine is and a free
\nand plastic opening of it to all that he intends to manifest in us. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nTAPASYA<\/a><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTapasya<\/i> is a strong concentration of the energies for a result – but
\nusually concentration of them in the practice of some discipline for
\na spiritual result. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nTapasya is the concentration of the will to get the results of sadhana
\nand to conquer the lower nature. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nWhen the will and energy are concentrated and used to control the
\nmind, vital and physical and change them or to bring down the higher
\nconsciousness or for any other yogic purpose or high purpose, that is
\ncalled Tapasya. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\nPage-82<\/font>    <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n
\n\n\n
\n

\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n192 Mental tapasya<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n

\n

\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n194 Integral tapasya<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

\n191 Tapasya<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nA discipline with the aim of realising the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDatura.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n192 Mental tapasya<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe process leading to the goal.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDatura.<\/i> Yellow <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n193 Vital tapasya<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe vital undergoes a rigorous discipline in order to transform itself. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDatura.<\/i> White tinged violet <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n194 Integral tapasya<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe whole being lives only to know and serve the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDatura.<\/i> White, double <\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n194 Perfect tapasya<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n195 Perfect tapasya<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThat which will reach its goal.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBrugmansia suaveolens.<\/i> White<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-83 <\/font>
\n    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n


\nDETACHMENT FROM ALL THAT IS NOT THE DIVINE <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n196
\nDetachment from all that is not the Divine<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 \n<\/p>\n

\n196 Detachment from all that is not the Divine<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nA single occupation, a single aim, a single joy
\n– the Divine.
\nIpomoea cairica.<\/i> Light rose purple or light mauve <\/span> <\/font><\/td>\n

\n

\nDetachment [from the imperfections and weaknesses of one’s
\nnature] means that one stands back from them, does not
\nidentify oneself with them or get upset or troubled because
\nthey are there, but rather looks on them as something foreign
\nto one’s true consciousness and true self, rejects them and calls
\nin the Mother’s force into these movements to eliminate them
\nand bring the true consciousness and its movements there. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nYou must always step back into yourself\u2014 learn to go deep
\nwithin – step back and you will be safe. Do not lend yourself
\nto the superficial forces which move in the outside world. Even
\nif you are in a hurry to do something, step back for a while and
\nyou will discover to your surprise how much sooner and with
\nwhat greater success your work can be done. If someone is
\nangry with you, do not be caught in his vibrations but simply
\nstep back and his anger, finding no support or response, will
\nvanish. Always keep your peace, resist all temptation to lose it.
\nNever decide anything without stepping back, never speak a
\nword without stepping back, never throw yourself into action
\nwithout stepping back. All that belongs to the ordinary world
\nis impermanent and fugitive, so there is nothing in it worth
\ngetting upset about. What is lasting, eternal, immortal and
\ninfinite \u2014 that indeed is worth having, worth conquering,
\nworth possessing. It is Divine Light, Divine Love, Divine
\nLife \u2014 it is also Supreme Peace, Perfect Joy and All-Mastery
\nupon earth…. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-84<\/font>    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\n
\nRENUNCIATION OF DESIRES<\/a> <\/font>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\nOur renunciation must obviously be an inward renunciation; especially and above all, a renunciation
\nof attachment and the craving of desire in the senses
\nand the heart, of self-will in the thought and action
\nand of egoism in the centre of the consciousness. For
\nthese things are the three knots by which we are bound
\nto our lower nature and if we can renounce these
\nutterly, there is nothing else that can bind us. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO     <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n197 Renunciation
\nof desires <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n197 Renunciation
\nof desires <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n197 Renunciation of desires <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe essential condition for realisation.
\nT<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nectona grandis.<\/i> Cream white <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-85<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n

