Oct. 11, 2025
Sadhana in the Path of Integral Yoga
reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 1, Calm — Peace — Equality, pp. 17-18This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/sadhana-in-the-path-of-integral-yoga/
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With its focus on transformation
of body, life and mind through
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the descent, development and
expression of the next term in
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the evolution of consciousness,
the Integral Yoga sets a
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different aim than other paths
of yoga, which tend to focus on
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individual liberation, salvation
or transcendence.
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As a result, the sadhana, the
practice of the Integral Yoga,
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takes on a different form than
other paths of yoga.
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The emphasis is not to
immediately gather any kind of
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spiritual experiences or powers,
nor is it to gain the mastery of
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the body through the practice of
Hatha yoga, nor pursue the
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rising of the serpent power
coiled at the base of the spine,
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or opening of the various
chakras and experiencing the
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states of consciousness that
come with the opening of each of
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these chakras.
Rather, the emphasis is on
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creating the appropriate
foundation for the later steps
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to take place securely, which
implies tackling the inability
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of the mind and the vital nature
to attain calm and peace, and to
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build that power to hold
whatever forces manifest
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thereafter without spilling
them.
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Srioro Bindo describes the
unique nature of the Sadhna as
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follows.
Srioro Bindu observes quote.
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Remember first, that an inner
quietude caused by the
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purification of the restless
mind and vital, is the first
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condition of a secure Sadhna.
Remember, next, that to feel the
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Mother's presence while in
external action is already a
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great step, and one that cannot
be attained without a
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considerable inner progress.
Probably what you feel you need
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so much but cannot define is a
constant and vivid sense of the
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Mother's force working in you,
descending from above and taking
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00:02:05,760 --> 00:02:08,680
possession of the different
planes of your being.
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That is often a prior condition
for the twofold movement of
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ascent and descent.
It will surely come in time.
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These things can take a long
time to begin visibly,
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especially when the mind is
accustomed to be very active and
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has not the habit of mental
silence.
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When that veiling activity is
there.
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Much work has to be carried on
behind the mobile screen of the
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mind and the sadak thinks
nothing is happening when really
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much preparation is being done.
If you want a more swift and
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visible progress, it can only be
by bringing your psychic to the
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front through a constant self
offering.
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Aspire intensely but without
impatience.
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End Quote Reference Trio Robindo
Bases of Yoga, Chapter 1.
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Calm, Peace and Equality, pages
17 to 18.
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With its focus on transformation
of body, life and mind through
2
00:00:05,680 --> 00:00:10,040
the descent, development and
expression of the next term in
3
00:00:10,040 --> 00:00:14,000
the evolution of consciousness,
the Integral Yoga sets a
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00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:18,640
different aim than other paths
of yoga, which tend to focus on
5
00:00:18,640 --> 00:00:22,640
individual liberation, salvation
or transcendence.
6
00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:28,160
As a result, the sadhana, the
practice of the Integral Yoga,
7
00:00:28,640 --> 00:00:31,840
takes on a different form than
other paths of yoga.
8
00:00:32,560 --> 00:00:36,440
The emphasis is not to
immediately gather any kind of
9
00:00:36,440 --> 00:00:41,160
spiritual experiences or powers,
nor is it to gain the mastery of
10
00:00:41,160 --> 00:00:45,120
the body through the practice of
Hatha yoga, nor pursue the
11
00:00:45,120 --> 00:00:48,560
rising of the serpent power
coiled at the base of the spine,
12
00:00:49,160 --> 00:00:52,720
or opening of the various
chakras and experiencing the
13
00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:56,320
states of consciousness that
come with the opening of each of
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00:00:56,320 --> 00:01:00,800
these chakras.
Rather, the emphasis is on
15
00:01:00,800 --> 00:01:04,400
creating the appropriate
foundation for the later steps
16
00:01:04,400 --> 00:01:08,920
to take place securely, which
implies tackling the inability
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00:01:08,920 --> 00:01:14,800
of the mind and the vital nature
to attain calm and peace, and to
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00:01:14,800 --> 00:01:18,640
build that power to hold
whatever forces manifest
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00:01:18,640 --> 00:01:20,440
thereafter without spilling
them.
20
00:01:21,680 --> 00:01:25,760
Srioro Bindo describes the
unique nature of the Sadhna as
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00:01:25,760 --> 00:01:29,080
follows.
Srioro Bindu observes quote.
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Remember first, that an inner
quietude caused by the
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00:01:34,320 --> 00:01:38,320
purification of the restless
mind and vital, is the first
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00:01:38,320 --> 00:01:43,360
condition of a secure Sadhna.
Remember, next, that to feel the
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Mother's presence while in
external action is already a
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great step, and one that cannot
be attained without a
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considerable inner progress.
Probably what you feel you need
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so much but cannot define is a
constant and vivid sense of the
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00:02:01,080 --> 00:02:05,760
Mother's force working in you,
descending from above and taking
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00:02:05,760 --> 00:02:08,680
possession of the different
planes of your being.
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00:02:09,680 --> 00:02:13,080
That is often a prior condition
for the twofold movement of
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00:02:13,080 --> 00:02:17,080
ascent and descent.
It will surely come in time.
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00:02:17,920 --> 00:02:21,240
These things can take a long
time to begin visibly,
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00:02:21,720 --> 00:02:26,000
especially when the mind is
accustomed to be very active and
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has not the habit of mental
silence.
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When that veiling activity is
there.
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Much work has to be carried on
behind the mobile screen of the
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00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:40,880
mind and the sadak thinks
nothing is happening when really
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00:02:41,160 --> 00:02:46,680
much preparation is being done.
If you want a more swift and
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visible progress, it can only be
by bringing your psychic to the
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front through a constant self
offering.
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Aspire intensely but without
impatience.
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End Quote Reference Trio Robindo
Bases of Yoga, Chapter 1.
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Calm, Peace and Equality, pages
17 to 18.
