Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage.
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The supramental transformation, the supramental evolution must carry with it a lifting of mind, life and body out of themselves into a greater way of being in which yet their own ways and powers would be, not suppressed or abolished, but perfected and fulfilled by the self-exceeding.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the need for a profound transformation that enhances our mind, life, and body into a higher state of existence while maintaining their essence.
Sri Aurobindo speaks about a transformative evolution that transcends the current human experience. This transformation is not about negating our current state but about refining and elevating it to a higher level of existence—where our inherent abilities and characteristics are not lost but rather perfected and made more meaningful through a process of self-overcoming. This vision calls for an expansive growth that harmonizes our individual identities with a greater cosmic consciousness.
Themes
TransformationEvolutionSelf-ExceedingHigher BeingFulfillmentConsciousness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth and self-improvement.
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