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Sri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950) was an Indian philosopher, yogi, poet, and nationalist leader who developed the spiritual practice called Integral Yoga. He wrote extensively on spirituality, politics, and culture and founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry.
Quotes: 3
Quotes by Sri Aurobindo
The Paradox of Progress: Embracing Stillness to Advance
Sri Aurobindo’s insightful quote challenges our conventional notions about progress, suggesting that true advancement first demands the courage to pause. At first glance, standing still appears antithetical to moving for...
Created on: 7/12/2025
Purity of Heart as a Lens on the World
Sri Aurobindo’s observation invites us to first contemplate the immense influence our own inner states wield over perception. By suggesting that a pure heart renders the entire world pure, he spotlights the idea that tra...
Created on: 6/27/2025
Seeking Depth: Discovering Strength Beneath the Surface
Sri Aurobindo’s metaphor, contrasting the flower and the root, immediately steers our focus from outward appearances to underlying essentials. By elevating the root—the hidden, often overlooked source—over the flower, wh...
Created on: 5/14/2025