A Podcast Featuring Sri Aurobindo Studies

Episodes

Jan. 1, 2022

How Can I Understand True Spiritual Humility

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/25/how-can-i-understand-true-spiritual-humility/
Dec. 31, 2021

Spiritual Humility

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Dec. 30, 2021

Three Steps (and Beyond) to Eliminate the Ego-Consciousness

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/22/three-steps-and-beyond-to-eliminate-the-ego-consciousness/
Dec. 29, 2021

Identifying and Overcoming the Resistance of the Tamasic and Rajasic Egos

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/21/identifying-and-overcoming-the-resistance-of-the-tamasic-and-rajasic-egos/
Dec. 28, 2021

A Recommended Method of Transition from Ego-Standpoint to Divine Standpoint

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/20/a-recommended-method-of-transition-from-ego-standpoint-to-divine-standpoint/
Dec. 27, 2021

The Necessary Shift from Ego-Centric to God-Centric Consciousness in the Practice of Yoga

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/19/the-necessary-shift-from-ego-centric-to-god-centric-consciousness-in-the-practice-of-yoga/
Dec. 26, 2021

The Nature and Role of the Ego

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/18/the-nature-and-role-of-the-ego/
Dec. 25, 2021

Epilepsy and Insanity Under Pressure of the Spiritual Quest for an Unprepared Seeker

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/17/epilepsy-and-insanity-under-pressure-of-the-spiritual-quest-for-an-unprepared-seeker/
Dec. 24, 2021

Three Main Causes of Madness, Psychological Collapse and Failure of the Spiritual Quest

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/16/three-main-causes-of-madness-psychological-collapse-and-failure-of-the-spiritual-quest/
Dec. 23, 2021

Supraphysical Powers of Darkness and the Earthly Life

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/15/supraphysical-powers-of-darkness-and-the-earthly-life/
Dec. 22, 2021

Two Forms of Protection from Attacks of Hostile Forces

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/14/two-forms-of-protection-from-attacks-of-hostile-forces/
Dec. 21, 2021

The Yogic Practitioner Should Not Obsess About Hostile Attacks

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/13/the-yogic-practitioner-should-not-obsess-about-hostile-attacks/
Dec. 20, 2021

Withstanding Attacks by Hostile Forces in the Practice of Yoga

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/12/withstanding-attacks-by-hostile-forces-in-the-practice-of-yoga/
Dec. 19, 2021

The Link Between Inner Defects and External Attacks of Adverse Forces

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/11/the-link-between-inner-defects-and-external-attacks-of-adverse-forces/
Dec. 18, 2021

The Role and Rationale for the Existence of Hostile Forces

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/10/the-role-and-rationale-for-the-existence-of-hostile-forces/
Dec. 17, 2021

How to Distinguish The Divine Force from the Habitual Action of the Lower as well as from the Hostile Forces

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/09/how-to-distinguish-the-divine-force-from-the-habitual-action-of-the-lower-as-well-as-from-the-hostile-forces/
Dec. 16, 2021

How the Practitioner Can Identify the Action of Hostile Forces

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/08/how-the-practitioner-can-identify-the-action-of-hostile-forces/
Dec. 15, 2021

The Secret of the Veda: Introduction and Overview Chapters 1-5 by Sri Aurobindo

Sri Aurobindo's The Secret of the Veda holds that there is a secret spiritual and psychological sense to the Rig Veda which gave the language a dual sense, an outer sense for the uninitiated and an inner, psychological meaning for those focusing on spiritual development. The first 5 chapters focus on introductory concepts including Chapter 1: The Problem and Its Solution; Chapter 2: A Retrospect of Vedic Theory; Chapter 3: Modern Theories; Chapter 4: The Foundations of the Psychological Theory a...
Dec. 15, 2021

Hostile Forces and Their Impact on Spiritual Development

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/07/hostile-forces-and-their-impact-on-spiritual-development/
Dec. 14, 2021

Adopting and Holding the Proper Psychological Poise for Accomplishment of the Objective of the Integral Yoga

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/06/adopting-and-holding-the-proper-psychological-poise-for-accomplishment-of-the-objective-of-the-integral-yoga/
Dec. 13, 2021

The Benefit of Shifting the Focus Toward the Higher Consciousness Rather than Focusing on the Struggles to Change the Lower Nature

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/05/the-benefit-of-shifting-the-focus-toward-the-higher-consciousness-rather-than-focusing-on-the-struggles-to-change-the-lower-nature/
Dec. 12, 2021

The Example of Great Souls Facing the Difficulties and Issues of Human Spiritual Development

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/04/the-example-of-great-souls-facing-the-difficulties-and-issues-of-human-spiritual-development/
Dec. 11, 2021

The Secret of the Veda, Chapter VIII, Ashwins, Indra, the Vishwadevas and Saraswati, Mandala I, Sukta 3

Secret of the Veda describes the secret thought of the Veda. The recordings were made at Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1973. Introductory comments from Sri Aurobindo's The Secret of the Veda, Chapter VIII. This chapter focuses on the first 3 movements of Mandala I, Sukta 3, focusing on the Ashwins, Indra, the Vishwadevas, Saraswati and the focus on the Soma. Sanskrit recitation by Sri Vinayak. English commentary of Sri Aurobindo and translation of the hymn recited by Santosh Krinsky
Dec. 11, 2021

The Power of Detachment to Effect Transformational Change in the Nature

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2021/12/03/the-power-of-detachment-to-effect-transformational-change-in-the-nature/