\n
\nRENUNCIATION <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n198 Renunciation of emotional desires<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n198 Renunciation of emotional desires<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for transformation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAngelonia salicariifolia.<\/i> White with <\/b> purple <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n199 Renunciation of vital desires<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt has understood the futility of desires.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nAngelonia salicariifolia.<\/i> Purple <\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n199 Renunciation of vital desires<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n200 Integral renunciation of vital desires<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAn indispensable condition for true progress.
\nAngelonia salicariifolia.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n201 Absence of desire<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLuminous and fragrant, it expresses both peace and joy. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAtalantia monophylla.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\nThere is a sovereign royalty in taking no thought
\nfor oneself. To have needs is to assert a weakness; to claim something proves that we lack what
\nwe claim. To desire is to be impotent; it is to re-
\ncognise our limitations and confess our incapacity
\nto overcome them. If only from the point of view of a legitimate
\npride, man should be noble enough to renounce
\ndesire. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nAll renunciation is for a greater joy yet ungrasped.
\nSome renounce for the joy of duty done, some for
\nthe joy of peace, some for the joy of God and
\nsome for the joy of self-torture, but renounce
\nrather as a passage to the freedom and untroubled
\nrapture beyond. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font><\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n2<\/font><\/b>01 Absence of desire<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Page-86<\/font>    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\n
\nABOLITION OF THE EGO <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhat we call oneself is only the ego. Our true self is the
\nDivine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nHuman nature is shot through in all its stuff with the thread
\nof the ego; even when one tries to get away from it, it is in
\nfront or could be behind all the thoughts and actions like a
\nshadow. To see that is the first step, to discern the falsity and
\nabsurdity of the ego-movements is the second, to discourage
\nand refuse it at each step is the third, – but it goes entirely
\nonly when one sees, experiences and lives the One in
\neverything and equally everywhere. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nOur ego, boasting of freedom, is at every moment the slave,
\ntoy and puppet of countless beings, powers, forces, influences
\nin universal Nature. The self-abnegation of the ego in the
\nDivine is its self-fulfilment; its surrender to that which
\ntranscends it is its liberation from bonds and limits and its
\nperfect freedom. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThere is no happiness in smallness of the being, says the
\nScripture, it is with the large being that happiness comes.
\nThe ego is by its nature a smallness of being; it brings con-
\ntraction of the consciousness and with the contraction
\nlimitation of knowledge, disabling ignorance. … To recover
\nwhat is lost we must break out of the worlds of ego. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n202 Unselfishness<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDeeply open so as not to refuse anything.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBeaumontiajerdoniana.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n203 Abolition of the ego<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne exists only by the Divine and for the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nEucalyptus.<\/i> Cream white <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n
\n
\nUNSELFISHNESS-<\/a><\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n202 Unselfishness<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t203 Abolition of the ego<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

 Page-87<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/font><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n204 Chastity<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n204 Chastity<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nA little austere and proud, it is very reserved.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCitrus limon.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n205 Continence<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nControl over oneself.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCitrus maxima.<\/i> White <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n

\n

\n
\nCONTINENCE <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nT<\/b>o be continent is to allow no other
\nmovements in the being (mental, vital and physical) than those strictly
\nindispensable to manifest the Divine’s Will. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER<\/font><\/p>\n

\n <\/font><\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t205 Continence<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-88<\/font>    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\nCONTROL<\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nFirst learn to know yourself perfectly and then to
\ncontrol yourself perfectly. You will be able to do it by aspiring at every
\nmoment. It is never too early to begin, never too late to continue. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nYou may be sure that becoming conscious of the
\nDivine Presence in oneself considerably changes one’s whole way of being and
\ngives an exceptional control over all activities, mental, vital and physical.
\nAnd this control is infinitely more powerful and luminous than anything one can
\nobtain through external means. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n206 Control<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nControl over the lower impulses is the first step
\ntowards realisation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPitcaimia museosa.<\/i> Bright red <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n206 Control<\/a><\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\npage-89 <\/font>
\n    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

 <\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n207 Exclusivism <\/a> <\/font><\/b><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n208 Discipline <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

