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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Yoga is a generic name for any discipline by which one attempts to pass out of the limits of one's ordinary mental consciousness into a greater spiritual consciousness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Yoga represents a path to transcend ordinary awareness and achieve a higher state of spiritual consciousness.
Sri Aurobindo highlights that yoga is not just a physical practice but a comprehensive discipline aimed at elevating one's mental and spiritual awareness. It encourages individuals to transcend the mundane confines of their thoughts and connect with a deeper, more profound state of being.
Themes
YogaSpiritualityConsciousnessDisciplineAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a yoga class, the instructor might quote this to explain the deeper purpose of yoga.
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