Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra
The Mother & Sri Aurobindo never expected a perfect set of devotees and followers. As they grow in their faith and loyalty, it's obvious that they will commit mistakes and cling to the old imperfections. Surrender to The Mother being the linchpin, all flaws can fly away by grace.
The concept of human unity in Sri Aurobindo is complex. My identity by virtue of my birth as an Odia, Brahmin, and male has its own peculiarities. Further, English-knowing, city-living and appearance etc set one apart. Thus, the unity has to transcend all these or rather descend.
In view of differences among people, reception of the writings of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo has to be different. Extracting maximum benefits from one's limited awareness is another human preponderance. So there can't be any level playing field in terms of background and attitude.
Right attitude is the watchword in Sri Aurobindo's yoga. Perhaps, the power of the mind exercising its influence upon emotions and instincts is the secret. May be the mind convincing them of the greater advantages seals the deal. But continuous struggle must seek a surer formula.
My faith in the Market is complete in so far as all isms and prisms are in peaceful coexistence. Cognitive dissonance and irrational exuberance are the order of the day. Voluntary optimism coupled with intellectual gymnastics seek to outdo the hold of acrobatics of inauthenticity
My concept of Market is Integral since nothing exists outside it. Also in the sense of linkages like Govt. purchases and kickbacks or Development and night life. That's the historical data but future is not just an extension of the past. Today is the first day of the rest of everyone's life.
Postmodernism is passé since all post-er boys have vanished. But I subscribe to Integral postmodernism although it sounds like an oxymoron. Fortunately the wrestling partner at present is another oxymoron viz. Hindu Rashtra. If one is good at being Hindu, he can't be good as Rashtra.
Those in media give the impression of triggering events and politicians are sure of making history. Philosophy however tells a different story and shifts the onus on unseen entities. This loss of human autonomy is the reason why philosophy is despised. But that's the first lesson.
Present generation wouldn't even imagine the kind of austere living that was prevalent fifty years ago. Today, even religious places are prosperous and also their patrons. Thus, it may not be accurate to associate austerity with spirituality as the notion is against economic rise.
Savitri Era Learning Forum (SELF since 2005): Eternal relevance of Sri Aurobindo
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Assorted tweets collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra (b. 1956), Founder, Savitri Era Religion (2006) #SA150
Savitri Era of those who adore,
Om Sri Aurobindo & The Mother.
Savitri Era: The Mother & Sri Aurobindo were nonchalant about the number of their followers
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Tweets in original by Tusar Nath Mohapatra (b. 1956), Founder, Savitri Era Religion (2006) #SA150
Savitri Era of those who adore,
Om Sri Aurobindo & The Mother.
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especially in the context of the ongoing killings of the Dalits in India as a result of the …