 \n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n209 Determination <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n
\n
\nDISCIPLINE.<\/a><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWithout character, without some kind of high or strong
\ndiscipline, there is no enduring power of life. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nDiscipline is indispensable to progress. It is only when one
\nimposes a rigorous and enlightened discipline on oneself
\nthat one can be free from the discipline of others.
\nThe supreme discipline is integral surrender to the Divine
\nand to allow nothing else either in one’s feelings or one’s
\nactivities. Nothing should ever be omitted from this
\nsurrender – this is the supreme and most rigorous discipline.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nIt can be said that any discipline whatsoever, if it is followed
\nstrictly, sincerely, deliberately, is of considerable help, for it
\nmakes the earthly life reach its goal more rapidly and prepares
\nit to receive the new life. To discipline oneself is to hasten the
\narrival of this new life and the contact with the supramental
\nreality. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n207 Exclusivism <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe inability to do several things at the same time.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nNerine sarniensis.<\/i> Bright red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n208 Discipline <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSets the example and hopes to be followed. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOcimum basilicum.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n209 Determination <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nKnows what it wants and does it.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nKopsia fruiticosa.<\/i> Light pink <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-90<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n210 Resolution<\/font><\/b><\/a> <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n211 Steadfastness <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n212 Application <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n210 Resolution<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNothing can stop its development.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nBrunfelsia americana.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n211 Steadfastness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhat it has chosen it keeps and does not like to change. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPsidium guajava.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n212 Application <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nModest but harmonious.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nFittonia vershaffeltii.<\/i> Pale yellow <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-91 <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n

\n\tREGULARITY<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n213 Regularity <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

To be
\n\t\t\table tobe regular is a great forces, one becomes master of one’s 
\n\t\t\ttime and one’s movement <\/p>\n

Sri
\n\t\t\tAurobindo<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n215 Regularity <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\n\tPage-92<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\n213 Regularity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all serious <\/b> accomplishment.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMartynia annua.<\/i> Pale pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n214 Regularity <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all serious accomplishment.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDigitalis.<\/i> Several colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n215 Thoroughness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all true progress.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida.<\/i> Many colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n216 Psychic thoroughness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWith tireless patience it works for the perfection of the being. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida.<\/i> Pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n217 Vital thoroughness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe vital must become calm and docile. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida.<\/i> Mauve <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n218 Physical thoroughness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTakes great care of details in the execution of work.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida.<\/i> Dark red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n219 Integral thoroughness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNothing is neglected in order to reach the divine goal. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n220 Artistic thoroughness <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nNeglects nothing in its search for perfection.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nVerbena Xhybrida.<\/i> Soft red <\/font><\/td>\n

\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tTHOROUGHNESS<\/a><\/font><\/b>.<\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n215 Thoroughness <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-93 <\/font>
\n    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t222
\n\t\t\tAttempt
\n\t\t\ttowards continuity<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

221
\n\t\t\tContinuity<\/b><\/p>\n

To know
\n\t\t\thow to persist in one’s effort.<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tAcakyoha<\/i>. Several colours<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

222
\n\t\t\tAttempt towards continuity<\/b><\/p>\n

Vigorous
\n\t\t\tand repeated, but not lasting<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tAcalypha wilkesiana ‘Godseffiana’.<\/i> Pale green tinged red<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

223
\n\t\t\tVital Continuity<\/b><\/p>\n

Rich,
\n\t\t\taboudant persistent <\/p>\n

Acalypha
\n\t\t\twilkesiana. Soft pink<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

224
\n\t\t\tPhysical Continuity<\/b><\/p>\n

Prolongs
\n\t\t\tand Prolongs itself and never comes to an end.<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tAcalypha hispida<\/i>. Red or purple<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

225
\n\t\t\tMaterial continuity<\/b><\/p>\n

Powerful,
\n\t\t\tenduraing, solid.<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tAcalypha godseffiana<\/i>. Dull red<\/td>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t223 Vital Continuity<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\n

