This episode covers the 21, 22, 23 and 24th 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 )

This episode discusses the limitations of viewing spiritual life as solely focused on individual liberation. Sri Aurobindo shows that true spiritual fulfilment involves transforming the material world itself. Historically, India has prioritised spiritual pursuits but at the cost of societal progress. He says this is a compromise, not a perfect solution. Sri Aurobindo proposes a new approach where spiritual truths can be used to uplift both the individual and society as a whole.

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.

Read online: ⁠https://incarnateword.in/cwsa/23⁠

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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)

Purnam Community is a transformative learning community that coaches young spiritual seekers to become karmayogis.

To join the community of spiritual seekers embracing all life as yoga,

visit: https://purnam.co/karmayogi

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visit: https://purnamcommunity.in

This episode covers the 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20th 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 )

This episode explores the concept of a spiritual existence. Sri Aurobindo reveals that true beauty, truth, and action lie in an eternal reality beyond the fleeting world. This "spiritual man" experiences love, beauty, and delight independent of appearances. He acknowledges the difficulty of reconciling this with the messy world and the tendency to withdraw from material life. However, he proposes a richer approach: using the material world to experience the eternal in all things, serving the world with love and truth, without seeking to fundamentally change its dualistic nature.

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.

Read online: ⁠https://incarnateword.in/cwsa/23⁠

Buy online: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/6EISF5C⁠

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

Purnam Community is a transformative learning community that coaches young spiritual seekers to become karmayogis.

To join the community of spiritual seekers embracing all life as yoga,

visit: https://purnam.co/karmayogi

To know more about Purnam Community,

visit: https://purnamcommunity.in

This episode covers the 13, 14, 15 and 16th 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 mental life thrives on aesthetics, ethics, and intellect, driven by idealism and the pursuit of perfection. While dreaming of beauty, conduct, and truth, it struggles against material resistance, often resorting to temporary, artificial systems that nature eventually discards or transforms. True mental achievements that resonate with the world are rare. Engagement with life’s challenges fosters ethical and intellectual growth, forming conduct schools and validating philosophical abstractions. The highest mental aspirations seek to uplift humanity, striving to mould society closer to ideals of truth, beauty, and justice, where even failed attempts contribute dynamically to human progress.

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.

Read online: ⁠https://incarnateword.in/cwsa/23⁠

Buy online: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/6EISF5C⁠

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

Purnam Community is a transformative learning community that coaches young spiritual seekers to become karmayogis.

To join the community of spiritual seekers embracing all life as yoga,

visit: https://purnam.co/karmayogi

To know more about Purnam Community,

visit: https://purnamcommunity.in

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.

Read online: ⁠https://incarnateword.in/cwsa/23⁠

Buy online: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/6EISF5C⁠

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

Purnam Community is a transformative learning community that coaches young spiritual seekers to become karmayogis.

To join the community of spiritual seekers embracing all life as yoga,

visit: https://purnam.co/karmayogi

To know more about Purnam Community,

visit: https://purnamcommunity.in

Join us live for Soulful Meditations with Savitri, Hosted by Divyanshi 🪔

🗓️Every Monday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM IST

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In this meditation the Savitri lines that were meditated upon were:

“A largerseeing man with nobler heart,

A golden vessel of the incarnate Truth,

The executor of the divine attempt

Equipped to wear the earthly body of God,

Communicant and prophet and lover and king.

I know that thy creation cannot fail:”

Page 342, The Book of the Divine Mother

Canto 4, The Vision and the Boon

Savitri is Sri Aurobindo’s magnum opus, “mantra for the transformation of the world”.

In Savitri, a legend from the Mahabharata becomes the symbol of the human soul's spiritual destiny. In poetic language, Sri Aurobindo describes his vision of existence and explores the reason for ignorance, darkness, suffering and pain, the purpose of life on earth and the prospect of a glorious future for humanity.

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About Divyanshi Chugh:

Divyanshi is the co-founder of the Purnam community, Auroville and the Savitri Painting Meditation Method. Drawing from integral yoga psychology, Divyanshi designs transformative courses for adults, fostering spiritual growth inspired by The Mother and Sri Aurobindo. She is a visionary educational leader, course designer and facilitator.

