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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There are two powers that alone can effect in their conjunction the great and dificult thing which is the aim of our endeavour, a fixed and unfailing aspiration that calls from below and a supreme Grace from above that answers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the necessity of both personal aspiration and divine grace to achieve significant goals.
Sri Aurobindo highlights a duality in the pursuit of one's greatest aspirations: on one hand, there is an unwavering desire and effort from within, and on the other hand, there is an external grace or support that helps realize those ambitions. This interplay suggests that both self-driven motivation and external encouragement are essential for truly overcoming life's challenges and achieving our deepest objectives.
Themes
AspirationGraceEffortSuccessGoals
In practice
Example use cases
To inspire a team during a motivational meeting.
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