\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t224 Physical Continuity<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t\t225
\n\t\t\t\tMaterial
\n\t\t\t\tcontinuity<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-94<\/font>    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n
\nENDURANCE<\/a><\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n235 <\/font><\/b>
\nEndurance of the higher vital<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n226, <\/font><\/b>Endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nGoing to the end of the effort without fatigue or relaxation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia<\/font><\/i> elegans.<\/i> Many colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n227 Courageous endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrong and energetic, never complains. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia. elegans.<\/i> Royal purple <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n228 Victorious endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt will endure till the end of the <\/b> battle.<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Orange <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n22<\/font><\/b>9 Spontaneous endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNatural, effortless, smiling.
\n‘<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Light green <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n23<\/font><\/b>0 Joyful endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhatever happens, it keeps on smiling.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Bright coral pink <\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n238 Integral endurance<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n231 Ananda of endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo know how to bear and endure undoubtedly
\ncreates a strong and lasting joy.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Cream with red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n232 Supramentalised endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe attitude is such that difficulties lose
\n<\/b>their power to harrass. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Golden yellow <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n233 Psychic endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt will smile at life whatever its difficulties <\/font><\/p>\n

\nmay be.
\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n234 Mental endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe difficulty of the problems to be solved will never discourage it. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Yellow <\/font><\/td>\n

\n

\n235 Endurance of the higher vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhatever the circumstances, it never fails.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Pinkish mauve <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n236 Vital endurance <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhatever the obstacles, we shall always <\/font><\/p>\n

\ngo forward!
\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Violet <\/b> red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n237 Physical endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nKnows neither fatigue nor exhaustion. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Dark red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n238 Integral endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIt will go on unfailingly till the end of its task. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n239 Manifold endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhatever the endurance needed, it is always there to do its duty. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia elegans.<\/i> Multicoloured <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n240 Detailed endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNothing is too small to be neglected; all circum-
\nstances are met with the same care.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nZinnia angustifolia.<\/i> Several colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n240 Detailed endurance<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-95 <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n241 Power of perfect endurance<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n241 Power of perfect endurance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nManifests rarely, but is very precious.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nStrobilanthes kunthianus.<\/i> Bluish violet <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n

\n

\nENDURANCE<\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLet endurance be your watchword: teach the life-force in you \u2014 your
\nvital being – not to complain but to put up with all the conditions
\nnecessary for great achievement. The body is a very enduring servant,
\nit bears the stress of circumstance tamely like a beast of burden. It is
\nthe vital being that is always grumbling and uneasy. The very
\nessence of endurance is that the vital should learn to give up its
\ncapricious likes and dislikes and preserve an equanimity in the midst
\nof the most trying conditions.
\nNothing great is ever accomplished without endurance. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nPERSEVERANCE<\/font><\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe most essential quality is perseverance, endurance, and a \u2014 how
\nto put it? \u2014 a kind of inner good mood that helps you not to get
\ndiscouraged, not to become sad, and to face all difficulties with a
\nsmile. There is an English word which expresses this very well –
\ncheerfulness. If you can keep this within you, you resist much better,
\nyou fight much better, in the Light, these bad influences which try to
\nprevent you from progressing. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nIt is by persevering that<\/i> one conquers difficulties, not by running away
\nfrom them. One who perseveres is sure to triumph. Victory goes to
\nthe most enduring. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nPerseverance is patience in action. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nPATIENCE <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nPatience is the capacity to wait steadily for the realisation to come. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nTo know how to wait is to put Time on your side. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nBy having patience under all kinds of pressure you lay the founda-
\ntions of peace. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-96<\/font>    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n242 Perseverance <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\n
\n242 Perseverance <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe decision to go to the very end. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCalendula officinalis.<\/i> Yellow or orange <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n243 Detailed perseverance<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne continues the work begun for as
\nlong as necessary.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nWedelia.<\/i> Bright yellow <\/font><\/p>\n

\n244 Patience <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all realisation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMimusops elengi.<\/i> Cream white <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n245 Accomplishment<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAccomplishment is undoubtedly the fruit of patience. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMimusops elengi.<\/i> Yellow orange <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n243 Detailed perseverance<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n244 Patience <\/a> <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-97<\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n246 Service<\/a><\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/td>\n