About Purnam Community:

Purnam Community is a transformative learning community that coaches youth of all ages, spiritual seekers, to become karmayogis. We are a 1300+ and growing community and our mission is to train 50,000 karmayogis who will carry the spirit of India.

Purnam brings years of experience in transformative coaching that has been developed based on Integral Psychology of Sri Aurobindo and successfully applied over a decade.

To join the community of spiritual seekers embracing all life as yoga, visit: https://purnam.co/karmayogi

To know more about Purnam Community, visit: https://purnamcommunity.in

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This episode covers the 7, 8 and 9th 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 )

Nature operates through individual and collective forms, affirming the Eternal in singular beings and groups such as families, nations, and humanity itself. Individuals can seek personal good, dedicate themselves to collective welfare, or harmonise personal growth with collective aims. This balance mirrors the soul's ideal relationship with the Divine and the world—neither solely egoistic nor self-negating. The material life's goal is to fulfil nature's vital aim: living comfortably while ensuring the continuity and conservation of societal frameworks. However, those solely focused on material existence may resist progress, honouring past achievements while viewing innovators as dreamers. This conservative, earthbound stance limits their ability to experience nature's higher, transformative potential.

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.

Read online: ⁠https://incarnateword.in/cwsa/23⁠

Buy online: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/6EISF5C⁠

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

Purnam Community is a transformative learning community that coaches young spiritual seekers to become karmayogis.

To join the community of spiritual seekers embracing all life as yoga,

visit: https://purnam.co/karmayogi

To know more about Purnam Community,

visit: https://purnamcommunity.in

In this meditation Divyanshi guides us to concentrate on the deeper heart with a mediative visualisation. This meditative experience is a part of Live Soulful Meditations with Savitri hosted by Divyanshi. To join us live every Monday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM IST visit: purnam.co/savitri

Savitri is Sri Aurobindo’s magnum opus, “mantra for the transformation of the world”.

In Savitri, a legend from the Mahabharata becomes the symbol of the human soul's spiritual destiny. In poetic language, Sri Aurobindo describes his vision of existence and explores the reason for ignorance, darkness, suffering and pain, the purpose of life on earth and the prospect of a glorious future for humanity.

Read online: purnam.co/readsavitri

Buy online: purnam.co/buysavitri

About Divyanshi Chugh:

Divyanshi is the co-founder of the Purnam community, Auroville and the Savitri Painting Meditation Method. Drawing from integral yoga psychology, Divyanshi designs transformative courses for adults, fostering spiritual growth inspired by The Mother and Sri Aurobindo. She is a visionary educational leader, course designer and facilitator.

About Purnam Community:

Purnam Community is a transformative learning community that coaches youth of all ages, spiritual seekers, to become karmayogis. We are a 1300+ and growing community and our mission is to train 50,000 karmayogis who will carry the spirit of India.

Purnam brings years of experience in transformative coaching that has been developed based on Integral Psychology of Sri Aurobindo and successfully applied over a decade.

To join the community of spiritual seekers embracing all life as yoga, visit: https://purnam.co/karmayogi

To know more about Purnam Community, visit: https://purnamcommunity.in

To buy sacred Savitri Art, visit: https://purnam.co/savitri-art

Subscribe to our community Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PurnamCommunity

This episode covers the 4, 5, and 6th 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 )

In Nature, bodily life focuses on persistence and self-repetition, striving for a form of immortality through constant reproduction. Mind, by contrast, seeks change, embracing enlargement, improvement, and a progression towards complexity, embodying a faith in perfectibility. Spirit operates under the law of immutable infinity and self-existent perfection, possessing the immortality and perfection that life and mind pursue. It transcends imperfections and limitations, aiming for a realisation of eternal bliss both within and beyond the universe, highlighting the distinct impulses guiding each realm.

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.

Read online: ⁠https://incarnateword.in/cwsa/23⁠

Buy online: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/6EISF5C⁠

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

Purnam Community is a transformative learning community that coaches young spiritual seekers to become karmayogis.

To join the community of spiritual seekers embracing all life as yoga,

visit: https://purnam.co/karmayogi

To know more about Purnam Community,

visit: https://purnamcommunity.in