Aug. 24, 2024
The Exploration of Powers Within
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In his epic poem Savitri, a
Legend and a Symbol, Sri
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Aurobindo explores the vast
field of human consciousness and
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development.
Along the way, he provides
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numerous references to hidden
latent powers within each of us,
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psychic powers, powers of mind,
vital powers and powers of the
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physical being, powers latent
and emergent powers, secret and
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powers revealed.
Here are just a few of the
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references which can whet our
appetite for the exploration of
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the powers that dwell within our
own being that can be
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discovered, revealed, released
and developed in our lives.
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Quote Enhance Sustained by a
transfiguring might, he caught
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up lightly, like a giant's bow
left slumbering in a sealed and
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secret cave.
The powers that sleep unused in
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Man Within, Book 1, Cantor 3,
page 26.
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In a body obscuring the immortal
spirit.
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A nameless resident vesting
unseen powers with matter,
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shapes and motives beyond
thought, and the hazard of an
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unguessed consequence.
An omnipotent, indiscernible
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influence.
He sits unfelt by the form in
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which he lives, and veils his
knowledge by the groping mind.
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Book 1, Canto 4, page 68.
In our body cells there sits a
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hidden power that sees the
unseen and plans eternity.
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Book Two, Canto 5, page 169.
There is a power within that
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knows beyond our knowings.
Book 5, Canto 2, page 397.
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A seer, a strong creator is
within.
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The Immaculate grandeur broods
upon your days.
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All mighty powers are shut in
nature's cells.
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Book 4 Canto 3, Page 370
reference Shriya Rabindu and the
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Mother Powers within page Roman
5.
00:00:01,880 --> 00:00:06,160
In his epic poem Savitri, a
Legend and a Symbol, Sri
2
00:00:06,160 --> 00:00:09,840
Aurobindo explores the vast
field of human consciousness and
3
00:00:09,840 --> 00:00:13,480
development.
Along the way, he provides
4
00:00:13,480 --> 00:00:17,240
numerous references to hidden
latent powers within each of us,
5
00:00:17,760 --> 00:00:23,600
psychic powers, powers of mind,
vital powers and powers of the
6
00:00:23,600 --> 00:00:29,960
physical being, powers latent
and emergent powers, secret and
7
00:00:29,960 --> 00:00:33,640
powers revealed.
Here are just a few of the
8
00:00:33,640 --> 00:00:37,720
references which can whet our
appetite for the exploration of
9
00:00:37,720 --> 00:00:41,040
the powers that dwell within our
own being that can be
10
00:00:41,040 --> 00:00:46,600
discovered, revealed, released
and developed in our lives.
11
00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:54,560
Quote Enhance Sustained by a
transfiguring might, he caught
12
00:00:54,560 --> 00:00:59,040
up lightly, like a giant's bow
left slumbering in a sealed and
13
00:00:59,040 --> 00:01:03,720
secret cave.
The powers that sleep unused in
14
00:01:03,720 --> 00:01:08,880
Man Within, Book 1, Cantor 3,
page 26.
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00:01:10,960 --> 00:01:13,480
In a body obscuring the immortal
spirit.
16
00:01:13,960 --> 00:01:18,040
A nameless resident vesting
unseen powers with matter,
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00:01:18,040 --> 00:01:22,040
shapes and motives beyond
thought, and the hazard of an
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00:01:22,040 --> 00:01:26,080
unguessed consequence.
An omnipotent, indiscernible
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00:01:26,080 --> 00:01:30,200
influence.
He sits unfelt by the form in
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00:01:30,200 --> 00:01:35,000
which he lives, and veils his
knowledge by the groping mind.
21
00:01:36,120 --> 00:01:42,880
Book 1, Canto 4, page 68.
In our body cells there sits a
22
00:01:42,880 --> 00:01:47,800
hidden power that sees the
unseen and plans eternity.
23
00:01:49,280 --> 00:01:56,080
Book Two, Canto 5, page 169.
There is a power within that
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00:01:56,080 --> 00:02:02,160
knows beyond our knowings.
Book 5, Canto 2, page 397.
25
00:02:03,840 --> 00:02:07,320
A seer, a strong creator is
within.
26
00:02:08,280 --> 00:02:11,560
The Immaculate grandeur broods
upon your days.
27
00:02:12,360 --> 00:02:16,200
All mighty powers are shut in
nature's cells.
28
00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:24,800
Book 4 Canto 3, Page 370
reference Shriya Rabindu and the
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00:02:24,800 --> 00:02:29,120
Mother Powers within page Roman
5.