\n

\n


\nSERVICE<\/a><\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nYou have to regard yourself as a soul and body
\ncreated for [the Divine Mother’s] service, one
\nwho does all for her sake. Even if the idea of the
\nseparate worker is strong in you and you feel that
\nit is you who do the act, yet it must be done for
\nher. . . . There must be no demand for fruit and
\nno seeking for reward; the only fruit for you is the 
\npleasure of the Divine Mother and the fulfillment other work, your only reward a
\nconstant progression in divine consciousness and calm and
\nstrength and bliss. The joy of service and the joy
\nof inner growth through works is the sufficient
\nrecompense of the selfless worker, <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThere is no greater joy than to serve the Divine.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n246 Service<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo be at the service of the Divine is the surest
\nway to attain realisation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPeltophorum  pterocarpum.<\/i> Yellow <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-98<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\nWORK<\/a><\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo do the work that one does in all sincerity, as
\nperfectly as one can, is certainly one of the best
\nways to serve the Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nWork is part of the Yoga and it gives the best
\nopportunity for calling down the Presence,
\nthe Light and the Power into the vital and. its
\nactivities; it increases also the field and the
\nopportunity of surrender. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\nWORKS OF LOVE <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe one true reward of the works of love is to
\ngrow ever in capacity and delight of love up to
\nthe ecstasy of the spirit’s all-seizing embrace and
\nuniversal passion. … SRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n247 Work<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nLet us offer our work to the Divine – this is the sure way to progress. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAcacia auriculiformis.<\/i> Deep yellow <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n248 Works of love<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe best condition for work.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nImpatiens wallerana.<\/i> Many colours <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n 247 Work<\/a><\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n248 Works of love<\/a><\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Page-99<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t249
\n\t\t\tCheerfulness in work for the divine<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

249
\n\t\t\tCheerfulness in work for the divine<\/b><\/p>\n

Work for the
\n\t\t\tDevine and You will feel an ineffable joy filling your being.<\/p>\n

Coreopsis
\n\t\t\ttinctoria.<\/i> Several colours<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

250
\n\t\t\tDisinterested work done for the Divine<\/b><\/p>\n

The surest
\n\t\t\tway to progress.<\/p>\n

Crinum<\/i>,
\n\t\t\tWhite<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

251
\n\t\t\tDisinterested work done for the Divine in the vital<\/b><\/p>\n

Calm and
\n\t\t\tpowerful, it reaches its goal.<\/p>\n

Crinum<\/i>,
\n\t\t\tWhite with reddish purple<\/td>\n

\n

\n\t\t\tCHEERFULNESS IN WORK FOR THE DIVINE<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Try in
\n\t\t\tenjoy everything you do. When you are interested in what you do, you
\n\t\t\tenjoy doing it. To be interested in what you do you must try to do
\n\t\t\tit better and better In progress lies treat joy. <\/p>\n

