It seems outwardly that in integral yoga there is minimum rules, but in fact, the rules are very subtle and demand far more vigilance, and they are an inner necessity rather than outer imposition. Also, the outer rules may not be the same for each individual as each one’s nature and inner necessity are different. When someone is following outer rules mechanically, it does not also help much, as there is a chance of a spiritual or other form of ego setting in. Here the call is for the strong souls who do all inner and outer activities as part of sadhana without being biased by any so-called standards. Not to give any chance to personal ego but try to be sincere in their self-giving is the key.
Recorded in 2009.
The expectations of the outcome of meditation according to our mental calculation may not work. However no effort goes in vain. If possible one...
The speaker starts with the story of Buddha and its inner meaning and significance. He draws the distinction between true renunciation, true vairagya which...
A talk in Hindi by Dr Alok Pandey at the 39th Nikhiila Utkala Sri Aurobindo Mahila Pathachakra Sammilani, Paralakhemundi, Odisha, January 24-26, 2018.