This episode covers the 10, 11 and 12th paragraphs of the chapter ‘The Threefold Life’ from the book The Synthesis of Yoga by Sri Aurobindo. (https://incarnateword.in/cwsa/23/the-threefold-life )

The material man accepts limited spirituality, shaped by historical religious influences, and reserves a societal role for conventional spiritual guides but remains wary of personal spiritual freedom, confining it to the fringes of society. Efforts to instil progress or spirituality in such individuals can lead to societies that either obsess over material advancement, experiencing quick burnouts and superficial progress, or adopt a religious outlook that barely scratches the surface of true spirituality. Neither mental nor spiritual efforts alone can transform the deeply rooted material nature without a unified approach, yet often, these forces resist collaboration.

Sri Aurobindo's monumental work, "The Synthesis of Yoga," deconstructs and synthesises the rich diversity of Indian yoga traditions. It culminates in his revolutionary Integral Yoga, a powerful vision and method for transforming human nature through the power of the divine Shakti, revealing Earth's potential for evolutionary transformation.

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Manoj Pavithran is an integral yoga practitioner, coach, Author and Director of the Purnam Centre for Integrality in Auroville (⁠www.purnamcommunity.in⁠)

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