THE MOTHER<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t251
\n\t\t\tDisinterested work done for the Divine<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-100<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\n
\nDISINTERESTED WORK <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nAll action must be in [the integral Yoga] part of the God-life,
\nour acts of knowledge, our acts of power and production and
\ncreation, our acts of joy and beauty and the soul’s pleasure,
\nour acts of will and endeavour and strength and not our acts
\nonly of love and beneficent service. Its way to do these things
\nwill be not outward and mental, but inward and spiritual, and
\nto that end it will bring into all activities, whatever they are,
\nthe spirit of divine love, the spirit of adoration and worship,
\nthe spirit of happiness in the Divine and in the beauty of the
\nDivine so as to make all life a sacrifice of the works of the
\nsoul’s love to the Divine, its cult of the Master of its existence. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nDisinterested work is work done with no other motive than
\nthat of doing as well as possible the Divine’s work. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n252 Power aspiring to become an instrument
\nfor the divine work<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPower, opening to a higher consciousness, awakens to
\nthe need of being at the service of the Divine.
\nPassiflora vitifolia.<\/i> Bright red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n
\n252
\nPower aspiring to become an instrument for the
\ndivine work<\/a><\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-<\/b>101 <\/font>
\n    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n253 Mahasaraswati’s perfection in work<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n253 Mahasaraswati’s perfection in work<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIs not satisfied with makeshift.
\nRondeletia odorata.<\/i> Bright orange <\/b>or deep pink <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n
\nMAHASARASWATI<\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nMahasaraswati is the [supreme] Mother’s Power of Work
\nand her spirit of perfection and order. . . . Of all the
\nMother’s powers she is the most long-suffering with men
\nand his thousand imperfections. Kind, smiling, close and
\nhelpful, not easily turned away or discouraged, insistent even
\nafter repeated failure, her hand sustains our every step on
\ncondition that we are single in our will and straightforward
\nand sincere; for a double mind she will not tolerate and her
\nrevealing irony is merciless to drama and histrionics and self-
\ndeceit and pretense. A mother to our wants, a friend in our
\ndifficulties, a persistent and tranquil counsellor and mentor,
\nchasing away with her radiant smile the clouds of gloom and
\nfretfulness and depression, reminding always of the ever-
\npresent help, pointing to the eternal sunshine, she is firm,
\nquiet and persevering in the deep and continuous urge that
\ndrives us towards the integrality of the higher nature. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nFor [Mahasaraswati] everything must be done down to the
\nlast detail, and done in an absolutely perfect way. And she
\nwants, she insists that it should be done physically, totally,
\nmaterially, that it should not remain in the air, you see, like
\na mental or vital action, but that it should be a physical
\nrealisation in all its details, and all the details should be
\nperfect, that nothing should be neglected. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nMahasaraswati [is] the goddess of divine skill and of the
\n<\/b>works of the Spirit, and hers is the Yoga that is skill in \u2022
\nworks, yogah karmasu kaushalam,<\/i> and the utilities of divine
\nknowledge and the self-application of the spirit to life and
\nthe happiness of its harmonies. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-102<\/font>    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n254 Skill in work<\/a><\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nSKILL IN WORK <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nYoga, says the Gita, is skill in works, and by
\nthis phrase the ancient Scripture meant that the
\ntransformation of mind and being to which it
\ngave the name of Yoga brought with it a perfect
\ninner state and faculty out of which the right
\nprinciple of action and the right spiritual and
\ndivine result of works emerged naturally like a
\ntree out of its seed. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n254 Skill in work<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMust be used consciously.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> Many colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n255 Skill in psychic work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nListen silently to the command that comes
\nfrom the Supreme Lord and you will have the
\ncapacity to carry it out.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> Pink with white
\n<\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n255 Skill in psychic work
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n256 Skill in mental work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nTo know how to observe in silence is the
\nsource of skilfulness. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> Yellow <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n257 Emotional skill in work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWhen work becomes attractive and is done
\n<\/b>with joy, how much better it is done.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> White and mauve <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n258 Skill in vital work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe seat of all capacities and all skills, which have
\n<\/b>only to be disciplined in order to be realised. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> Purple <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n259 Physical skill in work <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSkilful hands, a clear vision, concentrated
\nattention, tireless patience, and what one does
\nis done well.
\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> Carmine red
\n<\/font><\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n263 Radiating skill in work<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n260 Skill in material work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nSkilful hands, precise care, sustained attention,
\nand one compels Matter to obey the Spirit.
\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> Bright red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n261 Skill in integral work<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nAll that is done is done well, whatever the work <\/font><\/p>\n

