Knowledge is what moves towards unity, and when it reaches the supramental level, it grasps the oneness, essence, and self-law of existence, and views and handles the many things from that light and fullness, somewhat like the Divine does from the highest point from which He embraces the world.
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The Life Divine by Sri Aurobindo is one of the most ambitious and profound works of modern spiritual philosophy, presenting a vision of the evolution of consciousness toward a divine life on earth. Drawing on Vedanta, Tantra, and Western philosophy, Aurobindo argues that matter itself is a form of the Spirit, and that human evolution is moving toward the supramental transformation. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand Aurobindo's integral vision and the possibilities of human spiritual evolution.
- Author
- Sri Aurobindo
- Tradition
- Hindu
- Source text
- The Life Divine
- Chapter
- The Life Divine, p.521
- Verse / page
- 521
- Topics
- AttainmentHarmonyKnowledgeOnenessUnderstandingUnityEducationEmotionsGodLightNatureSocietySupreme BeingUniverseWorldHoliness
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One attains Perfect Knowledge when one sees God in man.
We can attain peace of mind only by following what Gurbani teaches.
He will fulfill the desires of those who fear Him, and will hear their cries, and will save them.
God told Prophet David, 'The servant dearest to Me is one who doesn't seek Me out of fear or hope for reward, but to fulfill their duty to My divinity.'
Guru Nanak Dev says that these practices are useless, as they only help cleanse the mind, and unless His grace is upon you, you cannot reach Him.