Sri Aurobindo | Thought Provoking Quotes that Will Change the Way You Live

Sri Aurobindo Ghose was a towering figure in the Indian freedom struggle and later a spiritual guru who inspired millions with his writings and teachings. Born in Calcutta in 1872, Aurobindo was sent to England for his education where he excelled in his studies and earned a scholarship to study at King's College, Cambridge. After returning to India, he served as a teacher in various colleges and universities, where he honed his intellect and deepened his understanding of Indian traditions.
Aurobindo was deeply troubled by the colonial oppression of the British Empire and believed that India could only achieve true freedom by throwing off the yoke of British rule. He was a key figure in the national movement for freedom and worked tirelessly to unite the people of India under the banner of Swaraj, Swadesh, Boycott, and National Education.
Aurobindo's contribution to the freedom struggle was not limited to his political activism. He was also a prolific writer and thinker who contributed to the intellectual and philosophical discourse of the time. His writings on spirituality, yoga, and the evolution of consciousness are widely read and revered even today.
In 1910, Aurobindo was arrested and tried for sedition. He spent a year in jail, during which time he had a spiritual awakening that changed the course of his life. He believed that he had been chosen by a higher power to bring about a new age of human evolution and began to develop his theory of divine life.
Aurobindo's spiritual teachings were grounded in the idea that humanity was evolving towards a higher consciousness, which he called the Supramental. He believed that this evolution was not just an individual phenomenon, but a collective one, and that it would ultimately lead to a new era of peace and harmony on the planet.
In 1926, Aurobindo retreated to Pondicherry, then a French colony, where he established the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. The ashram became a center of spiritual practice and study, attracting followers from all over the world. Aurobindo continued to write and teach until his death in 1950.
Aurobindo's teachings on spirituality, freedom, God, life, love, and much more continue to inspire and influence people across the globe. Here are some of his profound thoughts and quotations:
1. "True spirituality is not an escape from the world, but an engagement with it that transforms our consciousness and our relationship to the world."
2. "The ultimate truth of things is that they are not bound together by causal necessity but are rather the free creations of the divine imagination."
3. "The ultimate goal of human life is not personal salvation or enlightenment, but the transformation of the entire human race into a divine humanity."
4. "The true strength of a nation lies not in its military or economic power, but in its spiritual values."
5. "The true nature of the individual is not limited to the physical body, but is a vast and infinite consciousness that transcends time and space."
6. "The purpose of human life is to realize the divine within us and to manifest it in our thoughts, words, and actions."
7. "The mind is a powerful instrument, but it is only through the heart that we can truly understand the mysteries of life."
8. "The highest spiritual truth cannot be grasped by the intellect; it can only be experienced through intuition and inner illumination."
9. "The highest aim of human life is the realization of the divine within us."
10. "The greatest gift that one can give to humanity is the gift of inner peace."
11. "The goal of life is not to achieve perfection, but to become the perfect instrument of the divine will."
12. "The first principle of true teaching is that nothing can be taught. The teacher is not an instructor or taskmaster, he is a helper and a guide."
13. "The first necessity in the path of Truth is to have a brave and open mind."
14. "The evolution of consciousness is not a linear progression, but a spiral journey that leads us ever closer to the divine."
15. "Love is the most powerful force in the universe, and it is the only force that can overcome hatred and division."
These are just a few examples of the profound wisdom and insights that Sri Aurobindo shared with the world during his lifetime. His writings and teachings continue to inspire and guide people on their spiritual journeys, and his legacy lives on through the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and other organizations dedicated to his philosophy and teachings.
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Sri Aurobindo Quotes are true in spirituality. He is Unique and true leader changing humanity !!!

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He who chooses the Infinite has been chosen by the Infinite. - such a powerful and reassuring message. Thank you for compiling these quotes from Sri Aurobindo ji.

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All the quotes are very profound & lots of learning 😊

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Spiritual path explained wonderfully to me. Thank you

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Jai shree Aurobindo

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thank you for putting these together... Sri Aurobindo is one of the great spiritual master teachers of the last century... these are all statements to be taken in and digest a bit... it would be easier, if between the phrases there would be something like a 5-second pause at least... I have to stop-and-go this clip constantly... just a wee feedback... apart from that I love it! 💖

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Amazing mystic

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"The existence of poverty is the proof of an unjust and ill-organized society; and our public charities are but the first tardy awakening in the conscience of a robber."

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by listening and practicing your life indubitably will change

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All knowledge is of total waste of time just filling your empty head with information, but no use of these knowledge because life is different from knowledge

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Jai Shri Aurobindo

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