\nundertaken. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n262 Artistic work <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAll work at the service of beauty.
\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> Very light pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n263 Radiating skill in work<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nWhen the instruments of work (hands, eyes etc.)
\nbecome conscious and the attention is controlled,
\nthe capacity for work seems to be limitless.
\nPhlox drummondii.<\/i> Many colours <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-102<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n264 Order<\/a><\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n
\nORDER <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThere must be order and harmony in work. Even
\nwhat is apparently the most insignificant thing
\nmust be done with perfect perfection, with a
\nsense of cleanliness, beauty, harmony and order.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\nORGANISATION<\/a><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nA clear and precise vision of what is to be done
\nand a steady, calm sindfirm<\/i> will to have it done
\nare the essential conditions for an organisation
\nto be run properly. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nIt is necessary to organise one’s own affairs. . . .
\nAnd those who can do this are usually people
\nwho can put their ideas in order and can also
\norganise their character and finally can control
\ntheir movements. . . . If one can take life in this
\nway, it becomes truly interesting. If one lives in
\nconfusion, in disorder, in an inner and outer
\nchaos in which everything is mixed up and one
\nis conscious of nothing and still less in command
\nof things, that is not living. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font>\n\t\t\t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-104<\/font>    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n

\n264 Order<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo put each thing in its place gives it its true value.
\nRandia speciosa.<\/i> Cream white <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n265 Organisation<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all good work.
\nPseuderanthemum.<\/i> Several colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n266 Aspiration for organisation<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNeat and methodical, order at the expense of <\/font><\/p>\n

\nmultiplicity. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum.<\/i> White and reddish purple <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n267 Organisation in the vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all realisation.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum.<\/i> White and pink <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n268 Material organisation<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nManifold and well-arranged in order to face  difficulties. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum.<\/i> White and purplish red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n269 Integral organisation<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPreliminary necessity for transformation. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nPseuderanthemum.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n270 Organisation of details<\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIndispensable for all lasting accomplishment.
\nPseuderanthemum.<\/i> White and reddish purple <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n271 Result of harmonious organisation<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMore effective than showy. An effective simplicity.
\nPseuderanthemum.<\/i> White and maroon <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n266 Aspiration for organisation<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 \n<\/p>\n


\n <\/a> <\/p>\n

\n270 Organisation in
\ndetails<\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n268 Material organisation<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n271 Result of harmonious organisation<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-105 <\/font>
\n    <\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t273
\n\t\t\tGrouping<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

273
\n\t\t\tGrouping<\/b><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tIndispensable for collective action.<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\tClerodendrum Paniculatum.<\/i> Reddish orange<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t272
\n\t\t\tOrganised team-work<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

272
\n\t\t\tOrganised team-work<\/b><\/p>\n

Each one in his place and
\n\t\t\tall together.<\/p>\n

Averrhoa 
\n\t\t\tcarambola<\/i>. Rose purple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Page-106<\/font><\/p>\n

\n

\n

  
\nHELP<\/a><\/font> <\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t274
\n\t\t\tPerfect
\n\t\t\tPlanning of work<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nOne cannot help others to overcome their sorrows
\nand sufferings unless one has overcome all this in
\noneself and is master of one’s feelings and reactions. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThe best way of helping others is to transform
\noneself. Be perfect and you will be in a position to
\nbring perfection to the world. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThe best way to help the world is to transform
\nown self by an integral and intensive<\/i> yoga. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER<\/font><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t274 Perfect Planning of work<\/b><\/p>\n

Can only be
\n\t\t\tobtained with the consciousness of the Devine.<\/p>\n

Clerodendrum
\n\t\t\tinerm<\/i>. White<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n275 Help <\/a> <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\n275 Help <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nYou bring help to him who knows how to use you. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCymbopogon citratus.<\/i> Greenish purple <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-107<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n


\nCOLLABORATION <\/font><\/p>\n

\t<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n


\n276 Collaboration <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

\t\t\t<\/b><\/p>\n

\n
\n276 Collaboration <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAlways ready to help and knows how to do it.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nDianthus caryophyllus.<\/i> Many colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n277 Obedience <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTo learn to obey is good; to obey only the Divine is better. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDianthus chinensis.<\/i> Several colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n278 Detailed obedience<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe obedience to the Divine Will ought to be total. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDianthus barbatus.<\/i> Several <\/b> colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n
\n279 Perfect obedience <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/b><\/p>\n

\nWithout agitation or reserve, in every domain, joyous obedience <\/font><\/p>\n

\nto the divine command. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nDianthus chinensis.<\/i> Several colours, double <\/font><\/td>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nCollaboration and reciprocal goodwill are indispensable for good
\nwork. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nIt is only in harmonious collaboration that effective work can be
\ndone. The important thing is to find the point on which you can
\nall agree \u2014 and after this is firmly established, each one must be
\nready to yield his personal will in order to keep intact this point of
\nharmony. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nOBEDIENCE<\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nObedience is necessary so as to get away from one’s own mind and
\nvita and learn to follow the Truth. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nIn yoga obedience to the Guru or to the Divine and the law of the
\nTruth as declared by the Guru is the foundation of discipline. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nSRI AUROBINDO <\/font><\/p>\n

\n

    <\/font><\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n277 Obedience <\/a> <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\nPage-108<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n\n\n
\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n280 Cheerful endeavour
\n<\/a> <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n282 Thirst to understand<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

 <\/p>\n

\n280 Cheerful endeavour <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe joy that one finds in the effort towards <\/font><\/p>\n

\nthe Divine. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nArctotis venusta.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n281 Thirst to understand<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nVery useful for transformation.
\nCrossostephium artemisioides.<\/i> Yellow <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n282 Thirst to learn<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOne of the qualities that facilitate integral <\/font><\/p>\n

\nprogress. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nIpomoea lobata.<\/i> Bright red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n283 Progress<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThis is why we are on earth.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus.<\/i> Several colours <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n284 Uninterrupted but spasmodic progress <\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNow here, now there, apparently very <\/font><\/p>\n

\nimpulsive. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus.<\/i> Rose violet with
\nwhite <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n285 Vital progress<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nOrganisation around the Divine Will and progressive
\nsurrender to that Will.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus.<\/i> Light rose violet <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n286 Integral progress in the vital<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe vital consents to be purified.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus.<\/i> White with violet <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n287 Constant progress in Matter<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nThe result of an ardent aspiration.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus.<\/i> Light pink with red
\n<\/font><\/td>\n

\n

\nPROGRESS<\/b><\/a><\/font>
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

  <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n283 Progress<\/a><\/b> <\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n


\n <\/a><\/p>\n

\n287 Constant progress in Matter<\/a><\/b>
\n<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n288 Integral progress in Matter<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nMatter awakens to consciousness.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus.<\/i> White with red <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n289 Integral progress<\/b> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nCan only be satisfied by integrality.
\nThe best way to go fast.
\n<\/font><\/p>\n

\nCatharanthus roseus ‘Albus’.<\/i> White <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\n

    <\/font>
\nPage-109<\/font><\/p>\n

\n
\n

\nPROGRESS<\/b><\/font> <\/font><\/p>\n\n\n
\n

\nGive up ail personal seeking for comfort,
\nsatisfaction, enjoyment or happiness. Be only a burning fire for progress, take
\nwhatever comes to you as an aid to your progress and immediately make whatever
\nprogress is required. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nIt is especially the will for progress and
\nself-purification that lights the fire. The will for progress. When those who
\nhave a strong will turn it towards spiritual progress and purification, they
\nautomatically light the fire within themselves. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\nThe thirst for progress, the thirst to know, the
\nthirst to transform yourself, and above all the thirst for Love and Truth – if
\nyou keep that, you go faster. Truly a thirst, a need, you know, a need. All the
\nrest has no importance, what you need is that.<\/i> <\/font><\/p>\n

\nNo more bonds – free, free, free, free! Always
\nready to change every- thing, except one<\/i> thing: to aspire. That thirst.
\nThe "Something" we need, the Perfection we need, the Light we need, the Love we
\nneed, the Truth we need, the supreme Perfection we need – and that’s all. The
\nformulas – the fewer the formulas, the better. A need, a need, a need . . .
\nwhich only the<\/i> Thing can satisfy, nothing else, no half measure. Only
\nThat. And then, move on, move on! Your path will be your path, it doesn’t
\nmatter; any path, any path whatever. <\/font><\/p>\n

\nTHE MOTHER <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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